Released by the Office of Byron Donalds ..
Naples, FL – Today, conservative Byron Donalds, entered the race for Congress in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. Byron is a proven conservative leader in the Florida State House, a successful business leader, a husband, and a proud father of three.
“Today, I’m everything the fake news media tells you doesn’t exist, a strong Trump-supporting, gun-owning, liberty-loving, pro-life, politically incorrect black man,” said Donalds in his announcement video.
The video can be viewed here.
“I’m announcing my run for Congress to fight back against the liberal extremism that is destroying this country and our American Dream. I’m a proven defender of the Second Amendment, a proud supporter of President Donald Trump, and a leader in Florida’s school choice movement. As your next congressman, I will take my experience and proven leadership to Washington and fight back against the tyranny of the left. In Florida, I have proven that I do not back down from a fight, nor am I swayed by special interests and the whims of political leadership. In Washington, I will drain the swamp, fight socialism, and bring home wins for our conservative values here in Florida.”
The Donalds campaign also released an announcement video highlighting his background and efforts to support President Trump.
About Byron: Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Byron Donalds is the product of a single parent household. His mother taught him that with hard work and determination, the American Dream is possible. This philosophy guides Byron in his professional career, his home life, and his public service.
Byron attended Florida State University and graduated in 2002 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in finance and marketing. Byron’s career path has included working in the finance, insurance and banking industries in Southwest Florida.
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, Byron currently sits on six committees and honorably serves as chairman of the Insurance and Banking Subcommittee. He was named a “Champion of Economic Freedom” for his A+ rating by Americans for Prosperity and received the Conservative Excellence award by the American Conservative Union Foundation. In 2019, Byron received the legislative champion award from the Florida Juvenile Justice Association for his work raising Florida’s felony theft threshold for the first time since 1986 and sponsoring the Florida First Step Act. During his time in the Florida House, Byron has primarily focused on criminal justice reform, protecting our seniors, and striving to make sure each child in Florida has access to a world-class education.
Byron was previously appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the Board of Trustees for Florida Southwestern State College. From 2004 to 2018, Byron served as a youth leader at Living Word Family Church, where he mentored middle school and high school students. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering as a coach in youth basketball leagues.
Byron Donalds lives in Naples, Florida with his wife Erika and their three sons, Damon, Darin and Mason.