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Byron Donalds Launches Trump-Endorsed Campaign for Florida Governor

Donalds' campaign kickoff in Bonita Springs solidifies his frontrunner status, as speculation grows over Casey DeSantis' potential entry into the race.

  • Byron Donalds officially launched his 2026 Florida gubernatorial campaign with a high-profile rally in Bonita Springs, featuring endorsements from prominent Trump allies.
  • Former President Donald Trump's endorsement positions Donalds as the early frontrunner in the Republican primary for Florida governor.
  • Casey DeSantis, Florida's first lady, has not declared her candidacy but continues to hint at a possible run, with Ron DeSantis backing her as a strong successor.
  • Donalds' internal polling shows him leading Casey DeSantis in a hypothetical GOP primary, with a significant boost when voters are informed of Trump's endorsement.
  • Florida's political shift to the right has made the Republican primary winner the likely favorite in the 2026 general election.
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