NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade
Byron Donalds names Bryan Ávila as running mate for Florida gubernatorial race
U.S. Representative Byron Donalds has selected Florida State Senator Bryan Ávila as his candidate for lieutenant governor in the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election. The announcement sets the Republican ticket for the upcoming general election against Democratic nominee David Jolly.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – MainWhy It Matters
This ticket formation establishes the Republican leadership platform for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election, which will determine the successor to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Key Facts
- Byron Donalds is the Republican nominee for Governor of Florida in the 2026 election.
- Bryan Ávila, a current Florida State Senator representing District 39, is the selected running mate for lieutenant governor.
- The general election is scheduled for November 2026.
- Byron Donalds is a current member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a former financial analyst.
- Bryan Ávila previously served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives, including as Speaker Pro Tempore.
- Byron Donalds is running to succeed Governor Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited.
- Donalds' campaign platform includes tax cuts, insurance regulation reform, and healthcare price transparency.
- The Democratic nominee for the 2026 election is David Jolly.
- If elected, Byron Donalds would be the first Black governor in Florida history.
Who's Mentioned
personByron Donalds“Republican nominee for Florida Governor and current U.S. Representative.”personBryan Ávila“Florida State Senator and candidate for Lieutenant Governor”locationMiami-Dade“County represented by Bryan Ávila”locationFreedom Tower“Site of the upcoming announcement and future Presidential Library.”personRon DeSantis“Current Governor of Florida, ineligible for re-election.”personDavid Jolly“Democratic nominee for Florida Governor.”personDonald Trump“Former President and supporter of Byron Donalds.”