Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 25, 2026 —

Miami, FL – Byron Donalds has named Bryan Avila as his running mate in the upcoming gubernatorial election, a move announced Tuesday morning at the historic Freedom Tower in Miami.

The selection positions Avila to potentially serve as Lieutenant Governor should Donalds win the race to succeed current Governor Ron DeSantis. The announcement took place during a campaign event held at the Freedom Tower, a significant landmark in Miami.

Further details regarding the campaign platform or specific reasons for the selection of Avila were not immediately available.



Story summarized from the original created by Mackenzie LaPorte on www.wfla.com, see more information here.

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