Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds says DeSantis has endorsed him
DeSantis backed the Trump-endorsed Republican nominee after months of public tension, giving Donalds a unified statewide ticket heading into the general election.
- On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds for governor at a Florida Republican Party forum in Tampa, presenting a unified front for the GOP ticket.
- The endorsement resolves a long-standing rift stemming from Donalds backing Donald Trump over DeSantis in the 2024 presidential primary, previously leaving the governor distant from the campaign.
- Alongside Donalds, DeSantis endorsed Attorney General James Uthmeier, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, urging Floridians to "storm the polls" and vote Republican.
- Democrat David Jolly, a former Republican congressman, continues to campaign on economic issues, arguing the election should focus on the cost of living rather than ideological attacks.
- The race is rated "likely Republican" by Cook Political Report as Donalds faces a challenging general election on November 3 against Jolly, who appears to be gaining traction among independent voters.
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Ron DeSantis Endorses Byron Donalds for Florida Governor - Real News Now
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially endorsed Republican Rep. Byron Donalds to succeed him as governor, putting his support behind the The post Ron DeSantis Endorses Byron Donalds for Florida Governor appeared first on Real News Now.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed a "slate" of Republicans statewide Tuesday, including GOP gubernatorial nominee U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds. "I'm endorsing the slate here tonight ... because I know it's important for the state of Florida," DeSantis said at the Florida GOP Leadership Forum in Tampa. The event showcased Donalds, Attorney General James Uthmeier, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simp…
Gov. DeSantis endorses fellow Republican Byron Donalds for governor
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 01: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shakes hands with Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) as he hosts a Leadership Forum at the TPepin’s Hospitality Centre on September 01, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. DeSantis hosted the forum with the leading Republican candidates running in the November 3rd statewide election. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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