2026 gubernatorial election
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a campaign ad criticizing Democratic opponent David Jolly's insurance plan and its hurricane tax on Florida families. The ad, titled "Disaster," was shared by Rep. Donalds on social media. "How much will David Jolly's hurricane tax cost Florida? According to a new study, a thousand dollars […]
The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor by praising his commitment to public safety. "On behalf of the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police and the more than 24,000 law enforcement officers and families we represent across the […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared a dose of optimism heading into the Labor Day weekend as he looks to become the first elected Democrat for Florida governor in over three decades. According to Inside Elections, the gubernatorial contest between Jolly and Republican challenger Byron Donalds has moved from "solid Republican" to "likely Republican" with […]
Republican gubernatorial candidate Representative Byron Donalds (FL-19) has continued to shift his opinion on artificial intelligence, now vowing to support local control over the construction and approval of these hyperscale data centers. This comes after his opponent, Democratic nominee David Jolly, criticized his previous support and financial ties to the centers, which have become increasingly […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingolia, and Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson while speaking at the Florida GOP Leadership Forum in Tampa this week. "I'm endorsing the slate here tonight, even Blaise Ingoglia, because […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared he has been endorsed by the Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) in the governor's race. "Florida’s firefighters and paramedics put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and our communities," Donalds wrote on social media. "I’m honored to have the support of the […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced the endorsements of 17 additional state law enforcement following his Republican primary victory in his bid for governor this week. The endorsements include. Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick Volusia County Sheriff […]
Florida has long been considered a solidly red state, with a long track record of sitting Republican governors . The last time a Democrat occupied the governor's mansion was 1999 when Gov. Buddy McKay was governor. Governor Ron DeSantis won the position for the first time in 2018 with 49.6% of the vote, beating out […]
Friends of Byron Donalds, a political action committee supporting Rep. Donalds' gubernatorial campaign, released an ad promoting the Republican hopeful's plan to address Florida's affordability crisis. The 30-second ad begins by emphasizing Rep. Donalds being raised by a single mother with two jobs and raising three kids while "barely making ends meet." Donalds grew up […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared that he has received an endorsement from Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins for Florida governor through a social media post today. Higgins became Miami's first Democratic mayor since 1997 after winning the city's mayoral runoff election by 18 points over Republican challenger Emilio Gonzalez in Dec. 2025. She was also the […]
Democratic nominee for Florida governor David Jolly said he would issue an immediate moratorium on data centers in Florida if elected governor in November. He criticized Republican nominee and Rep. Byron Donalds for his support for data centers in the past. Voters are speaking up. As Governor, I'll issue an immediate moratorium on data centers. […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced Sen. Bryan Avila (R-Hialeah Gardens) as his choice for lieutenant governor while speaking at the Freedom Tower at Miami-Dade College in Miami today. "Brian Avila is the son of Cuban exiles who fled communism so their children could live in freedom," Donalds said. " We didn't […]
Friends of Byron Donalds, a political action committee supporting Rep. Donalds' gubernatorial campaign released an ad criticizing Democratic opponent David Jolly for his stances on a slew of tax policies affecting everyday Americans. The 30-second ad was shared by Rep. Donalds on his 'X' page. "Wait tables to make ends meet, and David Jolly wants […]
In a scathing X post over the weekend, Representative Randy Fine, R-Florida, called state Representative and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) a "full-blown communist" before calling her "uniquely stupid." Rep. Nixon gained attention after protesting the mid-decade redrawing of Florida's using congressional maps with a megaphone on the House floor in April, […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly pushed back on assertions that's he's far left from Congressman and Republican challenger Byron Donalds (R-FL) while speaking on CUOMO with host Chris Cuomo on NewsNation this week. "He's hit me with $5 million in trans ads. He's making the ideological stuff. He's calling me a radical," Jolly said. "Chris, […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a blistering ad attacking opponent David Jolly on his "far-left" Democratic policies. The ad starts off with an apparent Jolly saying he "approves this message" regarding his political stances, including Second Amendment rights. "Who cares about some of the finer points of the Second Amendment? We […]
In an X post Thursday, Republican nominee for Governor and current state Representative Byron Donalds accused Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly of being a "Trojan Horse" for the Democratic socialists. In the X post, Rep. Donalds reposted a Fox News Hannity Show clip during which Jolly implies he will campaign with Democratic candidate for U.S. […]
Just hours before Florida voters head to the polls to vote in the primary election for statewide offices, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, who is running for governor to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis, announced who will be his second-in-command if he wins. Just after 6 p.m. Monday night, Lt. Gov. Collins announced that Kevin Guthrie […]
