2026 Florida Governor Race

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins claims James Fishback doesn't meet the state's residency requirement and should not be allowed to run.

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From explaining how to find your state lawmakers to answering your questions, these reels from Your Florida have got you covered.

There's a lot of debate right now about debating as Gov. Ron DeSantis and several Republican gubernatorial candidates are criticizing how the Florida GOP says only U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds qualified for one.

Between his campaign account and political committee, Donalds has $65.8 million cash on hand as of June 1, according to campaign finance reports tracking fundraising from April 1 to May 31.

The Orange County mayor made the announcement at a press conference following his final State of the County address Friday morning.

Democrat David Jolly was an exception when asked by Florida Phoenix. He said it was because a majority of voters supported an amendment to legalize cannabis in 2024.

Could Florida be back in play? A new poll points to tighter 2026 races, with several statewide contests close.

John Morgan, founder of Morgan & Morgan, says he won’t run for Florida governor in 2026, ending months of speculation.

The Republican stopped in the Tampa Bay area as part of a statewide tour for governor.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Lt. Gov. Jay Collins explains why he's running to be the next governor, his passion for helping veterans transition into the workforce and more.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly wants to know why no other candidate for governor of Florida has condemned President Donald Trump for the video he posted on his Truth Social account depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.