Donald Trump has 'pre-endorsed' Byron Donalds for Florida Governor in 2026. Trump's endorsement could deter other Republicans from entering the race. Donalds has yet to formally announce his candidacy but hinted at a forthcoming decision.

President DONALD TRUMP’s endorsement of Florida Rep. BYRON DONALDS for governor led many political insiders to conclude the 2026 election was effectively over. But really, the race hasn’t even started.

DeSantis took a swipe at Rep. Byron Donalds just days after Trump threw his support behind the congressman, with the incumbent hyping up his own wife.

Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) hinted at a potential run for Florida governor in 2026 during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)

President Donald Trump officially endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida's next Governor in 2026. UCF Pollitical Science Lecturer John Hanley joined FOX 35 News+ to break down the state of the 2026 Governor's race,

With Trump saying "Run, Byron run," and Donalds teasing, "Announcement coming soon!” it's a good bet Byron Donalds will run for Florida governor.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) isn’t rushing to lift up Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) as Florida’s next governor despite President Donald Trump’s recent preemptive endorsement of the congressman for 2026. DeSantis expressed doubt that Donalds should be looking at the gubernatorial race and encouraged him to focus on achieving legislative accomplishments with a slim Republican majority.

In Congress, he’s been part of the ultraconservative Tea Party caucus. Highly thought of by Republican colleagues, he won a few votes in early 2023 to become speaker of the Florida House. Following Trump’s lead, Donalds in January introduced a bill to end taxes on tips.

Who could be the Florida governor after Ron DeSantis finishes his second term? The jockeying is underway with President Donald Trump firing the first shot.