A.G. Gancarski
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds doesn’t seem to be worried about potential primary competition from First Lady Casey DeSantis in the 2026 race for Governor.
During an interview on Sunday’s “Fox and Friends Weekend,” the Naples Republican didn’t even mention her as he extolled his fundraising and endorsements.
“The race is going wonderfully. We raised $12 million last month. We are picking up support all across the state from the people of Florida. And then to be able to add the support of Speaker Mike Johnson to President Trump is really something that’s monumental for our campaign and for our efforts,” Donalds told interviewer Charlie Hurt.
Donalds said there “is more support on the way” and that “the campaign is growing.”
“We got a lot of momentum and our job is simple, build momentum through the primary election, and then lead Florida into the future of making sure it continues to be the best state in America,” he added.
While Casey DeSantis waits to make a move, Donalds is capitalizing on being the sole credible candidate to have declared. He got a thunderous ovation Thursday in the Florida House. A former state legislator himself, Donalds was in the chamber seemingly to set a contrast between himself and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has condemned Republican legislators in recent weeks.
Donalds should have the next month or so to continue his solo run, if Gov. DeSantis’ recent comments telling people to “stay tuned” are meaningful.
“We have our Legislative Session going on right now. I would say stay tuned, but we’re going to get through this, which lasts until the early part of May,” the Governor said last week.
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Harold Finch
April 7, 2025 at 8:08 am
Donald’s is not the person to be Governor. It amazes me how brain dead and hypnotized by Trump my fellow republicans are, that whoever he endorses in any local, state or federal election the blind masses of republicans will vote for that candidate. It is a Defacto dictatorship!
LexT
April 7, 2025 at 8:44 am
I can vote for Byron Donalds, but I don’t think you can fault me for wanting to know who else is running before I get too excited. Getting in early is a blessing and a curse. It is really early. Byron should have a glowing future, but I’m not sure yet that it is his time to be the next governor of Florida.