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Byron Donalds leads Florida House race with significant war chest and endorsement from President Trump

Byron Donalds is the front-runner to represent Florida's new congressional district, boasting a $90 million war chest and a prominent endorsement from President Trump. As a member of the House Freedom Caucus, Donalds has established himself as a 'Make America Great Again' member of the House. He faces several challengers, including Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and far-right activist James Fishback, who has gained momentum among the 'groyper' movement. While Donalds maintains a commanding lead in polls, Fishback has used the race to push white nationalism into the Florida governor's race. Meanwhile, the administration announced that Florida's new congressional map, pushed through by Governor Ron DeSantis, favors Republicans in 24 of the 28 districts. This redistricting effort has created several high-profile primary races, including a contest for the seat vacated by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Other notable races include Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz running in a neighboring district and Republican Rep. Cory Mills facing three challengers despite ongoing ethics investigations.

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