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Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner , a Republican, launched a Sunshine State gubernatorial bid, jumping into the race after President Donald Trump backed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds for the job earlier this year.

"As a legislator and Speaker of the House, I stood with Ron DeSantis to brand our state the Free State of Florida," Renner said in social media posts . "I’m running for Governor so that when the DeSantis era comes to an end, we can defend our victories and solve the challenges that remain."

Current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis , who is serving his second-consecutive term and is consequently not permitted to be elected again in 2026, said that he is not backing Renner, noting, "I think it was an ill-advised deci

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