2026 gubernatorial election
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly shared that he has received an endorsement from the Palm Beach Post Editorial Board in his bid for Florida governor. The Post's endorsement is the third paper to back Jolly this month, joining the Miami Herald and the Tampa Bay Times. "The next governor must work collaboratively to address problems […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) is downplaying the arrival of former President Bill Clinton to Florida, indicating the party has moved on from moderate views while speaking on Fox News' The Sunday Briefing with Peter Doocy. Clinton, who was president from 1993 to 2001, is expected to campaign for Democratic challenger David […]
In the lead-up to the 2026 Midterms, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) has filed a lawsuit against the state’s Democratic Party and several television (TV) stations to prevent the use of the controversial $10 million Hope Florida scandal in rival campaign ads. The Highlands County circuit court filing challenges a 30-second campaign ad, paid […]
In some part, the upcoming midterm elections are a mandate on President Donald Trump, but in Florida, the push-and-pull between conservatism and democratic socialism rages on. In a new advertisement released by the Byron Donalds campaign, Raymond Molina, a Bay of Pigs veteran, pushes back against “this new breed of Democrats,” warning that David Jolly […]
A former staffer for Florida State Sen. Brian Nathan (D-14) has alleged that both Sen. Brian and Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried are ignoring sexual assault allegations against gubernatorial nominee David Jolly (D )'s “confidante” because the party needs his money and influence. Shawna Vercher, a former campaign manager for state Sen. Nathan, accused […]
James Fishback, who lost against Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds in the Republican primary, stated the governor's race Wednesday, emphasizing his lack of endorsement for Representative Donalds (R-19). "Today, I am witholding my endorsement of Byron Donalds," Fishback said in the written statement posted to X. "His choice to attack the nearly 200,000 Floridians who […]
A new poll from Stetson University's Center for Public Opinion Research shows Representative Byron Donalds (R-19) leading in the governor's race. Rep. Donalds will face off against Democratic candidate David Jolly on Nov. 3 for the governor's seat. The new poll, which was conducted between Oct. 1 and 9, shows Rep. Donalds with a significant […]
Two national Democratic organizations have heavily invested in several Florida state and federal races in the 2026 midterm election cycle. “National Democrats are putting real money behind Florida because they see what we've been building on the ground for the last three years,” Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried said in a press release. “We've […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faced reporters for the first time on Tuesday for a very brief turn at the lectern, taking a handful of questions before abruptly wrapping it up. Zacharia, a conservative commentator who most recently worked for President Donald Trump’s social media company, was named to […]
A new James Madison Institute poll shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a 10-point lead over Democratic challenger David Jolly among likely voters in the governor's race with the general election less than a month away. Byron Donalds: 52% David Jolly: 42% Another candidate: 3% Undecided: 3% Rep. Donalds also leads […]
A new Mason-Dixon poll for NBC 6/Telemundo Station Group shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a 7-point lead in the governor's race with the general election about a month away. Byron Donalds: 48% David Joly: 41% Undecided: 10% Other: 1% "This poll reflects what we are seeing on the ground. Between […]
The Everglades Trust announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor during a press conference in Miami this week. A non-profit, the Everglades Trust is dedicated to the restoration and protection of the Florida Everglades. "The Everglades Trust is proud to endorse Byron Donalds for governor because he is […]
During a Fox News appearance Sunday, Florida Republican Party Chairman Evan Power made it clear that Florida is red and will remain red after the midterms, as voting polls are set to open in less than a month. Chairman @EvanPower joined Fox News yesterday to discuss the path to victory for Florida Republicans in the […]
The contentious congressional race in Florida's 22nd District between businessman Casey Askar and former teacher Pia Dandiya is starting to take form, but it appears as if the race will be defined by who will offer substantive solutions and who will not. Dandiya is running on changing Washington, D.C., education reform, and helping everyday Americans […]
The Republican Party of Florida left attendees of its fall quarterly meeting Saturday with one message: "David Jolly would undo what Governor Ron DeSantis has built." "Eight years ago Democrats still had the registration edge. Today Republicans lead by 1.55 million voters, and we are 30 days from doing it again," Chairman Evan Power said […]
The Miami Herald Editorial Board officially endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly in an Opinion article Wednesday afternoon. Jolly is joined on the Herald endorsement list by several candidates in nonpartisan races including 11th judicial court judge, Miami-Dade School Board and county commission. "If voters choose the Republican on the ballot, Trump-endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron […]
The congressional race between former high school teacher Pia Dandiya and businessman Casey Askar in Florida's 22nd District looks as if it is going to get messy, as both of the respective national political committees are starting to chime in on this "Toss Up" seat. The newly drawn congressional district leans Republican, but because of […]
HARLINGEN, Texas (AP) — Eric Flores, a former federal prosecutor and Army National Guard infantry captain, was one of the Republican Party's prized recruits in this year's midterm elections. With help from a redrawn congressional map in Texas, he seemed primed to dislodge longtime Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in a region that swung toward Donald Trump in the […]
