Byron Donalds

I arrived in the Sunshine State at 17 years old on a Greyhound bus, with a trunk full of clothes and a dream. Now is the time to keep the best state in the country as the best state in the country. Tonight, I am proud to announce my candidacy to be the next governor of Florida.

Floridians care about meritocracy. They care about getting the job done. They care about having a leader who puts them first, regardless of race. It is the highest honor of my life to serve the people of the great state of Florida.

Today on Veterans Day, @ErikaDonalds and I honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served America so selflessly. We would not have a country without our veterans, including the more than 1.3 million veterans who call Florida home. God Bless our veterans and their families.

Congratulations to @Jim_Jordan on securing the votes to become House Minority Leader. Our party has a lot of work ahead. Jim is a tenacious worker and committed conservative who will provide strong leadership at this crucial moment.

What I said on the campaign trail is my commitment. If a local community says no data center, then no data center. Florida will protect water and the people's electric bill. We will also protect residential neighborhoods.

Race day at Homestead-Miami Speedway! 🏁 It was great to join NASCAR drivers and fans for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship. There’s nothing like the energy of race day right here in the Sunshine State!

Awesome meeting @sophaller at the Homestead-Miami Speedway today. Keep speaking up, Sophie — the truth ALWAYS wins in the end.

My dear friend Susie Wiles led a brilliant 2024 campaign and served as Chief of Staff with strength, grace, and unparalleled leadership. She is a titan who has my utmost respect and gratitude. Congratulations to Stephen Miller. He is a patriot who has been with President Trump since day one and will work tirelessly for the American people.

Good to join @seanhannity tonight. Throughout this campaign, we heard one thing above all else: affordability, affordability, affordability. That is my number one focus.

Florida, together we will defend the Florida Dream.

We did it, Florida! THANK YOU!

THANK YOU FLORIDA! I am humbled and grateful beyond measure. As your Governor, I will give you everything I have.  We are going to make life in Florida more affordable. We are going to keep our streets safe. We are going to invest in our young people so that they can attain the Florida Dream that all of us love so dearly. Florida is the envy of the nation. I will fight day and night to keep it that way and to lift our state to even greater heights. God Bless you, God Bless Florida, and God Bless America.

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Her dreams are why I’m fighting for Florida’s future. I want her to grow up knowing that with hard work, anything is possible—and that her home state is a place where she can build a life she loves. That’s the Florida Dream we voted to protect today. 🇺🇸

We’ve taken the Florida Dream across this state. Today, we vote to defend it. I’d be honored to earn your vote. Let's GO!

I’ve spent this campaign listening to you. Today, make your voice heard at the ballot box. Polls are open until 7pm. Vote Donalds-Avila! 🇺🇸

VOTED ✅ I’ll never forget casting my ballot with my family this morning. None of this would be possible without the love and support of @erikadonalds and my boys. Get out and VOTE, Florida!

Cape Canaveral, I love you! 🇺🇸 Amazing to see so many patriots supporting me and common-sense Republicans up and down the ballot, even amid flash flooding! Florida, don't forget to get out and vote! Be sure to check the updated list of polling locations in counties impacted by flash flooding ⬇️ dos.fl.gov/elections/for-vot…

Last stop. Home crowd. Everything we’ve worked for comes down to tomorrow.  Bonita Springs, thank you for welcoming my family and me home to close out this bus tour. Traveling Florida and hearing your stories has been an honor I’ll carry long after this campaign. I am so grateful.  Now let’s bring it home. See you at the polls!

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