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.