Byron Donalds
Republican · FL · U.S. Representative, Florida
Byron Donalds is a Republican 2026 candidate for Governor of Florida, endorsed by President Trump. He represents Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Where Byron Donalds stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (1 record),
Opposes
Gun Control (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Introduced the bipartisan Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act of 2021, proposing to preserve specified harmful-algal-bloom services during a lapse in appropriations.
March 17, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Voted for a law adding ethics training, procurement rules, and phase-out dates for community redevelopment agencies; the House passed it 81-30 (House Bill 9).
May 2, 2019Supports Government Efficiency
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Voted to pass H.Res. 590, a rescissions package that reduced specified federal funding including for USAID, NPR, and PBS; it passed the House 216-213.
July 18, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Sponsored the D.C. CRIMES Act, which lowers the District of Columbia's youth offender age from under 24 to under 18 and removes judges' power to sentence youth offenders below mandatory minimums. The House passed it 240-179 on September 16, 2025 (H.R. 4922).
September 16, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Sponsored a bill barring the D.C. Council from changing criminal sentencing laws and lowering the youth offender age from 24 to 18 (H.R. 7530). The House passed it 225-181 on May 15, 2024.
May 15, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Sponsored CS/CS/HB 1, establishing the Hope Scholarship Program; it passed the Florida House 71-41 and its companion became Chapter 2018-6.
March 5, 2018Supports Public Education Quality
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 oppose
Voted against House gun-control bills considered on June 8, 2022, stating that he opposed the measures as unconstitutional and overreaching.
June 8, 2022Opposes Gun Control
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 1 support
Introduced the Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2021 with Rep. Nydia Velazquez to create federal information-sharing support for small businesses facing cyberattacks.
July 19, 2021Supports Data Privacy
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Received President Donald Trump's endorsement for his 2026 Florida gubernatorial campaign.
February 20, 2025
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026
The Federal Election Commission closed MUR 7783, a matter involving Donalds, his campaign, and related committees, after divided votes on the allegations; the FEC reported no penalty.
April 28, 2022
Source: fec.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Co-sponsored CS/HB 529, revising obligations of the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association for condominium and homeowners association policies; it became Chapter 2020-155.
July 1, 2020
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Race Byron Donalds is in:
- Governor · November 3, 2026 · Florida
Past race Byron Donalds ran in:
- Governor · August 18, 2026 · Florida
Profile last researched September 11, 2026.