Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds can add a few more endorsements to the list.
Sens. Jay Trumbull (R-Panama City) and Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) announced their endorsement of Donalds by praising his long history of conservative leadership through a pair of statements this week.
“Byron Donalds commitment to our conservative movement and Constitution is reflected in the work he’s done, both in the Florida Legislature and Washington,” Trumbull said. “As our next Governor, Byron will continue the legacy of leadership that has helped make Florida a nationwide leader and a beacon of freedom and prosperity. I’m looking forward to working together to tackle the challenges Floridians face and seize on the opportunities ahead for our state.”
Rep. Donalds served in the Florida House from 2016-2020. He was elected to Congress in 2020 and has served three terms before deciding to not seek re-election and run for governor.
“Having served with Byron Donalds in the Florida House, I know firsthand that he is a principled conservative and a proven leader,” Leek said. “He served his constituents with distinction while demonstrating a deep understanding of both the challenges and the opportunities facing our great state. He took his conservative leadership to Congress, and today Byron brings the same tenacity, vision, and unwavering commitment to his campaign for Governor. I am proud to wholeheartedly endorse Byron Donalds as Florida's next Governor.”
Rep. Donalds thanked Sens. Trumbull and Leek for their endorsements.
“I am pleased to be adding more conservative leaders from our state legislature to the growing list of those who have endorsed my campaign for Governor,” Donalds said. “Florida Republican leaders are continuing to line up in support of my campaign. It’s clear who they want to lead our great state forward. I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside our conservative leaders, like Senators Trumbull and Leek, in the legislature, as we work to keep Florida safe, affordable and thriving for Floridians, families and businesses.”
Sen. Leek's and Trumbull's endorsements add to a growing list of support for Rep. Donalds in his bid for governor that has become quite frankly as long as a CVS receipt. Sen. Ashley Moody, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, and Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) and House Speaker-Designate Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) all have endorsed Donalds just in the last month.
Donalds has also been endorsed by President Donald Trump, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), several members of the Florida delegation, a majority of Florida sheriffs, and numerous Florida advocacy groups in his campaign.
