Florida is one of 37 states that sets term limits for governors. A Florida governor can remain in office for two consecutive four-year terms. That means Gov. Ron DeSantis will not be able to run again when his current term ends in 2026.

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.

President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Sunshine State governor in the case that the House Republican makes a bid for the role. “Byron Donalds would be a