Trump, Florida and the Governor

‘Looks like that's that.’ Trump may have just ended the Florida governor’s race.
President Donald Trump brought an early end Thursday to the speculation around his favorite for the 2026 Florida governor’s race in a post on Truth Social, endorsing loyalist Rep. Byron Donalds for the job.
Winners and losers as Trump gets involved in the 2026 race for Florida governor
That nightmare came true on Thursday for the GOPers eyeing the 2026 Florida governor’s race. Trump posted to Truth Social his “Complete and Total Endorsement” of a potential run by Naples-area U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.
‘The race for governor is over’: How Donald Trump upended Florida politics
That nightmare came true on Thursday for the GOPers eyeing the 2026 Florida governor’s race. Trump posted to Truth Social his “Complete and Total Endorsement” of a potential run by Naples-area U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.
Casey DeSantis favored in Florida governor's race, poll finds
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis was the most favorable candidate to succeed her husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis, as governor, a new poll found.
Who is Casey DeSantis? Florida governor’s wife could be the state's next governor
Who is Casey DeSantis? Florida governor's wife holds early favorability in the state's 2026 governor race as key figures prepare for the election.
UNF Poll: Casey DeSantis tops 2026 Governor's race
Dr. Michael Binder, Faculty Director, UNF Public Opinion Research Lab joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his poll of registered voters, which found housing is the top concern for Florida voters,
Poll finds first lady Casey DeSantis more popular than other potential governor candidates
On other issues in statewide poll, majority of Floridans support allowing recreational marijuana, reducing restrictions on abortion
Will a DeSantis run again? Poll favors Florida governor’s wife, Trump may favor this candidate
While Ron DeSantis can't run for governor again in 2026, some voters might want to see another DeSantis on the ballot. But one notable Florida voter, President Donald Trump, seems to have another candidate in mind.
Byron Donalds gets thumbs up from Trump. Will it clear 2026 GOP governor race field?
That leaves Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Trilby Republican, as the last Florida Cabinet official still with ...
Trump says this congressman would have his 'Total Endorsement' if he runs for Florida governor
President Donald Trump is making it very clear he would endorse Republican Rep. Byron Donalds if he runs in the 2026 race to ...
Trump announces support for Rep. Byron Donalds as Florida's next governor
President Donald Trump made Rep. Byron Donalds the early frontrunner in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race to replace ...
Trump announces his endorsement in 2026 Florida gubernatorial race
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump encouraged state Rep. Byron Donalds to run. Trump said if he did, he would ...
Donalds coy on potential Florida governor bid while thanking Trump for endorsement
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) was coy while discussing his potential Florida gubernatorial bid during a Friday interview while ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida’s attorney general
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier as Florida’s attorney general, handing the ...