Byron Donalds picks state Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate in Florida governor’s race

Republican candidate for governor, Byron Donalds, is expected to announce his running mate during a campaign event Tuesday morning in Miami. The announcement comes one week after Donalds won the Republican primary for governor with roughly 48-percent of the statewide vote.

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National story. 13 articles from 9 sources. Updated Aug 26, 2026.

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Orlando WeeklyLeft· Aug 26, 2026

Byron Donalds chooses ‘Stop Woke Act’ lawmaker as running mate for Florida governor

Tampa Bay TimesLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

Byron Donalds names his running mate

Tampa Bay TimesLean Left· Aug 24, 2026

Donalds expected to name running mate Tuesday

Tampa Bay TimesLean Left· Aug 26, 2026

What to know about Bryan Ávila, Byron Donalds’ running mate

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FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Aug 26, 2026

Byron Donalds picks state Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate in Florida governor’s race

WFLACenter· Aug 25, 2026

Bryan Avila joins Byron Donalds as Florida GOP running mate

The HillCenter· Aug 25, 2026

Donalds picks state senator as running mate for Florida governor

WFLACenter· Aug 25, 2026

Rep. Byron Donalds selects Florida Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate in governor's race

WSVN MiamiLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

Byron Donalds, GOP candidate for Florida governor, announces State Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate

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Florida DailyRight· Aug 26, 2026

Byron Donalds Names State Sen. Avila as Running Mate

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Byron Donalds announces running mate for gubernatorial campaign

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