2026 gubernatorial election
COCONUT CREEK—During a campaign stop at the Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter, Republican gubernatorial candidate and Rep. Byron Donalds was asked about a recent edited video making the rounds on social media where it appears he gave a full-throated endorsement for a pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens, and illegal immigration. "I […]
Orlando attorney and Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan announced he will not be running for Florida governor in a video statement this week. "There was really one way I would do it: if someone entered the race that I really had a problem with, and I don't think that's going to happen. So my […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has filed a motion to expel Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) from Congress, following accusations of sexual harassment and assault that continue to grow. The accusations began over the weekend, when four women, including social media content creator Ally Sammarco, came forward with allegations of Rep. Swalwell inappropriately touching them, sending […]
The Paul Renner for Governor campaign recently announced it raised nearly $1 million in the first quarter of 2026 for Paul Renner (R) in his bid to become Florida's 47th governor in November. The new haul brings Renner's fundraising total to just under $6.5 million. "The response across the state has been overwhelming - we […]
Lt. Governor Jay Collins has raised roughly $2.2 million in his first official fundraising reporting cycle of the 2026 midterm elections, which appears to have him in line with what then-gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Ron DeSantis, raised when he first ran for governor in 2018. While his fundraising number is significantly less than that of Rep. […]
Former State Congressman Ted Yoho announced his endorsement of Paul Renner for Florida governor, citing his conservative leadership, according to a statement released from the Renner campaign this week. "Paul Renner is a tried-and-tested conservative fighter. During my time in Congress, I worked closely with Paul, and I saw firsthand his commitment to conservative principles […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) is kicking off a statewide “Affordability Now Tour” to address the rising affordability crisis affecting everyday Floridians, his gubernatorial campaign announced today. According to the Renner Campaign, the roundtable-style tour will focus on relevant "kitchen table" issues affecting Florida households, including property tax reform, rising utility bills, persistent insurance […]
With Lt. Gov Jay Collins present, Gov. Ron DeSantis sidestepped whether or not he would endorse the lieutenant governor to succeed him in office while speaking at a press conference in Tampa today. “I think everybody knows that when I’ve got something on my mind that... I wanted people to know that, people know," DeSantis said. […]
The Byron Donalds Campaign and Friends of Byron Donalds PAC announced a record $22.2 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 for Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) in his campaign bid. The new funds bring Rep. Donalds' war chest to $67 million, with 10,000 donors coming from his latest haul. "Trump […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Rep. Susan Plasencia (R-Orlando) will be joining his gubernatorial team to run statewide political and field operations, according to a release by his campaign this week. "It is an honor to support Lt. Governor Jay Collins as he runs for Governor," Plasencia said. "His service to our state and nation […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) brushed off concerns that Florida could be shifting blue after Democrats scored two special election victories. "No, I'm not concerned," Donalds said in a recent interview with Christ Stirewalt on News Nation. "Look, special elections are very different animals, but we have been not just looking at […]
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor in a social media post alongside the lieutenant governor this week. "I think you'll be a great governor for the state of Florida, and we appreciate your support of law enforcement," Johnson declares in the video. I’m honored […]
Coral Gables—After taking out Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump appears to have set his sights on the Communist Cuban regime, and has put into place a crippling oil embargo that has brought the island nation to its knees. “Cuba is going to be something we'll end up talking about,” said President Trump during […]
Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones (D-Miami Gardens) announced he is endorsing Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor in a social media post today. "This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans, it’s about Florida. Bringing people together who believe everyone deserves a real chance to thrive. I believe @DavidJollyfl can lead us there," Jones wrote, noting the moment […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced on social media that he has received an endorsement for Florida governor from Concerned Veterans for America Action. "I am honored to have the support of @CVA_Action," Donalds wrote. "Veterans sacrificed so much to protect the American Dream, and I'll never stop fighting to make that […]
Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins this week for Florida governor by praising his service as a Green Beret and Second Amendment fighter as a State Legislator. "I am proud to endorse Lt. Governor Jay Collins as he campaigns to serve as Florida's next governor," Padgett said. "Jay has […]
During a press conference this week, Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced he would promote a federal ban on Muslim immigration to the United States that is "permanent and comprehensive" if elected governor. "We have to be realistic and honest; the long-term compatibility of Islam in this country does not exist," Renner said. "We […]
As the "crazy" House Democratic partial government shutdown continues to wreak havoc at airports across the nation with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents entering another week without pay, Florida gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Byron Donalds (R) is calling on House Democrats to "step up and do the right thing" and fund the Homeland Security Department. In […]
