Race details
Florida Governor Republican Primary
August 18, 2026Floridatoo early
Why this race matters
Governor Ron DeSantis is term-limited, so the race is a battle to see who inherits his "Florida Blueprint." United States Representative Byron Donalds is the frontrunner with President Trump's endorsement, leading early polls at 37%–45% of the GOP vote. Challengers include Jay Collins (Lieutenant Governor) and Paul Renner (former Speaker of the Florida House). Matt Gaetz declined a run, which further solidified Donalds' lead.
Candidates
Byron Donalds (R)
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Jay Collins (R)
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Paul Renner (R)
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