Sen. Rick Scott, Former Florida Governor, Endorses Trump-Backed Byron Donalds

Sen. Rick Scott Endorses rep. Byron Donalds in 2026 Florida Governor’s Race

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott on Friday endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race, adding another high-profile Republican backing for the Naples congressman as he seeks to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis. Sen. Scott, who served two terms as governor before being elected to the Senate in 2018, called Donalds a “principled conservative” who would “lead with courage and conviction and fight on behalf of every Floridian.” “[D]uring my time a…

Sen. Rick Scott, former Florida governor, endorses Trump-backed Byron Donalds

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has endorsed fellow Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' Florida gubernatorial bid. Scott served as governor of the Sunshine State prior to current Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Sen. Rick Scott endorses Trump-backed Florida gubernatorial candidate

Republican Sen. Rick Scott, Florida's former governor, endorsed GOP Rep. Byron Donalds, a Trump-backed Sunshine State gubernatorial candidate.

Sen. Rick Scott endorses Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida governor

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has endorsed fellow Republican Rep. Byron Donalds’ Florida gubernatorial bid. Scott served as governor of the Sunshine State prior to current Gov. Ron DeSantis. “I am proud to stand with President Trump and endorse Byron Donalds for Governor of Florida. Byron is a principled conservative who will lead with courage and conviction and fight on behalf of every Floridian,” Scott no…