NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade
Byron Donalds selects State Senator Bryan Avila as running mate for Florida gubernatorial bid
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has named State Senator Bryan Avila of Hialeah as his running mate for the upcoming Florida election. Avila, who currently represents Senate District 39, has served in the Florida legislature since 2014 and recently spearheaded legislative efforts regarding property tax exemptions.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
The selection of Senator Avila, a prominent Miami-Dade legislator, signals a strategic focus on securing Hispanic voter support and leveraging his experience in state tax and finance policy for the Donalds campaign.
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Who's Mentioned
personByron Donalds“Republican nominee for Florida Governor who selected the running mate.”personBryan Ávila“Florida State Senator for District 39 and newly announced running mate for Byron”organizationAsociación de Veteranos en Florida“Organization providing background on Ávila's family history.”locationFlorida“Jurisdiction of the gubernatorial race.”locationHialeah“Home base of Senator Avila.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the announcement.”personBryan Avila“Selected as running mate; represents District 39 in the Florida Senate.”personCindy Gil“Spouse of Bryan Ávila.”organizationLatinos for Byron“Avila participated in the launch event.”organizationVeterans for Byron“Avila serves as a co-chair.”