U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced that he's running to be the next governor of Florida in 2026, positioning himself as a possible successor to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who will reach his term limit for the office after serving eight years.

Congressman Byron Donalds is technically now the frontrunner for Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race, primarily because he's the first major candidate to throw his hat in the ring.