Florida Governor

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

The state's chief executive. Signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, proposes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints many officials and judges, commands the National Guard, and can grant pardons. Usually a 4-year term.

Candidates

Byron Donalds

Republican · $21M raised (state filings) · 96 endorsements listed
Moderately right · from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview)

David Jolly

Democrat · $12M raised (state filings) · 62 endorsements listed
Slightly right · from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview)

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