2026 gubernatorial election
The odds gubernatorial candidate David Jolly becomes the first elected Democratic governor of Florida in over three decades is appearing to gain serious momentum with two election forecasts shifting the race closer in the party's favor. According to Decision Desk HQ, Florida has moved from "Leans Republican" to "Toss Up," giving Jolly and Florida Democrats […]
Representative Byron Donalds's (R-19) campaign website for his gubernatorial run used to heavily feature mentions of President Donald Trump, but according to a recent report, it doesn't anymore. A post Rep. Donalds made on X Tuesday afternoon, however, tells a different story. "I am proud to have President Trump’s endorsement. While everyone is focused on […]
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins says that only one name will make sure “to keep Florida free,” and that name is Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL). The Lt. Governor, who previously ran against Rep. Donalds for the Republican nomination for governor, is now the latest political figure to endorse the gubernatorial hopeful. The endorsement comes after Governor […]
Before 2023, Florida's property insurance market was in crisis. Insurers were folding, others were leaving the state, and policyholders were facing astronomical increases. While some pointed to the insurance companies themselves as the source of all of these issues, the reality was that Florida's lawsuit abuse culture was driving up rates and killing smaller insurers. […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly will not participate in debates with Republican challenger Byron Donalds in the race for Florida governor, according to an interview with Scripps news reporter Forrest Saunders. “It is clear, given the tenor of the current campaign environment, including Byron's repeated lies and bad faith, that debates this cycle would not […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-Fl) shared that he has agreed to three debates against Democratic challenger David Jolly in the race for governor. "Today, I accepted three gubernatorial debates with Telemundo/NBC 6, News4Jax, and Spectrum News. Two podiums, no audience, just policy," Donalds wrote. "I look forward to laying out my vision […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is feeling confident that he's going to become the first elected Democrat for Florida governor in decades and shake up the state's Republican dominance following new data dropped on the race this week. According to Inside Elections, the gubernatorial contest between Jolly and Republican challenger Byron Donalds has moved from […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Just as President Donald Trump announced that he was considering suspending the current federal fuel tax, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives could be on the verge of voting on a legislative measure to suspend the gas tax until the end of 2026. During an interview with The Floridian, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna […]
The Florida Republican Party announced its endorsement of Amendments 1 and 3 Monday, which will appear on Floridians' ballots in the November midterms. Amendment 1 raises the state's rainy day fund cap from 10% to 25% of general revenue, requires annual deposits of up to $750 million until the fund is full and only lets […]
U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly, along with his running mate Gwen Graham. “I proudly and strongly support David and Gwen, am fully behind their candidacy, and I’m looking forward to the partnership up and down the ticket,” Rep. Jeffries wrote in his endorsement. “This is […]
The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) recently announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor by praising his support to law and order. "Byron Donalds has built a record in Congress of backing the men and women who wear the badge. As a Representative for Southwest Florida, he's been […]
A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting, adding another obstacle to the administration's effort to rewrite election rules as the Supreme Court is poised to weigh in on the matter. The nation's highest court already is considering the administration's appeal of an order by U.S. […]
As the U.S. economy continues to limp through the 2026 midterm elections, Republican congressional nominee Casey Askar has said that if and when he wins his race in November and is sworn into office, he will seek to ease economic pain by filing legislation to cut the fuel consumption taxes for all Americans. Askar's proposed […]
With the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away, will the anti-Trump message Democrats are spearheading outlast the anti-socialism attack Republicans have been labeling Democrats with? Yes, President Trump is being blamed for the current economic downfall because of his tariffs, but Democrats aren’t giving voters any substantive solutions on how to fix the […]
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 […]
