Event Brief
Byron Donalds Targets November Gubernatorial Battle
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Rep. Byron Donalds won Florida’s GOP gubernatorial primary and says he’ll build on Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis for November.
WHO: Rep. Byron Donalds; former Gov. Rick Scott; outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis; primary rivals Paul Renner and James [last name not shown]
WHAT: Donalds claims victory in Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary and announces plans for the November general election.
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Donalds won Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary and received concession calls from rivals, setting up the November battle.
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