NewsThe Miami HurricaneAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Byron Donalds and David Jolly win party primary nominations for Florida statewide races
Byron Donalds secured the Republican nomination for Governor, while David Jolly won his respective party primary as the state concludes its primary election season. These candidates will now advance to the general election ballot for their respective statewide offices.
Read the full story at The Miami HurricaneWhy It Matters
The results of these elections determine which candidates will appear on the general election ballot for Florida's statewide offices, directly shaping the choices available to voters in the upcoming election.
Key Facts
- Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Governor with 47% of the vote.
- Byron Donalds defeated Jay Collins and James Fishback in the Republican primary.
- Byron Donalds received an endorsement from Donald Trump.
- David Jolly won his party's primary nomination for a statewide race.
- The primary election season in Florida has officially concluded.
Who's Mentioned
organizationThe Miami Hurricane“Publisher of the article”personByron Donalds“Republican gubernatorial nominee”personDayna Marie Foster“Defeated Democratic primary candidate”personAnnette Taddeo“Democratic Chief Financial Officer candidate”personJay Collins“Defeated Republican primary candidate”personGwen Graham“David Jolly's running mate”personPaul Renner“Defeated Republican primary candidate”personBlaise Ingoglia“Republican Chief Financial Officer candidate”personJoey Mendoza Atkins“Democratic Agricultural Commissioner candidate”personJames Uthmeier“Republican Attorney General candidate”personRon DeSantis“Incumbent Governor”personJose Javier Rodriguez“Democratic Attorney General candidate”personWilton Simpson“Republican Agricultural Commissioner candidate”personDavid Jolly“Democratic gubernatorial nominee”personJames Fishback“Defeated Republican primary candidate”personDonald Trump“Endorsed Byron Donalds”