Florida Rep. Byron Donalds has raised $22 million for his gubernatorial bid since entering the race, a sum that dwarfs any of the two dozen rivals in the race, according to his campaign.
Why it matters: The fundraising helps cement Donalds’ status as the odds-on favorite to win the GOP primary in which he has a priceless asset: President Trump’s endorsement.
People are already saying, “Hey, governor,” to Donalds, his wife told Politico Florida Playbook in Monday’s edition.
The intrigue: Donalds on Tuesday will stand side-by-side at a Florida press conference with Trump and termed-out Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has wanted his wife, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, to run for his office.
DeSantis became embittered with Donalds in 2023 when the congressman didn’t endorse him in his failed bid for president and instead backed Trump in his successful reelection campaign.
DeSantis has dissed Donalds publicly for being a no-show in state culture war issues.
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