Governor
Source: floridaelectionwatch.gov
What does this office do?
- Signing or vetoing bills that become state law
- Proposing the state budget for schools, roads, and health care
- Picking who leads state agencies
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Republican
Byron Donalds is a Republican 2026 candidate for Governor of Florida, endorsed by President Trump. He represents Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Data Privacy 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for,
Charles Burkett
LostNo Party Affiliation
Charles Burkett is Mayor of Surfside and a longtime municipal officeholder. His campaign materials focus on growth, traffic, and protecting local communities.
David Jolly
LostDemocratic
David Jolly is a Democratic 2026 candidate for Governor of Florida and a former U.S. Representative.
Records: Anti-Corruption 3 for, Environment and Public Health 2 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against,
No Party Affiliation
Dean Abrams is a Sarasota real-estate professional. His campaign materials emphasize affordability, housing, and protecting Florida land.
Erik Morris
LostWrite-In
Erik Morris is a Tampa-based candidate. His campaign materials focus on housing affordability, insurance fairness, and public schools.
Frank J. Russo
LostNo Party Affiliation
Frank J. Russo is a Florida entrepreneur and insurance executive. His campaign materials emphasize affordability, insurance, and economic opportunity.
No Party Affiliation
Jeffrey Peter Datto is a Florida candidate identified in public court records as holding a Ph.D. Reliable sources reviewed did not establish a current public office or campaign website.
Kathy Anderson
LostWrite-In
Kathy Anderson is a Florida write-in candidate. Reliable public sources reviewed did not establish a current public office, professional biography, or campaign website.
No Party Affiliation
Moliere Dimanche is an Orlando-based artist and community advocate. His campaign materials emphasize local control and public safety in unincorporated communities.
Records: Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Libertarian Party of Florida
Scott Jewett is a Boca Raton entrepreneur and inventor. His campaign materials emphasize affordability, public safety, and limiting government overreach.
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com