NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 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 running mate. Avila, a Miami Springs resident and legislator since 2014, will join the ticket for the upcoming gubernatorial election.
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The selection of a establishes the composition of the executive ticket for the Florida gubernatorial race, which will determine the state's leadership and policy direction.
Key Facts
- Byron Donalds named Bryan Avila as his running mate for the Florida gubernatorial election.
- The announcement was made on Tuesday.
- Bryan Avila is a current Florida State Senator representing Miami-Dade County.
- Avila has served in the Florida Legislature since 2014.
- Avila previously served in the Florida House of Representatives.
- Avila won his current Senate seat while running unopposed.
Who's Mentioned
personGwen Graham“Democratic lieutenant governor nominee”locationMiami-Dade County“Senator Avila's district”personAngie Nixon“Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate”personByron Donalds“Republican gubernatorial candidate”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“News publication”personBryan Avila“Miami-Dade County Senator and lieutenant governor nominee”personJay Collins“Primary election candidate”personDavid Jolly“Democratic gubernatorial candidate”locationFlorida“State of jurisdiction”organizationFlorida Legislature“Legislative body where Avila has served since 2014”