Byron
Donalds

1. Economy & jobs Supports cutting red tape, zero income tax, and permit transparency +

2. Housing Supports property tax relief and permitting reform to lower housing costs +

3. Health care Supports price transparency and reducing administrative barriers in healthcare +

4. Immigration Supports border security, E-Verify, and cutting state funds for illegal immigration +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Pro-life; supports keeping Florida's six-week Heartbeat Protection Act +

6. Education Supports school choice, phonics-based literacy, and career apprenticeships +

7. Climate & energy Supports nuclear energy; calls solar a 'fad' and unreliable +

8. Taxes & budget Wants to eliminate Florida homestead property taxes +

9. Guns Opposes red-flag law; supports repeal of post-Parkland gun restrictions +

10. Democracy & elections Objected to 2020 electoral certification; emphasizes election process integrity +

11. Foreign policy & defense Strong support for Israel; opposes Iran nuclear weapons; anti-China/Russia +

roll call votes

1,909

missed

8.2%

with their party’s majority

90%

Recent key votes

• Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs

  Retire through Ownership Act

  On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy

  Water Resources Development Act

  On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy

  Ratepayer Protection Act

  On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”

  On Passage · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety

  PROOF Act

  On Passage · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety

  National Fraud Enforcement Division Act

  On Passage · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”

  On Passage · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Did not vote
• Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget

  Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act

  On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Did not vote

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

1. Oct 11
   news

   Donalds airs new ads as Florida governor's race tightens despite huge fundraising edge

   With polls showing the race tightening, Donalds launched a new round of ads tapping his Trump and DeSantis endorsements as he sought to maintain his lead over Jolly despite a roughly 8-to-1 fundraising advantage.

   ↳ Byron Donalds Airs New Ads as Florida Governor's Race Tightens, Despite Huge Fundraising Edge Against David Jolly · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 10
   news

   Donalds and Jolly make competing stops in Orlando to promote property insurance plans

   Both candidates made separate appearances in Orlando to promote their respective property insurance proposals, highlighting insurance affordability as a central issue in the governor's race.

   ↳ Byron Donalds, David Jolly make stops in Orlando as they promote their property insurance plans · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 10
   news

   Sun Sentinel editorial criticizes campaign spending, references Donalds fundraising edge

   A Sun Sentinel editorial criticized the scale of outside spending in the Florida governor's race, referencing Donalds's massive fundraising advantage over Jolly as an example of money's influence in elections.

   ↳ How to buy an election, with taxpayers' help · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 9
   debate

   Campaigns continue sparring over debates with no agreed forum reached

   Reporting confirmed that as of early October, no joint debate between Donalds and Jolly had taken place, with the campaigns continuing to exchange accusations over the failure to agree on a format.

   ↳ David Jolly and Byron Donalds debate debates in Florida governor showdown · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 9
   news

   Donalds downplays Trump distance after website changes in Politico interview

   Donalds told Politico he was not distancing himself from Trump, saying the website redesign was simply refocusing on Florida issues. He discussed AI policy, Trump's role, and the state of the race.

   ↳ Byron Donalds downplays Trump distance after website changes · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Oct 9
   news

   Newsweek reports Florida races tightening, putting Trump's home state at risk of flipping

   Newsweek reported that multiple Florida statewide races, including the governor's contest between Donalds and Jolly, were tightening enough to put the traditionally Republican state at potential risk.

   ↳ Donald Trump's home state at risk of flipping as Florida races tighten · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Oct 8
   news

   Real-estate donations overwhelmingly back Donalds; ~$40M from real-estate interests

   An analysis of Florida Division of Elections data found Donalds had raised about $120.5 million combined through September 25, including approximately $40 million from real-estate-related interests.

   ↳ Real estate donations overwhelmingly back Byron Donalds ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Oct 7
   poll

   Mason-Dixon/NBC6 poll shows Donalds leading Jolly 48% to 41%

   A Mason-Dixon poll of 625 likely voters for NBC 6/Telemundo, conducted September 28–October 1, found Donalds ahead 48% to 41%, with 10% undecided and a ±4-point margin of error.

   ↳ Donalds leads Jolly in exclusive NBC6/Telemundo 51 Florida Poll ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Oct 7
   poll

   NBC News Florida poll shows Republicans leading in governor and Senate races

   An NBC News Florida poll reported Republicans leading in both the governor's race (Donalds over Jolly) and the Senate race, with a four-poll average showing Donalds at 48.0% and Jolly at 43.3%.

   ↳ Florida poll: Republicans lead in the races for governor ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Oct 7
    poll

    YouGov poll shows Donalds at 47%, Jolly at 45% among likely voters

    A YouGov survey of 3,813 likely voters conducted September 28–October 5 found Donalds leading 47% to 45%, with 7% undecided, reflecting a tightening race.

