Byron Donalds Rolls Out $20 Million Ad Blitz and Earns CFC Florida Highly Qualified Governor Rating

U.S. Representative Byron Donalds has launched a $20 million statewide advertising campaign for the 2026 Florida governor race, the largest media investment in the contest to date. The buy includes two new television and digital ads and is intended to lock down the Republican field early through saturation spending rather than traditional endorsements.

Separately, the Christian Family Coalition (CFC) Florida awarded Donalds a “Highly Qualified” rating for the governorship, citing his alignment with the organization’s Christian‑values platform and his fundraising capability. CFC Florida does not endorse candidates but evaluates their qualifications based on policy positions and campaign resources.