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
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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.
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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.”
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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
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds discusses the debate over AI data centers and other issues on “The Big Weekend Show,” arguing that local governments should decide data center matters.
FFox News
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
Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican running for governor, spoke at the GOP midterm convention about why he believes red states are benefiting Americans.
FFox News
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Florida Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds discusses the post-DeSantis era in Florida politics on Hannity and warns that his opponent, David Jolly, is a “Trojan horse.”
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 07:00
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.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 04:30
Representative Byron Donalds won Florida’s Republican primary for governor, comfortably defeating a field of challengers after President Donald Trump endorsed him early in the race.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 03:30
Florida Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds discusses affordability, transgender policies and the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America on Fox News @ Night.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 03:19
Byron Donalds won Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary and spoke to voters after securing the victory.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 00:42
Florida Democrats have nominated David Jolly for governor, marking the second consecutive time they have chosen a former Republican for the state’s top office. Jolly will face Republican Rep. Byron Donalds.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 00:18
Florida holds a primary in the race to replace Ron DeSantis as governor, with Byron Donalds and David Jolly competing. California, Wyoming and Alaska are also holding primaries, including an Alaska Senate primary expected to be among the fall’s most closely watched races nationwide.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 00:11
The Florida GOP has chosen Byron Donalds, whose candidacy is backed by President Trump. The congressman could become the state’s first Black governor.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 00:06