Donalds' Stock Trades Surface in Governor Race
Florida voters can review the trading record of a congressman who is now seeking the state's governorship.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Public Companies
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Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds, who is not seeking re-election to Congress in 2026, is running for governor of Florida. His recent stock activity, including around $312,000 in 2026 trades, is drawing attention as his disclosed trading record is examined.
Why it matters
Members of Congress must disclose stock purchases and sales, so Donalds' trading record is publicly visible while he runs for office. Donalds will also no longer be bound by the congressional 45-day disclosure window if he wins the governorship, which changes how his trades are reported.
Donalds has made more than 375 trades since 2021, with trading peaking at over $6 million in 2023 before falling to $1.05 million in 2025 and about $312,000 so far in 2026. Prediction markets gave Donalds a 63% chance of winning against Democrat Jolly, versus 37% for Jolly, though the source does not say what the markets measure beyond that.
The players
Byron Donalds
Republican U.S. Representative from Florida who is running for governor and is not seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.
Quiver Quantitative
A financial data firm that tracks and publishes congressional stock trading disclosures.
Benzinga
A financial media and data company that publishes a Government Trades tracker of lawmakers' stock transactions.
Kalshi
A regulated prediction market platform where users trade on the outcomes of future events, including elections.
The details
Under federal rules, members of Congress must report stock purchases and sales within a set period, which is how the public can see individual trades. Donalds' disclosed activity includes four Netflix purchases of $1,000 to $15,000 each and a sale of some Trade Desk shares in March. Those disclosures are compiled by trackers such as Quiver Quantitative and Benzinga, which makes the trading history searchable for voters and reporters.
Timeline
2021: Start of the congressional stock trading record tracked for Donalds.
2023: Donalds' most active trading year, with over $6 million in trades.
2025: Donalds made $1.05 million in trades.
March 2026: Donalds sold some Trade Desk shares.
2026: Donalds' trades total around $312,000 so far this year.
Market Landscape
Public disclosure of lawmakers' stock trades, compiled by data firms such as Quiver Quantitative and Benzinga, has made congressional portfolios a routine subject of campaign scrutiny. Donalds' trading record now sits alongside his gubernatorial bid, illustrating how these disclosures carry into state-level races.
Investors and operators who follow congressional trading data should note that Donalds' disclosed trades will remain public through his campaign. Anyone considering how political stock disclosures affect market sentiment should review trading disclosures with a qualified financial advisor.
The takeaway
Operators tracking public-company exposure should note that congressional trading disclosures are a searchable public record that can surface in campaigns. Anyone evaluating their own disclosure or compliance obligations should consult a qualified attorney or accountant.
Further reading
For more context on how publicly traded companies and their stock activity are tracked, explore Public Companies coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Benzinga.
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