Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds is leading Jolly by 3.0 points. Crosstab's forecast gives Donalds a 69% chance to win.

Byron Lowell Donalds is an American politician who is the governor-elect of Florida. Donalds has served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 19th congressional district since 2021. His congressional district includes much of Southwest Florida. From 2016 to 2020, he served in the Florida House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, Donalds was elected governor of Florida in the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election, becoming the first African-American elected to the position.

Education: Holy Cross High School, Nazareth Regional High School, Florida A&M University

Insurance Costs

Protect reforms, stop lawsuit abuse, trim state fees, and reform grants to lower insurance premiums.

“Protect reforms and stop lawsuit abuse that jacks up rates for everyone, saving homeowners hundreds of dollars a year.” Source

Property Taxes

Keep property taxes in check so seniors and working families are not taxed out of their homes.

“Keep property taxes in check so seniors and working families aren't taxed out of their homes.” Source

Healthcare Pricing

Require doctors and hospitals to post guaranteed cash prices for common tests and procedures.

“Require doctors and hospitals to post plain, guaranteed cash prices for the 50 most common medical tests and procedures.” Source

Insurance Approvals

Require insurance companies to approve common treatments within three days instead of delaying care.

“Require insurance companies to approve common treatments within three days instead of letting paperwork delay your care.” Source

Business Permitting

Put permits on a public website with a ticking clock to force timely approvals by local offices.

“Put every business, building, and road permit on an open state website with a ticking clock, forcing local offices to approve projects on time.” Source

Income Tax

Keep the state personal income tax at zero and balance the budget responsibly every year.

“Keep our state personal income tax at zero, make sure Tallahassee balances its books responsibly every single year, and cut taxes at every opportunity.” Source

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Is Byron Donalds leading in the polls?

Byron Donalds is leading Jolly by 3.0 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Florida Governor race, at 47.8% (updated Nov 11, 2026).

What are Byron Donalds's chances of winning?

Crosstab's forecast gives Byron Donalds a 69% chance of winning the Florida Governor race.

What party is Byron Donalds?

Byron Donalds is a Republican, U.S. Representative, FL-19, since 2021.