Who won the Florida Governor election 2026?
Byron Donalds (Republican) won the 2026 Florida Governor election with 50% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Donalds ✓ Winner | Republican | 4,132,385 | 50% |
| David Jolly | Democratic | 4,024,742 | 48.7% |
| Scott Jewett | Libertarian | 37,889 | 0.5% |
| Frank Russo | No party affiliation | 23,202 | 0.3% |
| Charles Burkett | No party affiliation | 15,239 | 0.2% |
| Dean Abrams | No party affiliation | 12,535 | 0.2% |
| Jeffrey Datto | No party affiliation | 8,313 | 0.1% |
| Moliere Dimanche | No party affiliation | 7,591 | 0.1% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Florida state election office.