NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough
Florida Gun Rights group opposes Byron Donalds' selection of Bryan Avila as running mate
The advocacy group Florida Gun Rights has publicly expressed opposition to Byron Donalds' choice of state Senator Bryan Avila as his running mate. The group's objection stems from Avila's 2018 vote in the Florida House of Representatives in favor of gun-safety legislation passed following the Parkland school shooting.
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The disagreement highlights internal tensions within the Florida Republican political landscape regarding past legislative records on firearm regulation.
Key Facts
- Byron Donalds selected state Senator Bryan Avila as his running mate.
- Florida Gun Rights opposes the selection of Bryan Avila.
- The opposition is based on Avila's 2018 vote for gun-safety legislation.
- The legislation in question was passed in the Florida House following the Parkland massacre.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFlorida Gun Rights“Advocacy group expressing concern over the selection”organizationGun Owners of America“Advocacy group supporting the ticket”personByron Donalds“Gubernatorial candidate selecting a running mate”personBryan Avila“State Senator and selected running mate”personBlaise Ingoglia“CFO supporting the ticket”personRick Scott“Former Governor who pushed the 2018 legislation”personJames Uthmeier“Attorney General candidate supporting the ticket”