2026 Gubernatorial Race

FILE - Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, receives a hug from her husband, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, right, after thanking supporters during a primary election party on Aug. 23, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is running for Florida governor

The Associated Press

Demings has filed papers to run for Florida governor. The Democrat joins a crowded field hoping to succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is term-limited.

David Jolly speaks to a crowd of people at a town hall.

State News

Former congressman David Jolly launches gubernatorial run as Democrat

Tristan Wood

Former Republican Congressman David Jolly left the GOP over six years ago. Now, he’s switched his party affiliation to Democrat and has announced he will be running for Florida Governor in 2026.

"We’ve got to open our doors to people who aren’t like us."

State News

Prominent NPA, third party candidates could complicate 2026 Florida Governor’s race

Tristan Wood

The 2026 Gubernatorial election is a year and a half away and it’s already looking like it could be one of the most crowded fields in recent memory.