South Miami-Dade News

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) announced his endorsement of fellow Floridian Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19) for Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a statement, Rep. Gimenez expressed his support for Donalds, highlighting his conservative leadership and ability to unite the Republican party.

"As a fellow Floridian and America First Republican, I am proud to endorse my friend and colleague Byron Donalds for Speaker of the House," said Rep. Gimenez. "Byron is the present and future of the Republican party - he's the conservative leader we need to unite us as Republicans and expand our majority come November."

Congressman Carlos Giménez, who represents Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys, is the only Cuban-born Member of the 118th Congress. Having fled his homeland shortly after the Communist takeover of the island, Gimenez brings a unique perspective to his role in Congress. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the Homeland Security Committee, and the Select Committee on China.

The endorsement from Rep. Gimenez further strengthens Byron Donalds' campaign for Speaker of the House. Donalds, a Republican from Florida, has been gaining support within his party for his conservative principles and ability to bring Republicans together.

With the November elections approaching, Donalds' candidacy for Speaker of the House becomes even more significant. As the Republican party aims to expand its majority in the House, Donalds' leadership and endorsement from Rep. Gimenez will likely resonate with conservative voters.

The support from Congressman Carlos Gimenez reflects the growing momentum behind Byron Donalds' campaign for Speaker. As the Republican party seeks to solidify its position in Congress, Donalds' conservative values and ability to unite Republicans make him a compelling choice for the position.

If elected as Speaker of the House, Byron Donalds would bring a fresh perspective and a strong conservative voice to the leadership role. With the endorsement of Congressman Carlos Gimenez, Donalds' candidacy gains further credibility and support within the Republican party.

As the race for Speaker of the House intensifies, it will be interesting to see how the endorsements and support for Byron Donalds continue to develop. With the backing of Congressman Carlos Gimenez, Donalds has positioned himself as a strong contender for the role, with the potential to unite and lead the Republican majority in the House of Representatives.

To find out more, go to this link: https://gimenez.house.gov/2023/10/congressman-carlos-gimenez-endorses-byron-donalds-for-speaker