Will GOP’s Byron Donalds’ dominance in fundraising result in a victory?

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 999

Last Updated: 22 hours, 42 minutes ago


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U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is the clear choice of the business and political establishment in Tallahassee going into Tuesday’s primary election for the Republican nomination for governor.

Now the question is whether Republican voters will follow suit.

The 47-year-old Naples Republican has received the backing of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Florida Retail Federation and, of course, President Donald J. Trump. The president’s endorsement has been singled out as a key in …

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