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Byron Donalds Leads GOP Gubernatorial Primary Ahead of August 18

8/14/2026

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U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds leads the Republican gubernatorial primary for the August 18 primary.
Byron Donalds says U.S. President Donald Trump endorses him, though no formal endorsement exists, while Governor Ron DeSantis has not endorsed anyone.
Former Rep. David Jolly, the de facto Democratic nominee, pledged to focus on policy rather than culture-war issues after Byron Donalds attacked those topics at a rally.

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U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds leads the Republican gubernatorial primary for the August 18 primary.
Byron Donalds says U.S. President Donald Trump endorses him, though no formal endorsement exists, while Governor Ron DeSantis has not endorsed anyone.
Former Rep. David Jolly, the de facto Democratic nominee, pledged to focus on policy rather than culture-war issues after Byron Donalds attacked those topics at a rally.