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NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 16, 2026Hillsborough County

Florida Democratic Party criticizes Byron Donalds over campaign donations from tech executives

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The Florida Democratic Party criticized Republican gubernatorial nominee Rep. Byron Donalds during a Tuesday stop in Pinellas County regarding campaign contributions he received from tech executives and artificial intelligence developers.

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Why It Matters

It highlights campaign funding sources for a gubernatorial candidate, pointing to contributions from technology and artificial intelligence sectors.

Key Facts

  • The Florida Democratic Party made a stop in Pinellas County on Tuesday.
  • The visit focused on criticizing campaign donations made to Republican gubernatorial nominee Rep. Byron Donalds.
  • The criticized donations came from tech executives and artificial intelligence developers.

Who's Mentioned

PersonRon DeSantis“Governor who endorsed Byron Donalds.”PersonJoey Mendoza Atkins“Democratic nominee facing Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.”locationPinellas County“Location of Democratic Party visit.”PersonKimberly Berfield“Republican state Representative facing Bryan Beckman.”locationSeminole“Site of a once-proposed data center.”PersonWilton Simpson“Agriculture Commissioner.”PersonDonald Trump“President who endorsed Byron Donalds.”PersonByron Donalds“Republican gubernatorial nominee facing criticism over campaign donations.”locationVirginia“Location where David Jolly plans to visit residents impacted by data centers.”PersonDavid Jolly“Democratic Gubernatorial nominee.”locationSun City“Location of Donalds' stop regarding affordability.”PersonBryan Beckman“Democratic candidate running for a state house seat in Clearwater.”locationIndian Rocks Beach“Location of Donalds' roundtable event.”