    ↳ David Jolly Within Striking Distance of Byron Donalds · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
11. Oct 6
    news

    Donalds says Jolly would erase the DeSantis agenda if elected governor

    Donalds publicly argued that a Jolly victory would reverse the DeSantis-era policy agenda in Florida, framing the race as a contest over the state's policy direction.

    ↳ Byron Donalds Says David Jolly Will Erase DeSantis Agenda if Elected Governor · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
12. Oct 6
    news

    Donalds airs new ads featuring Trump and DeSantis endorsements

    Donalds's campaign released two new ads prominently featuring endorsements from President Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis, emphasizing taxes, insurance costs, and affordability.

    ↳ Byron Donalds features Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis endorsements in latest ad buy · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
13. Oct 6
    news

    Politico reports on Donalds's campaign to court Black voters in Florida

    Politico published an in-depth report on Donalds's efforts to appeal to Black voters in Florida as part of his gubernatorial campaign strategy.

    ↳ Inside Byron Donalds’ campaign to court Black voters in Florida · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
14. Oct 5
    controversy

    Report: Donalds filed inaccurate financial disclosure forms throughout his time in Congress

    The Florida Bulldog reported that Donalds filed significantly inaccurate financial disclosure forms during his entire tenure in Congress, posing a potential campaign liability.

    ↳ U.S. Rep. Donalds filed inaccurate FD forms during his entire time in Congress · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
15. Oct 4
    controversy

    Data-center backlash tests Donalds campaign for governor

    Reuters reported that backlash over data-center development was posing a challenge to Donalds's gubernatorial campaign, with his position of deferring to local governments under scrutiny.

    ↳ Data center backlash tests Byron Donalds campaign for governor · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
16. Oct 4
    news

    Donalds describes affordability as central campaign focus in televised interview

    In a televised interview, Donalds named insurance, housing, prescription drugs, and permitting reform as key affordability issues, saying he would build on recent state insurance-policy changes.

    ↳ Byron Donalds: Voters Will Support Trump, DeSantis and ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
17. Oct 3
    endorsement

    Trump dismisses website-change coverage as 'fake story,' reiterates Donalds support

    After reporting on Donalds's removal of Trump references from his website, Trump publicly dismissed the coverage as a 'fake story' and reiterated his endorsement of Donalds, announcing Florida rallies to boost his campaign.

    ↳ Trump Slams Reporting on Removal of His Endorsements From GOP Candidate's Website · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
18. Oct 3
    news

    CNN reports Florida governor's race surprisingly close, questions if it's a mirage

    CNN reported on the unexpectedly competitive nature of the Florida governor's race between Donalds and Jolly, raising questions about whether the tightening polls reflected a durable trend.

    ↳ A surprisingly close Florida governor race could upend national politics. Or is it a mirage? | CNN Politics · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
19. Oct 2
    news

    Cook Political Report shifts Florida governor's race rating as contest tightens

    Cook Political Report updated its rating for the Florida governor's race, reflecting a tightening contest between Donalds and Jolly.

    ↳ Florida governor’s race tightens as Cook shifts rating · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
20. Oct 2
    news

    Donalds raised ~$131 million vs. Jolly's ~$16 million; 18 billionaires funded the race

    Campaign-finance reporting showed Donalds had raised about $131 million across his campaign and political committee through September 18, compared with about $16 million for Jolly. Substantial portions came from large donors and out-of-state sources, including 17 of 18 billionaire donors backing Donalds.

    ↳ 18 billionaires have funded the Florida governor race. 17 ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
21. Oct 1
    news

    Donalds expresses support for Amendment 3 property-tax relief proposal in Port St. Joe

    Speaking in Port St. Joe, Donalds said he supported Amendment 3, a property-tax proposal, saying it should provide relief particularly to seniors. He also addressed the website changes and skipped debates.

    ↳ Byron Donalds addresses website changes, skipped debates, and ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
22. Sep 29
    news

    Donalds says local governments should have final say on data-center development

    At FAMU, Donalds said he would leave local governments the final say on data-center siting and enforce state rules, including protections against passing certain grid-upgrade costs to other customers, contrasting with Jolly's proposed one-year moratorium.

    ↳ Data center backlash tests Byron Donalds campaign for governor · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
23. Sep 29
    news

    Donalds holds student town hall at FAMU; fire alarm interrupts event for 40 minutes

    Donalds held a town hall at Florida A&M University in place of the canceled debate. Students questioned him on immigration, education, public safety, race, and his past legal troubles. A fire alarm interrupted proceedings for approximately 40 minutes.

    ↳ Byron Donalds faces tough crowd, fire alarm at FAMU town hall · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
24. Sep 28
    controversy

    Donalds bans all recordings at FAMU town hall ahead of the event

    Donalds's campaign banned all recordings at a planned student town hall at FAMU, drawing criticism described as a 'royal screw-up' amid the broader backdrop of scrapped debates.

