Trump-Backed Byron Donalds’ Chances of Winning Primary 1 Month to Election
Summary
Representative Byron Donalds is leading the race for the Republican nomination for Florida governor, with strong support in recent polls. He has been endorsed by President Donald Trump but not by current Governor Ron DeSantis. Donalds has raised large campaign funds and is considered the favorite to win the primary.Key Facts
- Byron Donalds leads the Republican primary for Florida governor with around 48-54% support in recent polls.
- No other Republican candidate in the race has more than 10% support.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Donalds in February 2025 and has reiterated his support multiple times.
- Governor Ron DeSantis, the current Republican governor, has not endorsed Donalds.
- Donalds raised over $22 million in the first three months of 2026, with a total of about $67 million reported in May.
- Florida’s governor race is rated as “Solid Republican” and no Democrat has won this role since 1994.
- Early voting for the Republican primary will start in about two months.
- Other candidates in the Republican race include Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, investor James Fishback, and former House Speaker Paul Renner.
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