What policies is Byron Donalds expected to push as governor of Florida?

Affordability: insurance, taxes and housing

Donalds says he wants to tackle Florida's high property insurance rates by focusing on tort reform and "supercharging" home hardening programs for properties built before 1992. He plans to reduce insurance costs by cracking down on lawsuit abuse and protecting reforms that prevent false claims, which he says drive up premiums for everyone.

On taxes, he said he would revisit property tax cuts, and that if Amendment 3 did not pass, he would bring the issue back through Florida's Tax and Budget Reform Commission, with the goal of eliminating homestead property taxes in the state. He has also promised no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and no tax on Social Security.

On housing, Donalds focuses on making homes cheaper to build by speeding up permitting, reducing development timelines and streamlining government approvals.

Education: school choice and literacy

Donalds has touted universal vouchers and expressed an interest in making Florida "the model state for school choice" by allowing parents to choose among private educational providers competing in the marketplace. He also advocates for greater parental supervision over learning materials.

He has set a goal of math, reading and writing mastery for every Florida graduate. He opposes diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public universities while emphasizing merit-based admissions alongside expanded workforce training and apprenticeship alternatives.

Law and order: immigration and fentanyl

On law and order, Donalds supports a crackdown on illegal immigration, including cutting off state funds, subsidies and free perks that he says encourage illegal immigration into Florida. He also says he wants to target fentanyl by creating harsher punishments for the drug cartels that bring it into the state.

Economy, tech and infrastructure

Donalds wants to make Florida a major technology and financial hub by investing in and supporting commercial space growth and what he calls smart growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure. On energy, he favors an "all-of-the-above" strategy including natural gas and small modular nuclear reactors to ensure reliable power generation.

On fiscal responsibility, Donalds says his administration will continue a government efficiency initiative, declaring "We are going to DOGE every agency" and that "there will be no sacred cows." He also promises every state contract, budget and fee will be posted publicly.

Environment

Donalds has vowed to finish Everglades restoration and apply the model to other ailing ecosystems in the state, and plans to establish a Florida Coastal Corridor, modeled after the Florida Wildlife Corridor, to protect the state's coastlines and strengthen them against damaging storms.

Healthcare

Donalds opposes Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act and has called for reforms to Florida's Agency for Persons with Disabilities. His campaign platform includes a proposal called "Your Doctor Your Price," which would require every licensed Florida provider to post cash prices for the top 50 common services.