Florida GOP candidates struggle to win DeSantis’s endorsement before gubernatorial primary

Live results: Candidates jockey to succeed DeSantis in Florida primary

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is leaving the Florida governor’s mansion in January, teeing up a fiery battle to succeed the term-limited state executive. Rep. Byron Donalds (R) leads the crowded GOP field and has notched President Trump’s coveted endorsement. Democrat David Jolly, meanwhile, dominates the polls on the other side of the aisle. Polls close…

Aug 18, 2026

Florida GOP candidates struggle to win DeSantis’s endorsement before gubernatorial primary

None of the top four candidates in the Republican primary for Florida governor have been endorsed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) ahead of Tuesday’s election. DeSantis has refused to lend his support to any of the contenders for some time now, but Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) is confident he can win the governor’s endorsement should […]

Aug 17, 2026