Evelyn Castillo-Bach Announces 2026 Campaign for Florida Governor
June 2, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $38,683 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Feb 2026 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $35,942 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Mar 2026 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $15,237 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Mar 2026 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $15,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Dec 2025 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $15,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Mar 2026 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $14,824 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Dec 2025 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $12,870 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Dec 2025 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $11,250 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Jan 2026 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $9,773 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Dec 2025 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $9,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Jan 2026 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $7,575 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Jan 2026 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $7,500 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Nov 2025 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $7,500 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Dec 2025 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $7,500 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Jan 2026 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $7,500 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Jan 2026 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $7,500 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Mar 2026 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $7,500 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Mar 2026 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $6,250 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Dec 2025 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $6,250 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Dec 2025 |
| Byron Donalds | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $6,250 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Mar 2026 |
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The Frame
This candidacy introduces a new challenger into the 2026 Florida gubernatorial race, which will determine the state's executive leadership and policy direction for the following term.
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Florida Voters
Voters will choose between the candidate and others in the 2026 gubernatorial election.
Byron Donald
Named by the candidate as a political opponent in the upcoming election cycle.
Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Evelyn Castillo-Bach officially filed to run for Governor of Florida in 2026.
- The candidate changed her party affiliation from Independent to Democrat in August 2024.
- Castillo-Bach is a long-time resident of Pembroke Pines, Broward County, having lived there since 1998.
- The candidate holds a Master of Science degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
- The campaign is branded as the 'Shockwave Movement,' focusing on reducing the influence of special interest money in politics.
Why It Matters
This candidacy introduces a new challenger into the 2026 Florida gubernatorial race, which will determine the state's executive leadership and policy direction for the following term.
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Party Affiliation Change
The candidate explicitly transitioned from Independent to Democrat shortly after announcing her candidacy in August 2024.
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