Governor Ron DeSantis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, as his potential successor.

Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 1, 2026 —
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially declared his endorsement for U.S. Representative Byron Donalds, naming him as his preferred choice for the Republican gubernatorial nominee and a potential successor to the governorship.
The endorsement signals a significant backing from the current governor for Donalds, who is seeking the Republican nomination for governor. The specific date and details of the endorsement announcement were not immediately available in the provided summary. The summary also did not specify the timeline for the gubernatorial election in which Donalds is seeking to become the nominee.
U.S. Representative Byron Donalds, a Republican, is positioned as a contender for the state’s top executive office. Governor DeSantis’s public support is expected to carry weight within the Republican party base in Florida, potentially influencing the dynamics of the upcoming nomination contest.
The summary did not provide further details regarding the reasons behind Governor DeSantis’s endorsement, nor did it outline any specific platforms or policies that Donalds might champion if elected. Information concerning the other candidates in the Republican gubernatorial primary or the general election remains undisclosed in the summary.
Further information regarding the endorsement event, campaign strategies, or the gubernatorial race timeline is not included in the provided trend summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Sierra Rains on www.wfla.com, see more information here.