Governor · Florida

Incumbent: Ron DeSantis (Republican) · Term-limited
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Byron Donalds

Republican

U.S. representative (2021–present).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: apnews.com

David Jolly

Democratic

Former Republican U.S. representative from Florida's 13th congressional district (2014–2017).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: politico.com

Dean Abrams

Independent

No sourced background yet

Charles Burkett

Independent

Mayor of Surfside (2006–2010, 2020–2022, 2024–2026).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: floridapolitics.com

Jeffrey Datto

Independent

No sourced background yet

Moe Dimanche

Independent

Moliere Dimanche was born in Florida. He graduated from West Orange High School.

Background via Ballotpedia (first sentence of its biography)

Scott Jewett

Libertarian

Scott Jewett earned a high school diploma from James Madison High School and a graduate degree from San Diego State University in 1987.

Background via Ballotpedia (first sentence of its biography)

Frank Russo

Independent

No sourced background yet

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Where they stand: Donalds vs. Jolly

Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Health care
DonaldsNo public position foundJolly

Delivering Affordable Healthcare to Floridians

Medicaid is a critical program for Florida. It supports childbirth care for women and infants, long-term care for seniors, care for those with special needs and unique abilities, and is a critical funding source for hospitals across the state. In the face of cuts from Washington and Tallahassee, Florida should commit …
Original: davidjolly.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Education
DonaldsNo public position foundJolly

Saving Our Schools

Public schools have been inadequately funded in the state of Florida for decades. We need to dramatically increase investment in Florida's public schools to provide higher quality public schools in more neighborhoods, with more teachers who earn a more competitive salary. Schools in Florida's private school voucher …
Original: davidjolly.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Energy & environment
Donalds

Protect Homeowners & Utility Payers

Keep property taxes in check so seniors and working families aren't taxed out of their homes.
Original: byrondonalds.com/issues/affordability (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Jolly

A Moratorium on Hyperscale Data Centers

Hyperscale data centers strain Florida's water, power, and an already strained aquifer, destabilize the neighborhoods around them, and have yet to prove a long-term economic payoff beyond the construction jobs. Floridians from Palm Beach County to Lakeland have already said no. Florida needs an immediate moratorium on …
Original: davidjolly.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Jobs, wages & cost of living
DonaldsNo public position foundJolly

Solving our Affordability and Insurance Crisis

The property insurance crisis is the primary reason so many people in Florida are struggling to afford a place to live. From renters to retirees to homeowners, the burden of property insurance continues to make housing costs in Florida unaffordable for many. A state catastrophic fund that removes natural disaster risk …
Original: davidjolly.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Strengthening Florida's Economy

Florida has one of the largest economies in the world, but it has been hindered by short-term political thinking. Florida should become a leading technology economy and invest in a renewed agriculture economy with a vision for the next century. We should continue to grow our tourist economy and should retain Florida's …
Original: davidjolly.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Elections, ethics & government
DonaldsNo public position foundJolly

Campaign Finance and Ethics Reform

Florida has some of the weakest ethics and campaign finance rules of any state in the country. Incumbent politicians solicit unlimited money from corporations in clear relationship to official acts. Florida should lead the nation in campaign finance reform and a sweeping ethics package committed to transparency and to …
Original: davidjolly.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Other priorities
Donalds

Bring Down Your Insurance Bill

Protect reforms and stop lawsuit abuse that jacks up rates for everyone, saving homeowners hundreds of dollars a year.
Original: byrondonalds.com/issues/affordability (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
JollyNo public position found

Other candidates on the ballot

Dean Abrams (Independent)

No public position found

Charles Burkett (Independent)

No public position found

Jeffrey Datto (Independent)

No public position found

Moe Dimanche (Independent)

No public position found

Scott Jewett (Libertarian)

No public position found

Frank Russo (Independent)

Make Florida Affordable Again

Florida’s success should be measured by whether the people who already live here can afford to stay here. Families don’t experience insurance, housing, property taxes and everyday costs as separate problems – they all come out of the same paycheck.
Original: russo2026.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Invest in the People Building Florida’s Future

Great schools start with great teachers – and Frank believes the people making education policy should listen to the people actually living it.
Original: russo2026.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

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Official voting records

The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.

Byron Donalds: key votes as U.S. Representative

MeasureDonalds
Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — final House passageYea
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — House passageYea
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — final, concur in Senate versionAye

Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.

No congressional voting record for: Dean Abrams, Charles Burkett, Jeffrey Datto, Moe Dimanche, Scott Jewett, David Jolly, Frank Russo. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.