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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade

Byron Donalds wins Florida Republican gubernatorial primary

Representative Byron Donalds has won the Republican primary for Florida governor, securing his position as the party's nominee for the upcoming November general election. He is running to succeed current Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2026 term.

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Why It Matters

The outcome determines the Republican candidate for the Florida gubernatorial race, which will decide the state's next chief executive in the November election.

Key Facts

  • Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for Florida governor.
  • Donalds is a current member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving since 2021.
  • The election is for the term succeeding Governor Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited after eight years.
  • Donalds received the endorsement of Donald Trump.
  • Donalds previously served in the Florida House of Representatives starting in 2016.
  • If elected in November, Donalds would be the first Black governor of Florida.
  • Donalds is 47 years old and a former finance professional.

Who's Mentioned

personByron Donalds“Republican primary winner for Florida governor”locationFlorida“State where the election is taking place”personRon DeSantis“Current Governor of Florida”other47“Age of Byron Donalds”personDonald Trump“President who endorsed Donalds”