2026 Florida United States Senate general election

About This Race

The 2026 Florida United States Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one U.S. Senator from the state of Florida. This seat is currently held by Senator Marco Rubio, who is running for re-election to a third term.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 6, 2026
Early Voting Starts: October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends: November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Florida voters can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at their county supervisor of elections office. The registration deadline is October 6, 2026. Early voting begins October 26 and runs through November 2, 2026, with Election Day on November 3. Voters must present a valid photo ID with signature at the polls.

Incumbent

Democratic

Alex Padilla

U.S. Senate

Biography

Alex Padilla is a United States Senator from California, serving since 2021. He previously served as Secretary of State of California and in the California State Senate.

Incumbent

Republican

Marco Rubio

United States Senator from Florida

Biography

Marco Rubio is the incumbent U.S. Senator from Florida, first elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2016 and 2022. He is seeking a third term, emphasizing his record on national security, immigration reform, and economic growth, and positioning himself as a leading voice for Florida in the Senate.

Campaign Website

Democratic

Angela Alsobrooks

U.S. Senate

Biography

Angela Alsobrooks is the County Executive of Prince George's County, Maryland. She is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Maryland in the 2024 election, not 2026. No 2026 Senate candidacy is indicated in the source.

Republican

Ashley Moody

U.S. Senate

Biography

Ashley Moody is the Attorney General of Florida, serving since 2019. She is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Florida in the 2026 election.

Democratic

Val Demings

United States Senator from Florida

Biography

Val Demings is a former U.S. Representative for Florida's 10th congressional district and former Chief of the Orlando Police Department. She is running to unseat Senator Rubio, advocating for voting rights, public safety, and economic opportunity, and bringing her law enforcement and congressional experience to the Senate race.

Campaign Website

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