Pinellas County Officials Endorse Byron Donalds for Governor

Pinellas County Officials Endorse Byron Donalds for Governor

"He is engaging with voters, and his popularity is based on the vision he has been sharing while traveling around the state."

Michael Costeines
Michael Costeines
May 19, 2026

Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced this week that he has received more than 25 endorsements from Pinellas County leaders in his bid for governor.

The support includes backing from mayors, county commissioners, city council members, school board officials, municipal leaders, and others throughout Pinellas, home to St. Petersburg.

“As a Pinellas County Commissioner, I am proud to offer my full support and endorsement of Byron Donalds for Governor of the State of Florida,” Commissioner Brian Scott said. “Throughout his career in public service, Byron Donalds has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to fiscal responsibility, economic opportunity, and accountable government. He understands that strong communities are built on safe neighborhoods, a thriving local economy, and leadership that listens to the people it serves.”

Pinellas County Tax Collector Adam Ross added, "Byron Donalds is the conservative leader I trust to keep Florida strong, and he is a proven fighter. Byron will keep Florida free, protect our pocketbooks, and deliver for Pinellas County and all of Florida."

"He is engaging with voters, and his popularity is based on the vision he has been sharing while traveling around the state. I know Byron will be a great leader for the next chapter of our state and I am proud to endorse him to be our next Governor," Ross continued

Other endorsements for Rep. Donalds include the following.

  • Belleair Bluffs Mayor Chris Arbutine
  • Largo Mayor Woody Brown
  • Largo City Commissioner Donna Holck
  • Treasure Island Mayor John Doctor
  • Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector
  • Pinellas County Commissioner Kathleen Peters
  • Clearwater City Councilman Michael Mannino
  • Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Scherer

A full list of endorsements can be found here.

Donalds is in a Republican primary with Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, former House Speaker Paul Renner, and businessman James Fishback for the nomination.

The GOP primary is Aug. 18.

Michael Costeines

Michael Costeines

Michael Costeines: Florida Political Correspondent/Capitol Reporter for The Floridian (2024-Present) Over 1000 stories written covering Gov. Gon DeSantis, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, the Florida GOP, State Legislature, and others Shared by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the White House, Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power, James Uthmeier and others

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  1. Please stop Data centers..
    Over developing its killing Florida…Palm Coast is the above mentioned and the water bill is outrages for stinky yellow water 169 .00 1 person yikes ..Byron we like you and hope you can help thanks

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