Governor — Florida
Florida's open gubernatorial race following term-limited Ron DeSantis draws top candidates from across the political spectrum.
Ashley Moody served as Florida Attorney General from 2019 to 2025 before being appointed to the U.S. Senate by Governor DeSantis following Marco Rubio's appointment as Secretary of State. She is stepping down to run for Governor, continuing Florida's conservative leadership.
Nikki Fried served as Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture from 2019 to 2023, becoming the first Democrat elected to statewide office in Florida in nearly two decades. She currently chairs the Florida Democratic Party and has been preparing for a gubernatorial bid since 2022.
Juan Penalosa is a Florida-based entrepreneur and civic leader running as an Independent, positioning himself as an alternative for voters disillusioned with both major parties. He focuses on pragmatic, data-driven governance and has built a coalition of moderate voters.
Paul Stanton is a Libertarian Party candidate and IT professional from Florida. He has run for Governor previously and advocates for dramatically reducing the size of state government, ending civil asset forfeiture, and protecting individual rights from government overreach.
| Year | Winner | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ron DeSantis Republican | +19.4% | Charlie Crist Democrat |
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