DeSantis endorses Byron Donalds in Tampa GOP rally
By The BriefBrief
Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds as his preferred successor for Florida governor during the Republican Party of Florida Leadership Forum in Tampa. The move follows DeSantis staying out of the GOP gubernatorial primary, ending uncertainty about his backing.
WHO:Gov. Ron DeSantis; U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds; Republican Party of Florida leadership
WHAT:DeSantis officially endorsed Byron Donalds for Florida governor at a GOP leadership forum in Tampa.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:Tampa, Florida
WHY:DeSantis made the endorsement during the Republican Party of Florida Leadership Forum, clarifying his preferred successor after he did not enter the GOP gubernatorial primary.
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