Donalds wrote on social media: “Three opportunities for Floridians to compare two very different visions for our state’s future. pic.twitter.com/O6IwtQ9PY2 — Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) July 20, 2026GOP gubernatorial candidate James Fishback replied to Donalds: “You’re in *no position* to challenge anyone to a debate after you refuse to show up to the @PatrickBetDavid debate.” Governor Jay Collins, who is running with Governor Ron DeSantis’s endorsement, replied to Donalds: “This is cute” with a chicken emoji. Jolly also replied to Donalds’ challenge on social media: “Get through your primary and we’ll talk.” The Florida Phoenix noted Jolly appears to be “the clear frontrunner in the Democratic primary.”]