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StatewideFLNovember 3, 2026

Florida Governor

The leader of your state, kind of like a president but just for your state. Usually serves 4 years.

222days
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14hours
until Election Day

Ron DeSantis (R) term-limited. Major battleground.

Party Breakdown
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Candidates4

Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantisIncumbentRunning

Governor of Florida since 2019. Term-limited and cannot run again in 2026. Former U.S. Representative. Ran for president in 2024 Republican primary. This will be an open seat.

Ashley Moody

Florida Attorney General since 2019. Former Hillsborough County circuit judge. Youngest judge in Florida when appointed. Expected major contender in the Republican primary.

Jimmy Patronis

Florida Chief Financial Officer since 2017. Former state representative from Panama City. Close DeSantis ally. Announced bid for governor. Focused on insurance reform and fiscal conservatism.

Nikki Fried

Former Florida Commissioner of Agriculture (2019-2023). 2022 Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Cannabis attorney and lobbyist. Only statewide elected Democrat in Florida 2019-2023. Likely Democratic nominee again.