Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 28, 2026 —

Florida Republicans have officially announced their ticket for the upcoming gubernatorial election, naming U.S. Representative Byron Donalds as the nominee for governor and State Senator Bryan Ávila as the candidate for lieutenant governor. This announcement marks a significant development for the party as it seeks to present a unified front and potentially broaden its appeal.

The selection of this particular pairing is being highlighted by the party as an effort to build a broader coalition within the state. The specifics of how this ticket aims to achieve that objective were not detailed in the announcement. Information regarding the campaign’s strategy, specific outreach plans, or detailed platform points beyond the coalition-building aspect was not immediately available.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, who will be seeking the state’s highest executive office, brings his experience from the U.S. House of Representatives, where he has served the people of Florida. State Sen. Bryan Ávila will join the ticket as the lieutenant governor candidate, contributing his legislative experience from the Florida Senate. The combination of a congressional representative and a state senator suggests a ticket with established experience in both federal and state government.

Further details regarding the campaign’s timeline, fundraising efforts, and specific policy proposals are expected to be released as the election cycle progresses. The naming of the gubernatorial and lieutenant governor candidates represents a key step in the Republican Party’s preparations for the upcoming election. The party leadership has indicated that this ticket is intended to reflect the diversity of the state and appeal to a wide range of voters.


Story summarized from the original created by By Mary Anna Mancuso, Miami Herald on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.

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