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Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 19th district

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 19th district (2021–)

Born1978-10-28 · New York City
PartyRepublican
Offices
  • Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 19th district2021-01-03–presentPreceded by: Francis Rooney
  • Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 80th district2016-11-08–2020-11-03Preceded by: Matt Hudson · Succeeded by: Lauren Melo
EducationFlorida State University (BA)

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Portrait: United States Congress · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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  • Byron Donalds
    Byron Donalds says GOP must own the economy to regain trust

    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.

    Party strategy and campaigning

    NNBC News 2026-11-08 14:57

  • Byron Donalds
    Byron Donalds discusses election victory

    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.”

    Party strategy and campaigning

    FFox News 2026-11-08 10:30

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PoliticsByron Donalds says GOP must own the economy to regain trust

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.

U.S. politicsFloridaRepublicanseconomy

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 14:57

Byron Donalds says GOP must own the economy to regain trust
Byron Donalds says GOP must own the economy to regain trust

PoliticsByron Donalds on DeSantis’ midterm explanation: ‘I actually don’t know what’ he is talking about

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.

Byron DonaldsRon DeSantismidterm electionsgas prices

NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-08 14:52

Byron Donalds on DeSantis’ midterm explanation: ‘I actually don’t know what’ he is talking about
Byron Donalds on DeSantis’ midterm explanation: ‘I actually don’t know what’ he is talking about

PoliticsByron Donalds on DeSantis’ midterm explanation: ‘I actually don’t know what’ he is talking about

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.

U.S. politicsFloridamidterm electionsRepublican Party

NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-08 14:41

Byron Donalds on DeSantis’ midterm explanation: ‘I actually don’t know what’ he is talking about
Byron Donalds on DeSantis’ midterm explanation: ‘I actually don’t know what’ he is talking about

PoliticsByron Donalds discusses election victory

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.”

Byron DonaldsFloridaelectionsRepublican Party

FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 10:30

Byron Donalds discusses election victory
Byron Donalds discusses election victory

PoliticsByron Donalds: ‘No sugar coating’ GOP’s rough night

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.

US politicsFloridagubernatorial electionRepublicans

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 04:00

Byron Donalds: ‘No sugar coating’ GOP’s rough night
Byron Donalds: ‘No sugar coating’ GOP’s rough night

PoliticsByron Donalds calls gubernatorial win ‘a great honor’

Florida Republican governor-elect Byron Donalds discussed his goals and reflected on how he won the race on “Hannity.”

Byron DonaldsFloridagubernatorial election

FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:45

Byron Donalds calls gubernatorial win ‘a great honor’
Byron Donalds calls gubernatorial win ‘a great honor’

PoliticsByron Donalds: Florida Will Be a State for Everyone

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.

Floridagubernatorial electionByron Donalds

BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:17

Byron Donalds: Florida Will Be a State for Everyone
Byron Donalds: Florida Will Be a State for Everyone

Politics‘Florida is still red’: Byron Donalds elected as state’s first Black governor

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won election Tuesday night to become Florida’s first Black governor. In his victory speech, he said he had congratulated David Jolly on a well-run, hard-fought race, then told President Trump during a call: “Florida is still red.” Donalds will succeed term-limited Ron DeSantis.

Floridagubernatorial electionByron Donalds

GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:45

‘Florida is still red’: Byron Donalds elected as state’s first Black governor
‘Florida is still red’: Byron Donalds elected as state’s first Black governor

PoliticsByron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race, NBC News projects

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly to win Florida’s governor’s race, NBC News projected. NBC News analysts discussed the narrow result and Democrats’ limited investment in the state.

Floridagovernor's raceByron Donalds

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 03:01

Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race, NBC News projects
Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race, NBC News projects
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