Event Brief
17 Florida Sheriffs Back Byron Donalds for Governor
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Seventeen Florida county sheriffs endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds on Thursday, boosting his law-enforcement support ahead of the November general election. The announcement came as Donalds and running mate Bryan Avila toured the state to meet with local police leaders on public-safety policies.
WHO: Byron Donalds; Bryan Avila; 17 Florida county sheriffs; local police leaders
WHAT: A coalition of 17 county sheriffs officially endorsed Byron Donalds for governor, strengthening his backing among law enforcement.
WHEN: Aug 27, 2026 at 10:33 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The endorsement was announced as Donalds and his running mate toured the state to meet with local police leaders on public-safety policies.
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