2026 gubernatorial election
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Republican Party of Florida for choosing to not have gubernatorial candidates debate at the upcoming Sunshine State Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood on June 27th while taking questions from reporters at a press conference in West Palm Beach this week. "There should be a debate. They […]
The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) announced its endorsement of gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) through a press release this week. The FOP is the largest law enforcement organization in the state with over 25,000 members. "Paul Renner stands apart as the clear choice for the endorsement of the Florida Fraternal Order of Police. […]
A new poll conducted by the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a commanding lead over his Republican primary opponents in the governor's race. The results, per a press release, give Rep. Donalds 54% support, with businessman James Fishback at 8%, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins at […]
David Jolly has announced Gwen Graham as his running mate, and the political world is buzzing. Jolly, who formerly served as U.S. Rep. for Florida's 13th district as a Republican, has enlisted former U.S. Rep. for Florida's 2nd district as his pick for lieutenant governor. In a video posted on social media, Jolly commented that […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is expected to announce former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham as his lieutenant governor pick on Thursday during a campaign rally at Florida International University, multiple sources told Axios this week. Graham, who served District 2 from 2015 to 2017, is the daughter of former Florida Democratic governor Bob Graham, who […]
The race for the Democratic gubernatorial nominee has come to an end as Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has suspended his gubernatorial campaign. During a news conference, Mayor Demings announced that he would be suspending his campaign for governor after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. "Monday of this week, I received some bad news from […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced a comprehensive plan to cut the cost of living for Florida families while speaking at a press conference in Winter Park this week. The plan, known as the "Live Florida" initiative, includes property tax relief, insurance reform, workforce opportunities, educational training for students, and food security as Collins builds his […]
The Byron Donalds Campaign and Friends of Byron Donalds PAC announced it raised $13.8 million in April and May to bring Congressman and Florida candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) total war chest to $81.1 million in his campaign bid. "These fundraising numbers emphatically illustrate the surging enthusiasm for Byron Donald's campaign," Byron Donalds' Communications Director Gates […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced his homeowner's insurance plan to help lower insurance rates by double digits with Florida's hurricane season kicking off this week. "Before I was Speaker of the House, Florida was ranked as the worst insurance market in the country due to hurricanes, frivolous litigation, and fraud," Renner said in […]
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis (F-FL) announced his endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) for Florida governor by praising him as a "conservative fighter" in a social media post this week. "Byron is a proven conservative fighter who knows what it takes to defend our freedoms, grow our economy, and keep Florida leading the nation. That's […]
Hardee County Sheriff Vent Crawford announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his conservative values in a statement this week. “It is an honor to give Lt. Governor Jay Collins my full endorsement in his race for governor,” Vent Crawford said. “Jay Collins is a man of integrity, a warrior […]
Dundee Mayor Joe Garrison announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his conservative leadership and more than two decades of military service through a release this week. “I am proud to endorse Lt. Governor Jay Collins to be our next governor," Garrison said. "As a strong conservative, Jay Collins is […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced the launch of "Parents for Renner" to advance polices for school choice, homeschooling freedom, and other educational opportunities to students through a release this week. "Florida has led the nation in putting parents first and securing educational freedom," Renner said in a statement. "I'm proud to stand with […]
While speaking in Jacksonville this week, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins shared his plan to strengthen Florida’s workforce over the growing issue of H-1B Visas, if elected governor. The H-1B Visa program allows employers to hire foreign nationals temporarily with a bachelor's degree or equivalent to work in specialty occupations, such as technology, engineering, or medicine. […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced this week that he has received more than 25 endorsements from Pinellas County leaders in his bid for governor. The support includes backing from mayors, county commissioners, city council members, school board officials, municipal leaders, and others throughout Pinellas, home to St. Petersburg. “As a Pinellas […]
While speaking in Tampa this week, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins shared his Operation (F3) "Florida Families First" education plan to strengthen parental rights and implement common-sense solutions to counter excessive federal overreach in classrooms, if elected governor. “Florida’s families need a Governor who truly understands the classrooms, the challenges, and the dreams of Florida’s children,” […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) advocated support for nuclear power to increase Florida's energy production if elected governor in an exclusive interview with The Floridian this week. "I think the future of our energy grid is based on nuclear power, small modular reactors, micro reactors," Donalds said. Rep. Donalds also implied support for […]
Veterans for America First (VFAF) announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a statement released this week. VFAF, originally founded as Veterans for Trump in 2015, praised Lt. Gov. Collins' "military background, conservative legislative record, and commitment to preserving individual liberty" in their support. “VFAF was the first grassroots veterans […]
