Byron Donalds

U.S. Representative — Florida's 19th Congressional District

Republican

Federal

Since January 2021

⚡ Not Seeking Re-Election

🔵 Unverified

Promise Score

75%

2 kept · 2 partial

Voting Attendance

Pending

Not yet entered

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The Bottom Line

Mixed Record — 75% Promise Score

75%

Out of 4 scored promises, Byron Donalds has 2 promises kept, 2 partial. The record shows partial follow-through — some promises kept, others not delivered.

2 Kept 2 Partial

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Oppose Federal Spending and Reduce National Debt

Economy & Taxes

◐ Partial

The Promise

"We have to get our fiscal house in order — the federal government spends too much and we are leaving a crushing debt to our children."

Gov. Record Byron Donalds · donalds.house.gov · Campaign Platform · 2020

The Record

Donalds, as a Freedom Caucus member, voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (H.R. 2471, signed March 2022) and the Inflation Reduction Act framework spending. However, he voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022 (H.R. 4350) and FY2023 (H.R. 7900), both of which contributed to increased federal spending. His record reflects a pattern of opposing domestic discretionary spending while supporting defense appropriations, resulting in a mixed fiscal record relative to his stated goal of reducing overall federal spending and debt.

Gov. Record GovTrack.us · Voting Record · 2021–2025; Congress.gov · Roll Call Votes · 2021–2025

✓

Support Trump's America First Legislative Agenda

Government Reform

✓ Kept

The Promise

"Byron Donalds is laser-focused on defeating the Democrats and keeping Florida Red — fighting for President Trump's agenda in Congress."

Campaign Byron Donalds Campaign Statement · Florida Politics · 2022 (verify date; April 2026 appears to be an error or future date)

The Record

Donalds has been a consistent Trump ally in Congress, voting in alignment with Republican and Trump-endorsed legislative priorities across the 117th, 118th, and 119th Congresses. He is a member of the House Freedom Caucus. GovTrack ranks him as the 2nd most politically right representative compared to all House members. However, he missed 155 of 2,709 roll call votes (5.7%), significantly above the 2.1% median among current representatives, which somewhat undercuts the claim of full engagement in advancing the legislative agenda.

Gov. Record GovTrack.us · Byron Donalds Voting Record · 2021–2025; Florida Politics · 2022–2025

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Advocate for Clean Water in Southwest Florida

Environment

◐ Partial

The Promise

"I will focus on policy related to water quality in Southwest Florida — clean water is a priority for our communities."

Campaign Byron Donalds · Campaign Announcement · Naples Daily News or local SW Florida outlet · 2020

The Record

Donalds identified water quality in Southwest Florida as a top legislative priority upon taking office in January 2021. He voted for H.R. 7283, the STREAM Act, which passed the House 391-9 in July 2022 and addressed water infrastructure improvements. He also supported provisions within the Water Resources Development Act relevant to Everglades restoration and Southwest Florida waterways. However, he has not introduced standalone legislation specifically targeting Southwest Florida water quality issues such as toxic algae blooms or Lake Okeechobee discharges, and broader environmental legislative actions remain limited.

Gov. Record Congress.gov · H.R. 7283 Roll Call Vote · July 2022; GovTrack.us · Byron Donalds Voting Record · 2021–2025

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Expand School Choice and Charter School Funding

Education

✓ Kept

The Promise

"Every child in America deserves access to a quality education — school choice empowers families to find the best fit for their kids."

Gov. Record Byron Donalds · donalds.house.gov · Campaign Platform · 2020

The Record

Donalds has been a consistent advocate for school choice throughout his congressional tenure. He co-sponsored the Educational Choice for Children Act (H.R. 531 in the 118th Congress), which would create federal tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations. He also co-sponsored the SCHOOL Act and has spoken publicly in favor of expanding charter school funding and voucher programs. While none of his school choice bills have been signed into law as standalone legislation, his sponsorship and advocacy record aligns consistently with his stated promise.

Gov. Record Congress.gov · H.R. 531 · 118th Congress; GovTrack.us · Byron Donalds Sponsored Legislation · 2021–2025

Promise Score Over Time

Month	Score	Entries	Change
May 2026	75%	4	—

Legislative record pending.

Byron Donalds is a Republican U.S. Representative from Florida's 19th Congressional District (Southwest Florida/Naples area), serving since 2021. A Brooklyn native, he came to Florida over 20 years ago to study at Florida A&M University and Florida State University. He has been involved in Florida politics for approximately a decade. Donalds is running to succeed term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2026 gubernatorial race. He received President Donald Trump's endorsement before officially announcing his campaign in March 2025. As of Q1 2026, his campaign has raised over $67 million — the largest total for a non-incumbent candidate for Governor in the first quarter of an election year. Polling shows him leading the Republican primary with 46% support (Emerson College, March 2026).

Others from Federal Government

U.S. Representatives serve two-year terms representing a congressional district of approximately 710,000 residents. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Donalds votes on federal legislation, appropriations bills, and resolutions. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee where he focuses on regulatory reform, banking, and financial policy. He is a member of the House Freedom Caucus — a group of conservative Republicans who advocate for limited government and fiscal conservatism.

Florida's 19th Congressional District covers Southwest Florida including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Bonita Springs, Naples, and Marco Island across Lee and Collier Counties. The district has a significant Republican voter registration advantage of approximately 550,000 voters over Democrats.

As a congressman Donalds has focused on economic growth, school choice, clean water for Southwest Florida, criminal justice reform, and supporting President Trump's legislative agenda. He chairs no committees but has been an active voice within the Freedom Caucus on fiscal and constitutional issues. He was first elected in 2020 in a crowded nine-way Republican primary, winning by 770 votes over the threshold to avoid a recount.

Donor information pending.

Office Phone

(239) 599-6033

Office Address

1039 SE 9th Ave, Suite 308, Cape Coral, FL 33990

ZIP Codes Served

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