Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 4.5.26
Byron Donalds is identified as the frontrunner in the Florida gubernatorial race with a dominant fundraising lead.
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Published Apr 12, 2026
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Florida lawmakers delayed budget negotiations until a late April special session, while Governor DeSantis made high-profile sports appearances. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins's gubernatorial campaign faces scrutiny following strong fundraising and polling leads by Byron Donalds.
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