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Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, center, waves next to his wife Erika, while standing on stage with their children Darin, left, Damon, second from left, and Mason during at a primary election party Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot

By Bill Barrow and Steven Sloan - Associated Press

Florida Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds addresses members of the Hispanic Police Officers Association in Doral, Fla., after receiving the group's endorsement, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump’s grip on adopted state

By Bill Barrow - Associated Press

Nicki Minaj listens as President Donald Trump speaks at a lunch in the White House Rose Garden, Monday, July 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Nicki Minaj endorses Byron Donalds in Florida governor’s race

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

Stickers reading "I voted" rest beside a ballot scanner as a voter fills in a ballot at a privacy booth, during voting in Florida's primary election, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in a voting bureau at the American Legion in South Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Felons, a fashion model and a failed candidate parade: Florida’s wildest GOP primary yet

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., testifies at Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr., File)

Incumbents forced to fend off challengers as Florida’s hard-fought primaries near

By George Caldwell - The Washington Times

John Strand speaks during an event hosted by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades) **FILE**

‘Failed career candidates’ flock to Florida’s open, safe red seat

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., center, flanked by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, left, and Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., right, speaks to reporters as the conservative House Freedom Caucus slams the Senate for not acting on the Save America Act at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down

By Matt Brown - Associated Press

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., speaks before Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio at Center Courts during a campaign rally, Oct. 29, 2024, in Saginaw, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Florida’s Byron Donalds reminds gubernatorial challengers: Trump has my back

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., speaks before Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio at Center Courts during a campaign rally, Oct. 29, 2024, in Saginaw, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

How Byron Donalds found Jesus in a Cracker Barrel parking lot

By Billy Hallowell

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump appears with Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., during the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Potential Trump-DeSantis proxy war sparks intrigue in Florida governor’s race

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., arrives before President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony with the Florida Panthers NHL hockey team to celebrate their 2024 Stanley Cup victory in the East Room of the the White House, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds announces bid for Florida governor

By Stephany Matat - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump greets members of the National Guard on the U.S.-Mexico border, Feb. 29, 2024, in Eagle Pass, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

GOP Rep. Donalds says regular military shouldn’t be used in U.S., but National Guard could be

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

This combination photo shows Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., on, June 15, 2024, in Detroit, left, and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 9, 2023. As former President Donald Trump narrows his options for potential running mates, Donalds and Rubio, known to be on his list, are from Florida, leaving open a scenario where his vice presidential nominee would have to move if he wins. (AP Photo)

The VP race’s Florida question: If Trump picks either Rubio or Donalds, would they move?

By Adriana Gomez Licon - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, accompanied Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., right, arrives at the Black Conservative Federation's Annual BCF Honors Gala at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, S.C., Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Rep. Byron Donalds says he could handle the vice president position — and president — if needed

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., arrives as Republicans meet to decide who to nominate to be the new House speaker, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rep. Byron Donalds backs federal protections for IVF treatment

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., takes his seat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee during an organizational meeting for the 118th Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Byron Donalds: McCarthy is ‘in trouble’ after failing to meet conservative demands

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Rep. Byron Donalds says Florida slavery curricula need updating, sparks fight with DeSantis aides

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Byron Donalds claps back at Cori Bush after being called ‘a prop’ for House Republicans

By Haris Alic - The Washington Times

Rep. Byron Donalds, Florida Republican Wednesday justified his decision to switch his House speaker vote from Kevin McCarthy by saying the GOP leader's chances have diminished. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)

GOP’s Byron Donalds says he switched his House speaker vote to Jim Jordan to ‘break a deadlock’

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is surrounded by reporters as he walks to the House floor from the Speakers Office, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Kevin McCarthy on the ropes: GOP fighting over speaker’s gavel leaves House in limbo

By Susan Ferrechio, Mica Soellner and Kerry Picket - The Washington Times