Congressman Byron Donalds is the first to throw his hat in the ring for Florida’s 2026 Governor’s race. In an interview with Fox News, he said, “I’m here to announce my candidacy to be the next governor of the great state of Florida.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds represents cities in Southwest Florida, including Cape Coral and Naples. He said he will run for governor in next year’s election. Donalds would make history as the first African American to serve in that role if elected.

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