Byron Donalds Raises $22.44 Million in Florida Governor Race
Who’s giving millions to Byron Donalds’ campaign for Florida governor?
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U.S. Representative Byron Donalds has emerged as the frontrunner in the 2026 Florida governor race, raising $22.44 million in just three months. His major contributors include billionaire Jeff Yass and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Polls indicate strong support for Donalds, especially with an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
- 01Byron Donalds raised $22.44 million in the first quarter of 2023.
- 02His closest GOP rivals collectively raised just over $5 million.
- 03Major contributors include Jeff Yass and the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
- 04Donalds holds 44% support in the GOP primary, increasing to 62% with Trump's endorsement.
- 05In the Democratic primary, David Jolly raised $1.92 million.
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U.S. Representative Byron Donalds, a Republican from Naples, Florida, is leading the race for the 2026 governor election with a remarkable fundraising total of $22.44 million in the first three months of the year. This amount is more than four times the combined total of his five main rivals, who collectively raised just over $5 million. Donalds' political committee, Friends of Byron Donalds, contributed $19.8 million to this figure, while his main campaign account added $2.64 million. His key backers include Philadelphia billionaire Jeff Yass and the conservative advocacy group Club for Growth, each contributing $2.5 million, alongside the Seminole Tribe of Florida and casino mogul Steve Wynn, who each donated $1 million. Polling data indicates that Donalds has 44% support among Republican primary voters, which jumps to 62% when endorsed by former President Donald Trump. In contrast, the Democratic primary sees David Jolly, a former U.S. Representative, raising $1.92 million, while his opponent, Jerry Demings, raised $329,000. The fundraising landscape highlights Donalds' strong position as he heads toward the election.
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Donalds' significant fundraising success may influence his campaign's visibility and viability, affecting voter engagement in Florida.
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