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October 28, 1978: Byron Donalds is Born
On October 28, 1978, Byron Lowell Donalds was born.
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1996: Graduates High School
In 1996, Byron Donalds graduated from Nazareth Regional High School in East Flatbush.
1997: Charged with Marijuana Possession
In 1997, Byron Donalds faced charges for marijuana possession, which were later dropped as part of a pre-trial diversion program.
2000: Pleads No Contest to Felony Theft Charge
Byron Donalds pleaded no contest to a felony theft charge in 2000; however, the record was subsequently sealed and expunged.
2002: Graduates from Florida State University
Byron Donalds earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and marketing from Florida State University in 2002.
2002: Graduates from Florida State University
Byron Donalds graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and marketing from Florida State University in 2002.
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2003: Begins Career at TIB Bank
Byron Donalds began his professional career as a credit analyst at TIB Bank in 2003.
2004: Promoted to Senior Credit Analyst
Byron Donalds was promoted to senior credit analyst at TIB Bank in 2004.
2007: Leaves TIB Bank
In 2007, Byron Donalds left his position at TIB Bank to become a portfolio manager at CMG Surety LLC.
2012: Runs for U.S. House of Representatives
As a member of the Tea Party movement, Byron Donalds ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 but was unsuccessful.
2012: Runs for U.S. House of Representatives
In 2012, Byron Donalds was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 19th congressional district, finishing fifth out of six candidates.
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2014: Considered as Candidate for U.S. House
Byron Donalds was considered as a likely candidate for the U.S. House in Florida's 19th congressional district in 2014, following Trey Radel's resignation, but he ultimately did not run.
2015: Joins Wells Fargo Advisors
Byron Donalds joined Wells Fargo Advisors as a Financial Advisor in 2015.
2016: Elected to Florida House of Representatives
Byron Donalds was elected to represent the 80th district in the Florida House of Representatives in 2016.
2016: Elected to Florida House of Representatives
Byron Donalds was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016 and served as the chair of the Insurance and Banking Subcommittee.
August 2020: Target of False Dropout Rumors
In August 2020, during his campaign for Florida's 19th congressional district, Byron Donalds was targeted with false rumors that he was dropping out of the race, which he publicly denied.
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2020: Questions Legitimacy of 2020 Election
Byron Donalds has expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election.
2020: Joins "Freedom Force"
In late 2020, Byron Donalds was identified as a participant in the "Freedom Force," a group of incoming House Republicans focused on opposing socialism.
2020: Elected to Congress
Byron Donalds was elected to Congress in 2020, defeating Democratic nominee Cindy Banyai.
2020: Completes Florida House Term
In 2020, Byron Donalds completed his term in the Florida House of Representatives.
January 3, 2021: Sworn into Congress
Byron Donalds was sworn into office as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 19th congressional district on January 3, 2021.
January 2021: Objects to Election Certification
In January 2021, Byron Donalds voted against certifying the electors from Arizona and Pennsylvania for the 2020 presidential election.
January 2021: Objects to Election Certification
In January 2021, Byron Donalds voted to object to the certification of electors from Arizona and Pennsylvania in the 2020 presidential election.
June 2021: Votes to Repeal Iraq War Authorization
In June 2021, Byron Donalds voted in favor of repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
2021: Blocked from Congressional Black Caucus
Byron Donalds was blocked from joining the Congressional Black Caucus in 2021.
2021: Elected to U.S. House of Representatives
In 2021, Byron Donalds became the U.S. representative for Florida's 19th congressional district.
January 3, 2023: Receives Votes for Speaker of the House
Byron Donalds received votes for Speaker of the House during the 118th Congress's first election on January 3, 2023, marking the first time two Black lawmakers were nominated for the position.
January 2023: Nominated for Speaker of the House
In January 2023, during the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker election, Byron Donalds was nominated for speakership in multiple rounds of voting.
July 2023: Claims Joe Biden is Not Legitimate President
Byron Donalds reiterated his claim that Joe Biden is not the legitimate president of the United States in a July 2023 interview with Vanity Fair.
October 2023: Candidate for Speaker of the House
Byron Donalds was a candidate for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives in the October 2023 election.
October 2023: Candidate for Speaker of the House
Byron Donalds was a candidate in the October 2023 election for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
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2023: Votes Against Fiscal Responsibility Act
Byron Donalds voted against the final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 in the House.