2026 Florida Governor Race

The 30-year-old investor's entrance into the race tees up a broader challenge to President Donald Trump’s chosen candidate to lead his adopted home state.

On "The Florida Roundup," host Tom Hudson spoke separately to Paul Renner and David Jolly about their campaigns to become Florida governor.

This week on "The Florida Roundup," we spoke separately with two prominent candidates in Florida’s 2026 Governor’s race: David Jolly and Paul Renner. Plus, we heard from listeners about affordability issues facing Floridians, looked at spending at New College of Florida and more.

Mayor Jerry Demings has served Orange County for more than four decades in a variety of leadership roles.

The former Orlando police chief and Orange County sheriff issued a statement that focused on a need to make Florida more affordable.

The Democrat joins a crowded field hoping to succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. If elected, Demings would be Florida's first African American governor.

Florida has steadily made changes since its disputed 2000 presidential election. Among other things, Byrd said the state has sought to have uniform standards and quick results.

Despite recent elections and state GOP confidence, Democrat David Jolly says he can win the governorship in Florida.

The Florida Phoenix's Liv Caputo talks about the Florida Republican field and the standoff between those in DeSantis and Trump's camps.

The FEC sent a letter stating that contributions made to Donalds' congressional campaign after the date of his gubernatorial announcement "must be refunded."

Former congressman David Jolly believes he and his supporters “have the opportunity to launch a political movement in the state that can’t be stopped.”

In a poll of registered Republicans, the first lady leads by 3 percentage points. Meantime, about 40% said they’ve never heard of Donalds, the congressman from Southwest Florida.