Republican Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida announced on Tuesday night his intent to run for governor.

Why It Matters

Donalds is an avid Trump supporter and came to the president's side when the Sunshine State's current governor, Ron DeSantis, threw his name into the 2024 presidential race during the Republican primary.

What To Know

While speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity, Donalds said, "Well look Sean, after a lot of prayer, a lot of thought with my family and my friends, I'm here to announce my candidacy to be the next governor of the great state of Florida."

Donalds continued in part, "Now is the time to now take the mantle and lead our state into the future. We have a great governor; Ron DeSantis has done a tremendous job for our state. But now the job is to keep the best state in the country as the best state in the country. And so that's going to be the mission at hand, and I'm excited to announce my candidacy with you tonight."

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