Byron Donalds Selects Bryan Avila as Running Mate Ahead of General Election
Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds announced State Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate during a campaign stop in Miami. This selection is seen as a strategic move to appeal to the Latino immigrant community and secure votes in Miami-Dade…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 25, 2026 —
Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds has announced State Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate for the upcoming general election. The selection was revealed during a campaign stop in Miami.
This strategic choice is widely viewed as an effort to broaden Donalds’ appeal to the Latino immigrant community. Political observers suggest that securing strong support within this demographic, particularly in Miami-Dade County, will be crucial for the campaign’s success in the general election.
Miami-Dade County is recognized as a key battleground, and by selecting Avila, Donalds appears to be aiming to bolster his electoral prospects in this vital region. The general election will see Donalds facing off against Democrat David Jolly.
Further details regarding the specific strategies and anticipated impacts of this ticket selection were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by By Churchill Ndonwie , Miami Herald,By Claire Heddles, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
