Former Congressman Yoho Backs Renner for Florida Governor

Yoho praises Renner's conservative leadership and ability to deliver results for Floridians.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:37pm

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Former U.S. Congressman Ted Yoho has endorsed Paul Renner, a former Florida House Speaker, in the race for Florida Governor. Yoho cited Renner's commitment to conservative principles, his track record of delivering results, and his strong support for Governor Ron DeSantis' agenda as key reasons for the endorsement.

Why it matters

This endorsement from a well-known conservative figure in North Florida could provide a boost to Renner's campaign as he seeks to position himself as the conservative alternative to front-runner Byron Donalds in the race to succeed Governor DeSantis. Yoho's backing helps solidify Renner's credentials with the Republican base.

The details

In his endorsement, Yoho praised Renner's leadership on key conservative priorities like cutting taxes, expanding school choice, passing tort reform, and prioritizing public safety. Yoho also credited Renner with providing crucial support to Governor DeSantis in preserving Florida as a 'Free State' and fighting against 'liberal progressivism'.

  • Yoho represented Florida's 3rd Congressional District from 2013 to 2021.
  • Renner currently serves as the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.

The players

Ted Yoho

A former U.S. Congressman who represented Florida's 3rd Congressional District from 2013 to 2021.

Paul Renner

A former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives who is running for Governor of Florida.

Ron DeSantis

The current Governor of Florida.

Byron Donalds

A front-runner in the race to succeed Ron DeSantis as Governor of Florida.

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What they’re saying

“Paul Renner is a tried-and-tested conservative fighter. During my time in Congress, I worked closely with Paul, and I saw firsthand his commitment to conservative principles and his ability to deliver real results for the people of our state.”

— Ted Yoho, Former U.S. Congressman

“However, he could not have achieved this alone; he relied on the strong support and leadership of House Speaker Paul Renner.”

— Ted Yoho, Former U.S. Congressman

“Congressman Yoho has always stood firm for conservative values, and I'm honored to have his support. Together, we'll continue fighting to lower costs for families, defend our constitutional rights, and ensure our state continues leading the way for the nation.”

— Paul Renner, Former Florida House Speaker

What’s next

Renner will continue campaigning across Florida, seeking to build on Yoho's endorsement and position himself as the conservative alternative to Donalds in the Republican primary.

The takeaway

This endorsement from a respected conservative figure like Yoho provides a boost to Renner's campaign as he seeks to gain ground on front-runner Donalds. It also highlights the ongoing battle within the Florida Republican Party between different factions vying for the party's future direction.