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2026 Florida gubernatorial general election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 13, 2026
Current holder:Ron DeSantis(Republican)

The 2026 Florida gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Florida. This election is significant as it determines the state's chief executive for a four-year term, with responsibilities including overseeing the state budget, appointing agency heads, and signing or vetoing legislation passed by the Florida Legislature.

About This Race

The 2026 Florida gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Florida. This election is significant as it determines the state's chief executive for a four-year term, with responsibilities including overseeing the state budget, appointing agency heads, and signing or vetoing legislation passed by the Florida Legislature.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 24, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 31, 2026

How to Vote

Florida residents can register to vote online through the Florida Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at county supervisor of elections offices. Voters must present a valid photo and signature ID at the polls, such as a Florida driver's license or state ID; early voting is available from October 24 to October 31, 2026, and Election Day voting occurs on November 3, 2026, at assigned polling locations.

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Incumbent
Republican

Ron DeSantis

Governor of Florida

Biography

Ron DeSantis is the incumbent Governor of Florida, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Prior to his governorship, he served as a U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th congressional district and as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer in the U.S. Navy. He is running for re-election to continue his conservative policy agenda focused on education reform, immigration enforcement, and economic growth.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Nikki Fried

Governor of Florida

Biography

Nikki Fried is the current Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. A former state legislator and attorney, she is running on a platform centered on expanding access to healthcare, protecting voting rights, addressing climate change, and supporting public education. If elected, she would become Florida's first Jewish governor and the first woman to hold the office.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Ruben Gallego

Senator

No biography available for this candidate yet.

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