Governor of Florida
Florida · Next election 2026State
About This Office
Governor of Florida — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.
Term Length
4 years
Current Officeholders
Ron DeSantisR
The 2026 Race
21 candidates filed for the 2026 Governor election in Florida. General election on Nov 3, 2026.
Primary
General
Total Raised
Candidates
Incumbent
Cash on Hand
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Election History
| Year | Winner | Result | Runner-Up | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ron Desantis Jeanette NuñEz R | 42.1% | 10,968,062 | |
| 2018 | Ron Desantis R | 24.9% | 16,350,191 | |
| 2014 | Rick Scott / Carlos Lopez-Cantera R | 48.3% | 5,934,888 | |
| 2010 | Rick Scott / Jennifer Carroll R | 48.9% | 5,357,352 | |
| 2006 | Charlie Crist / Jeff Kottkamp R | 51.6% | 4,879,438 | |
| 2002 | Jeb Bush / Toni Jennings R | 56.3% | 5,074,687 | |
| 1998 | Jeb Bush / Frank Brogan R | 54.9% | 3,989,554 | |
| 1994 | Lawton Chiles / Buddy Mackay D | 50.5% | 4,228,119 |
State
Population
22,416,077
Median HH Income
$75K
Unemployment
4.8%
Bachelor's+
34.1%
Veterans
7.4%
Median Age
42.6
Mean HH Income
$106K
Poverty Rate
12.6%
HS or Higher
89.9%
Median Home Value
$359K
Median Rent
$1,669/mo
Owner-Occupied
67.6%
Under 18 / 65+
19.5% / 21.3%