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Pro-AI PAC Invests $5M to Boost Byron Donalds in Florida

2/12/2026

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Leading the Future, a pro-AI super PAC, will spend $5 million to back Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), GOP Rep., in Florida's governor race.
The effort marks the PAC's first state-level involvement and aims to influence AI legislation backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Byron Donalds is endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump and leads in the Republican primary.
Trump administration officials oppose DeSantis' AI proposals.
The PAC plans to launch ads soon.

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Leading the Future, a pro-AI super PAC, will spend $5 million to back Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), GOP Rep., in Florida's governor race.
The effort marks the PAC's first state-level involvement and aims to influence AI legislation backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Byron Donalds is endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump and leads in the Republican primary.
Trump administration officials oppose DeSantis' AI proposals.
The PAC plans to launch ads soon.