Trump, Florida and the Governor

‘The race for governor is over’: How Trump upended Florida politics
Republicans with political aspirations have been haunted by a devastating possibility. One day, President Donald Trump could publicly endorse a political rival. That nightmare came true on Thursday for the GOPers eyeing the 2026 Florida governor’s race.
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.
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.
Trump gives early nod at possible Donalds endorsement in 2026 Florida governor race
Donald Trump shared a poll showing Byron Donalds's considerable lead in a hypothetical Republican primary for governor in 2026, along with a list of supporters.
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.
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
3 things to know about Byron Donalds, Trump’s top pick to be Florida’s next governor
In Congress, he’s been part of the ultraconservative Tea Party caucus. Highly thought of by Republican colleagues, he won a ...
These names are being floated for Florida governor in 2026
It may be more than a year out, but several candidates are reportedly interested in succeeding term-limited Governor Ron ...
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 ...
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Ahead of 2026 Florida governor's race, President Trump makes his choice: Congressman Byron Donalds
The gubernatorial election in Florida isn’t until November 2026, but President Donald Trump on Thursday posted his preferred choice on Truth Social: U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.
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Republican Officials Hired to Lead 2 Florida Universities
Florida Atlantic University hired a former GOP lawmaker as president, and Florida International University tapped the ...