Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 19th district
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 19th district (2021–)
| Born | 1978-10-28 · New York City |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | Florida State University (BA) |
Portrait: United States Congress · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
Florida Gov.-elect Byron Donalds, the first Black person elected governor of the state, discusses his victory and what he believes went wrong for Republicans nationwide on Meet the Press.
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NBC News
In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Florida Gov.-elect Byron Donalds responds to Gov. Ron DeSantis blaming Republicans’ midterm losses on GOP candidates misleading voters about gas prices.
NNBC News
In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Florida governor-elect and Republican Byron Donalds responds to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who blamed the GOP’s midterm losses on Republican candidates misleading voters about gas prices.
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Florida governor-elect and Rep. Byron Donalds discusses the GOP’s midterm election results and his own gubernatorial win on “My View with Lara Trump.”
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Fox News
Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds discussed his historic win as the state’s first Black governor, voter concerns about gas and living costs, and whether House Republicans might seek to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz said GOP redistricting efforts fell short as Democrats defended key seats and won congressional majorities.
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CNN
Florida Republican governor-elect Byron Donalds discussed his goals and reflected on how he won the race on “Hannity.”
FFox News
One of the few bright spots for Republicans on election night was Byron Donalds’s victory in the governor’s race to succeed Ron DeSantis. Handpicked by President Donald Trump to run, the congressman narrowly defeated Democrat David Jolly, becoming Florida’s first Black governor.
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Bloomberg Television
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., discusses calls to regulate artificial intelligence, debates over President Donald Trump’s proposed dividend checks and his campaign for Florida governor.
FFox News
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CNN projects Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms will win Georgia’s governor’s race, becoming the first Black woman governor in US history. Republican Rep. Byron Donalds is projected to become Florida’s next governor and the state’s first Black leader.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 02:38
NBC News projects that Republican Rep. Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly in the Florida governor’s race. Kristen Welker and Ryan Nobles analyze the narrow result and Democrats’ lack of investment in the state.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 02:31
ABC News projects that Republican Rep. Byron Donalds will defeat Democratic Rep. David Jolly in Florida’s governor’s race, making Donalds the state’s first Black governor.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 02:28
A Fox News Democracy 26 panel discusses Republican nominee Byron Donalds’ projected victory in Florida’s gubernatorial race, in which he is set to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 02:23
Republican Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly to become Florida’s next governor and the state’s first Black leader. Endorsed by Donald Trump, Donalds described his campaign as a continuation of the DeSantis-era success.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 02:10
At today's Fort Myers stop, Trump is campaigning for Byron Donalds, a Republican seeking the governorship who is also a US representative. The event is at Alico Arena, part of Florida Gulf Coast University, before the November 3 general election.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 15:51
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., discusses calls to regulate artificial intelligence, debates over President Donald Trump’s proposed dividend checks and his campaign for Florida governor.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 03:30
Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Donald Trump, secured a major victory in a key Florida race. The coverage also highlighted Democrat socialist Angie Nixon’s upset win in the state’s primary.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 05:30
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor in Tuesday’s primary, while former Rep. David Jolly secured the Democratic nomination. Their fall campaign will replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis and shape the state’s future political direction.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 06:10
Rep. Byron Donalds, the Trump-backed Republican nominee for Florida governor, promoted his “Florida dream” after winning the primary and pledged to build on the legacies of Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott.
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