NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Gun Rights group opposes Byron Donalds' selection of Bryan Avila as running mate
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The advocacy group Florida Gun Rights has publicly expressed opposition to state Senator Bryan Avila's selection as a running mate for Byron Donalds. The group cites Avila's 2018 vote in the Florida House of Representatives in favor of gun-safety legislation passed following the Parkland school shooting.
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The disagreement highlights internal tensions within the Florida Republican political landscape regarding past legislative records on firearm regulation.
Key Facts
- Byron Donalds selected state Senator Bryan Avila as his running mate.
- Florida Gun Rights opposes the selection of Bryan Avila.
- The opposition is based on Bryan Avila's 2018 vote for gun-safety legislation.
- The legislation in question was passed in the Florida House following the Parkland massacre.
Who's Mentioned
PersonRon DeSantis“Florida Governor commenting on Avila”PersonBen Albritton“Florida Senate President supporting the selection”OrganizationFlorida Gun Rights“Advocacy group expressing concern over the selection”OrganizationGun Owners of America“Advocacy group commenting on the selection”PersonByron Donalds“Gubernatorial candidate selecting a running mate”OrganizationFlorida House“Legislative body where the vote occurred”PersonBryan Avila“State Senator and selected running mate”PersonBlaise Ingoglia“CFO supporting the ticket”PersonRick Scott“Former Governor who pushed the 2018 gun-safety law”PersonJames Uthmeier“AG candidate supporting the ticket”