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Despite a warning from federal election authorities that he was skirting campaign finance laws, Donalds has continued to raise and spend money for more than 18 months in a campaign for re-election to his U.S. House seat.

David Jolly likes his chances of becoming the first Democrat to win the governor’s race in Florida in more than three decades this November. According to him, in this election year money doesn’t buy popularity.

The primary for governor could set the direction for both parties in the state. A longstanding rivalry between DeSantis and President Donald Trump broadly shapes the Republican contest, while moderate and progressive candidates compete to guide beleaguered state Democrats out of their electoral doldrums.

Jolly blasts Donalds campaign ad on transgender rights as ‘shameful.’

The Orange County mayor made the announcement at a press conference following his final State of the County address Friday morning.

On "The Florida Roundup," host Tom Hudson spoke separately to Paul Renner and David Jolly about their bid to become Florida's next governor.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Naples, ended the speculation by saying he will run in 2026. If elected, he would become Florida's first Black governor.

The gubernatorial election in Florida isn’t until November 2026, but President Donald Trump on Thursday posted his preferred choice on Truth Social: U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.

The majority of U.S. politicians are white men. This cycle, some states are poised to make history by electing female, LGBTQ, or Black governors for the first time.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates latched on to rising housing costs this week to draw a contrast with Gov. Ron DeSantis, who they say has focused on blaming President Joe Biden for inflation while taking a more laissez-faire approach to the state’s housing problems.

The law says public school teachers may not instruct on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten through third grade.

President Biden put former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell in charge of helping connect federal agencies resettling Afghan refugees with state and local officials, and private sector groups.