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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.
42days
·18hours
until Election DayRon DeSantis (R) term-limited. Major battleground.
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Candidates4
This candidate list is unconfirmed and may be incomplete. It has not been checked against state filing records, so challengers may be missing.
Governor of Florida · FL
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.
22 issues·82% aligned
Ashley MoodyRunning
Florida Attorney General since 2019. Former Hillsborough County circuit judge. Youngest judge in Florida when appointed. Expected major contender in the Republican primary.
Jimmy PatronisRunning
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 FriedRunning
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.