NewsFlorida DailyAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough
Byron Donalds selects State Sen. Bryan Ávila as running mate for Florida gubernatorial ticket
Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds has named Florida State Sen. Bryan Ávila as his candidate for lieutenant governor. The announcement was made on Tuesday at the Freedom Tower in Miami.
Read the full story at Florida DailyWhy It Matters
The selection of a finalizes the Republican ticket for the upcoming Florida gubernatorial election, impacting the campaign strategy and regional representation of the party.
Key Facts
- Byron Donalds is the Republican nominee for Governor of Florida.
- Bryan Ávila is a sitting Florida State Senator representing Hialeah.
- The announcement took place on Tuesday at the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami.
- The selection is intended to strengthen the ticket's ties to the Cuban American community in Miami-Dade County.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Current Governor of Florida”personPaul Renner“Former Florida House Speaker”personGwen Graham“Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor”locationMiami Dade College“Site of the announcement”personDonald Trump“Former President who endorsed Donalds”personByron Donalds“Republican gubernatorial nominee and current Congressman”personBryan Ávila“Florida State Senator and selected running mate”personDavid Jolly“Democratic gubernatorial nominee”locationFreedom Tower“Location of the announcement in Miami”locationMiami-Dade“Key region for the campaign”locationFlorida“State of the election”