    ↳ 'Royal screw-up': Byron Donalds bans all recordings at town hall as debates get scrapped · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
25. Sep 24
    debate

    Florida A&M University cancels planned televised debate after Jolly declines

    FAMU canceled a planned televised gubernatorial debate after Jolly declined to participate, leaving no agreed joint debate forum between the candidates.

    ↳ Florida A&M cancels debate between Jolly and Donalds - Yahoo · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
26. Sep 23
    controversy

    PolitiFact fact-checks Donalds's claims at WLRN economy summit

    PolitiFact reviewed claims made by Donalds at the WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit, including on the economy, insurance, and property taxes.

    ↳ Florida governor's race: Fact-checking Byron Donalds ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
27. Sep 23
    news

    Donalds and Jolly clash at WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit

    Donalds and Jolly made separate appearances at WLRN's Sunshine Economy Summit rather than a formal debate. They disagreed on insurance proposals, property taxes, and data centers. Donalds supported a constitutional amendment to reduce property taxes on owner-occupied homes.

    ↳ Byron Donalds, David Jolly clash at Florida economic forum · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
28. Sep 23
    controversy

    'Proud to have Trump's endorsement' post draws scrutiny amid website changes

    After the website redesign removing Trump references, reporting noted the contrast with Donalds's public statements expressing pride in having Trump's endorsement.

    ↳ 'Proud to have Trump's endorsement' post gets MAGA rep ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
29. Sep 22
    controversy

    Donalds campaign website removes prominent Trump references from homepage

    A redesign of Donalds's campaign website removed several prominent Trump mentions from the homepage, though Trump's endorsement remained on a separate endorsements page. The change prompted widespread coverage questioning whether Donalds was distancing himself from Trump.

    ↳ Byron Donalds removes Trump references from site · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
30. Sep 21
    debate

    Washington Examiner reports Jolly rejected three debate invitations from Donalds

    Reporting confirmed Jolly had rejected three proposed gubernatorial debate forums proposed by the Donalds campaign.

    ↳ David Jolly rejects three debates with Byron Donalds · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
31. Sep 20
    debate

    David Jolly refuses to debate Donalds, citing 'bad faith'

    After competing debate proposals from both campaigns, Jolly announced he would not debate Donalds, accusing him of 'repeated lies and bad faith.' Donalds's campaign said it had accepted offers for events on September 29, October 13, and October 22.

    ↳ David Jolly accuses Byron Donalds of 'bad faith,' declines debates · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders official
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; exact date not established in sources reviewed. byrondonalds.com
• Florida State Fraternal Order of Police union
  Endorsed Donalds; reported by Florida Politics in early September 2026; exact date not established in sources reviewed. floridapolitics.com
• 36 Florida Sheriffs (including 17 additional announced August 28, 2026) official
  Campaign reports 36 sheriff endorsements total; 17 additional announced August 28, 2026, named by The Floridian. floridianpress.com
• Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry official
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; exact date not established in sources reviewed. byrondonalds.com
• 72 Florida State Legislators official
  Campaign reports endorsements from 72 state legislators; individual dates not established in sources reviewed. byrondonalds.com
• Everglades Trust organization
  Endorsed Donalds for governor per The Floridian. floridianpress.com · Oct 6, 2026
• AFC Victory Fund (American Federation for Children political arm) organization
  School choice group endorsed Donalds for the general election. floridapolitics.com · Sep 30, 2026
• Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins official
  Collins endorsed Donalds for governor. miamitimesonline.com · Sep 24, 2026
• NRA Political Victory Fund organization
  Endorsed Donalds; reported September 14, 2026 by Florida Politics. floridapolitics.com · Sep 14, 2026
• Florida Police Benevolent Association union
  Florida's largest police union endorsed Donalds; reported September 14, 2026. floridapolitics.com · Sep 14, 2026
• Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis official
  DeSantis endorsed Donalds at a Florida GOP leadership forum. wesh.com · Sep 2, 2026
• Florida Police Chiefs Association organization
  Endorsement announced in campaign's July 20 roundup. byrondonalds.com · Jul 20, 2026
• Florida Senate President Ben Albritton official
  Endorsement announced in campaign's July 20 roundup. byrondonalds.com · Jul 20, 2026
• Florida Retail Federation organization
  Endorsement announced in campaign's July 20 roundup. byrondonalds.com · Jul 20, 2026
• Florida Citrus Mutual organization
  Endorsement announced in campaign's July 20 roundup. byrondonalds.com · Jul 20, 2026
• Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) organization
  AFP Action endorsed Donalds for governor on this date per its endorsement announcement. afpaction.com · Mar 4, 2026
• Club for Growth organization
  Club for Growth endorsed Donalds per its candidate page. clubforgrowth.org · Mar 11, 2025
• President Donald Trump official
  Trump endorsed Donalds; date per Club for Growth candidate page; also listed on campaign endorsements page. clubforgrowth.org · Feb 20, 2025

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