Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Tour Tampa Bay Amidst Shifting Polls
Three Republican candidates for Florida governor visited the Tampa Bay area as part of their campaign trail stops on Tuesday, with Byron Donalds currently leading in polling ahead of the upcoming vote.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 11, 2026 —
Several Republican candidates vying for Florida governor made campaign stops in the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday. The visits are part of ongoing efforts to connect with voters across the state as the election approaches.
Among the candidates participating in the campaign trail stops was Byron Donalds. Current polling indicates that Donalds is leading his Republican rivals in the race for the gubernatorial nomination.
The specific details of the campaign events, including the exact locations visited and the nature of the stops, were not provided. The names of the other two candidates who visited the Tampa Bay area were also not specified in the available information.
The upcoming vote will determine the Republican nominee who will advance to the general election. Further details regarding the candidates’ platforms and campaign schedules are expected as the election cycle progresses.
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