NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 25, 2026Hillsborough
Byron Donalds selects Senator Bryan Avila as running mate for Florida governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has named Florida State Senator Bryan Avila as his choice for lieutenant governor. Avila, a Miami Springs resident and long-time state legislator, will join Donalds on the ticket for the upcoming election.
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This selection finalizes the leadership ticket for a major gubernatorial campaign, determining the candidates who will appear on the ballot for Florida voters.
Key Facts
- Byron Donalds selected Bryan Avila as his running mate for the Florida gubernatorial election.
- The announcement was made on Tuesday.
- Bryan Avila is a current State Senator representing Miami-Dade County.
- Avila has served in the Florida Legislature since 2014.
- Avila previously served in the Florida House of Representatives before winning his Senate seat unopposed.
Who's Mentioned
personGwen Graham“Democratic lieutenant governor nominee”locationMiami-Dade County“District represented by Senator Avila”personAngie Nixon“Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate”personByron Donalds“Republican gubernatorial candidate”organizationFlorida Army National Guard“Military branch where Avila serves”personBryan Avila“Florida State Senator and lieutenant governor nominee”personJay Collins“Primary election opponent”personDavid Jolly“Democratic gubernatorial candidate”locationFreedom Tower“Location of the press conference”organizationFlorida Legislature“State legislative body”