Past campaign
Governor
Primary election
Past campaign details are available on the full race page.
Byron Donalds's campaign has reported raising $15,820,018 and spending $11,373,459 to the Florida Division of Elections.
Byron Lowell Donalds is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 19th congressional district since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2020. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Donalds earned a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing from Florida State University and worked in finance before entering politics. In February 2025, he announced his candidacy for Governor of Florida.
Byron Donalds has a recorded position on eight issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Supports making Florida more affordable by solving the property insurance crisis and lowering housing costs.
“Florida is too expensive for many of our families and seniors. Byron will work to solve the property insurance crisis, lower housing costs, and make Florida affordable again.”
byrondonalds.comAs of September 2026
Supports building data centers in Florida and embracing AI as the next wave of economic innovation.
“Every cycle of innovation in our economy has expanded economic growth in the United States. AI is just going to be the next step of that. Are there going to be some data centers? Yes. Are we going to make sure that they're responsible to the people of Florida. 100% absolutely. But we can not put our heads in the ground with the next wave of innovation.”
ballotpedia.orgAs of September 2026
Supports completing Everglades Restoration, improving water quality, expanding water supply, and protecting Florida's beaches and natural resources.
“As Governor, Byron Donalds will work to complete Everglades Restoration, improve water quality, expand access to water supply, and protect our beaches and natural resources that make Florida the most beautiful state in the nation.”
byrondonalds.comAs of September 2026
Supports Second Amendment gun rights; describes himself as a staunch advocate for the Second Amendment.
“Byron is also a staunch advocate for the Second Amendment, School Choice, Fiscal Sanity, Secure Borders, Law and Order, and a Limited Federal Government.”
byrondonalds.comAs of September 2026
Supports securing the U.S.-Mexico border, keeping communities safe, ending taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants, and stopping drugs from entering the country.
“Byron stands with President Trump to secure the border, keep our families and communities safe, end taxpayer handouts to illegals, and stop drugs from pouring into our country.”
byrondonalds.comAs of September 2026
Lists 'protecting life' among his conservative values, signaling opposition to abortion rights.
“From defending Second Amendment rights, to protecting life, and to keeping radical woke ideology out of schools, Byron will always fight the Left's agenda.”
byrondonalds.comAs of September 2026
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