Elections 2026: Know Your Federal, State Candidates
Want to know which candidates are in your district and what they stand for? The WLRN News team and our public media partners across Florida have put together a guide for the federal and state races in the 2026 election cycle.
We have gathered details like candidate websites, their priorities and the stance they have on issues like the affordability, abortion and immigration.
Below you can find which districts you are in for these races, followed by our guide with information on candidates for the Aug. 18 primaries, ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Use the buttons to switch between U.S. Senate, U.S. House, State Senate and State House races. We will be updating entries as and when we receive more information.
We also have a detailed explainer with everything on how and where to vote and a guide to voter guides to help you choose. Let us know what local concerns you have as you look to vote by emailing talktous@wlrnnews.org.
These are the candidates competing in the Aug. 18 primaries:
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ELECTION 2026 COVERAGE
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Both of Florida’s gubernatorial candidates spoke Sept. 23 at WLRN’s Sunshine Economy Summit — possibly the closest they will get to appearing on the same stage this election cycle. -
Representatives from Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties urge voters to check their status before October 5. -
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly lays out his plans to make Florida more affordable, tackle rising property insurance premiums and his opposition to Amendment 3. -
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds lays out plans to make Florida more affordable, tackle rising property insurance premiums and why he backs Amendment 3. -
County supervisors of elections are starting to receive the first of what is expected to be around 8 million ballots cast in Florida for the November general election. -
Speaking on behalf of Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, Avila seemed intent on not saying anything remotely controversial. -
Florida Realtors CEO Margy Grant estimates the proposal would save about $1,000 a year in 2027 and $1,800 in 2028 for the average homeowner. -
Democratic nominee Richard Lamondin said Monday he has launched his first television and digital streaming ad for Florida Senate District 38.
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Salazar says Trump 'receptive' to her warning his immigration strategy is pushing away Latino votersIn an interview broadcast Sunday on CBS’s Face the Nation with host Margaret Brennan, the Cuban-American lawmaker said she warned the president that his immigration enforcement tactics risk alienating Hispanic voters who helped propel his 2024 victory. -
“I’m very strong on the borders — and she isn't,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office after being asked about Salazar's campaign ad video condemning and torching his deportation agenda. -
Amendment 3, if voters say "yes", would increase the homestead property tax exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027, and it would rise to $250,000 in 2028. The 10 percent cap on annual assessment increases for non-homestead properties would be lowered to 5 percent. -
As part of "Souls to the Voter Rolls" ahead of the midterm elections, interfaith churches are helping people verify their voter status and know their rights.
