Florida sheriffs get behind Byron Donalds for governor: ‘Law and order candidate’

Published September 29, 2025 8:00am ET



EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Byron Donalds’s (R-FL) campaign for Florida governor received a boost on Monday with the endorsements of law enforcement leaders across the Sunshine State. 

Over a dozen sheriffs backed Donalds, one of two Republicans who have announced bids to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). Donalds received one of his first high-profile endorsements in February when President Donald Trump endorsed his candidacy. 

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