Former Florida House speaker mounts gubernatorial bid, challenging Trump-backed candidate Rep. Byron Donalds

Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner jumps into the Sunshine State's gubernatorial contest even as U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has President Trump's backing

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner speaks during a press conference in Miami, on May 9, 2023 (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Florida's state constitution stipulates, "No person who has, or but for resignation would have, served as governor or acting governor for more than six years in two consecutive terms shall be elected governor for the succeeding term."

Renner added in his posts, "As a military veteran of two wars, a state prosecutor, and Speaker of the House, I’ve fought the tough battles, and I will never back down from the fight for our conservative values.  As a father, I am committed to securing Florida’s safety and prosperity for the next generation."

SEN. RICK SCOTT ENDORSES TRUMP-BACKED FLORIDA GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., shakes hands with former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Moms for Liberty Joyful Warriors national summit at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown on June 30, 2023 in Philadelphia (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

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Former Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who is now serving as a U.S. Senator, has also endorsed Donalds.

Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.

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