Nov 3, 2026 · open seat
Florida - Governor
Gov. Ron DeSantis is term-limited. Republicans have won every Florida governor’s race since 1998, but September polls show a close race.
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David Jolly
Democrat
Former Republican congressman from Pinellas County who became a Democrat in 2025. Running mate: former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham.
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Byron Donalds
Republican
U.S. representative for Florida’s 19th district, endorsed by Trump. Would be Florida’s first Black governor. Running mate: Bryan Avila.
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Who's ahead?
CookLIKELY RSabatoLEAN RDDHQLEAN R
Ratings: Cook Political Report (Sept 10), Sabato’s Crystal Ball (Sept 22), Decision Desk HQ (Sept 12). Sources: Wikipedia (Cook, DDHQ) · 270toWin (Sabato)
Donalds
44
Jolly
43
Nine percent undecided. Jolly leads 48–36 among voters outside the two major parties. A Change Research poll (Sept 7–9) had Jolly up 47–44.
Sources: Wikipedia, Florida Politics, Change Research · September 2026
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