Trump-Backed Byron Donalds Wins Florida GOP Primary for Governor

On August 19, 2026, in Florida, U.S. Representative Byron Donalds, backed by President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for governor, defeating several challengers including Rep. Cory Mills, who was unseated. Donalds will face Democrat David Jolly in the general election. In a separate Senate primary, progressive candidate Nixon Downs defeated Vindman, with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) among the supporters.