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.
Campaign Finance Information — Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Campaign Finance Information · Governor and Lieutenant Governor · August 18, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $10,712,433
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- RETIRED$1,954,124
- REAL ESTATE$514,762
- ATTORNEY$446,511
- POLITICAL ORGANIZATION$236,000
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- CONSTRUCTION$158,858
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$7,021,024
- $500-$999$375,489
- $250-$499$479,046
- $100-$249$1,061,066
- $1-$99$1,757,808
Source: Florida Division of Elections · 2026 cycle · dos.elections.myflorida.com
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 1 record
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, 2021For
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Government Efficiency
· 1 record
Voted yes on the Florida House's final passage of CS/HB 9, which passed 81-30.
May 2, 2019For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 1 record
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, 2025For
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 2 records
Sponsored H.R. 4922, the D.C. CRIMES Act; the House passed it 240-179 and sent it to the Senate.
September 16, 2025For
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Sponsored H.R. 7530, the D.C. CRIMES Act; the House passed it 225-181 on May 15, 2024.
May 15, 2024For
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 1 record
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, 2018For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Gun Control
· 1 record
Voted against House gun-control bills considered on June 8, 2022, stating that he opposed the measures as unconstitutional and overreaching.
June 8, 2022Against
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Data Privacy
· 1 record
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, 2021For
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
General
· 4 records
Received President Donald Trump's endorsement for his 2026 Florida gubernatorial campaign.
February 20, 2025
Source: apnews.com · researched July 13, 2026
Was selected to serve on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability for the 118th Congress.
January 17, 2023
Source: donalds.house.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Was appointed to the House Committees on Oversight and Reform, Budget, and Small Business for the 117th Congress.
January 26, 2021
Source: donalds.house.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
Integrity and Ethics
· 1 record
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
Elections
- Governor and Lieutenant Governor · August 18, 2026 · Florida
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.