GOP Rep. Byron Donalds, a top Trump ally in Congress, seems more vocal about running for Florida governor in 2026 in the race to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Rumors have heightened of Donalds preparing for a 2026 Florida governor bid after announcing to donors and key lobbyists.

Fla., has been telling potential donors and Florida political players that he is running for governor in 2026.

Byron Donalds may seek Florida Governorship, fueling speculation after recent remarks at a state GOP meeting. Former Illinois Republican congressional candidate and entrepreneur Jack Lombardi is considering running for Florida’s 19th Congressional District, depending on whether U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds seeks re-election.

Five or six GOP candidates are in the run to replace DeSantis in 2026 as he cannot run again after his second term.

“No Tax on Tips,” a proposal championed by President-elect Donald Trump during last year’s campaign, is being given legislative wings by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan and Byron Donalds.

The 2026 gubernatorial Florida election could be heating up early, as a recent hiring by Rep. Byron Donalds’s (R-FL) campaign might signal he has his eyes on the governor’s mansion next year.

Two congressmen from Florida have filed a bill to exempt tips from federal income tax, following up on a campaign promise made by President-elect Donald Trump.

Florida’s gubernatorial race is seeing movement with former Rep. Matt Gaetz openly discussing he’s considering the statewide run and Rep. Byron Donalds aligning himself with a leading Republican pollster.

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) addressed concerns of Republican infighting impeding President-elect Donald Trump's agenda in a recent appearance on Fox Ne

Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Congressman Byron Donalds announced that they have introduced the No Tax on Tips Act to exempt tips from federal income tax.