NAPLES, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Trump-endorsed Republican aiming to change into Florida’s subsequent governor, introduced Monday that his marketing campaign and allied political motion committee raised $13.1 million within the remaining quarter of 2025, pushing his complete fundraising for the yr to $45 million.
The haul, from greater than 8,000 donors, marks Donalds’ strongest fundraising interval but and underscores his dominance within the race for governor, in response to a marketing campaign assertion.
The Naples Republican, who has unmatched momentum heading into the 2026 election, has secured key endorsements together with from President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, main nationwide conservatives, U.S. Home management, 27 prime Florida sheriffs, 17 members of Florida’s congressional delegation and 75% of the Republican caucus within the Florida Home.
Polling reveals Donalds main present and potential Republican major opponents by extensive margins and forward towards Democrat opponents, in response to a ballot from The American Promise.
“Byron Donalds enters the 2026 election because the confirmed Trump-endorsed conservative fighter able to unify Florida Republicans, crush the Democrats, and ship on an affordability agenda to decrease prices for working households, seniors, and younger folks,” stated Ryan Smith, Donalds’ chief strategist. “With President Trump’s endorsement, $45 million raised, and big voter assist throughout the Sunshine State, Byron Donalds will probably be Florida’s subsequent governor come November.”
Donalds has represented Florida’s nineteenth Congressional District since 2021. He emerged as a outstanding conservative voice in Congress, aligning carefully with Trump and specializing in points like border safety and financial coverage.
The gubernatorial race is predicted to warmth up as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is term-limited and can’t search reelection in 2026. Donalds’ fundraising figures place him as a frontrunner in what could possibly be a crowded Republican major.
