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The Florida Pundit Elections section covers Florida’s most important races, campaigns, candidate announcements, polling, debates, ballot initiatives, and election results. Stay informed on local, state, and federal contests shaping the future of Florida and the nation.
Progressive Challenger Oliver Larkin Lands...
Oliver Larkin's campaign for Congress received a...
Jay Collins Questions Rivals’ Electability...
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is sharpening his...
Byron Donalds Leads Florida Governor Race Odds — But There’s a Catch
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Congressman Byron Donalds has emerged as the early favorite in Florida's 2026 Governor's race on prediction market platform Kalshi, but the platform's promotion of those odds is drawing increased scrutiny after reports revealed ties between a Kalshi investor and Donalds' campaign.The controversy highlights a growing intersection between political fundraising, election forecasting, and emerging financial technology platforms that increasingly shape public perception of elections.According to reporting by the Miami Herald, Kalshi has publicly promoted Donalds' standing in Florida's gubernatorial race while one of the platform's investors has...
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10 Biggest Surprises...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Candidate qualifying week is one of the most consequential periods in Florida politics. After months of speculation, fundraising, and political maneuvering,...
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Trump Intervention Ends...
Palm Beach County Mayor Sara Baxter has ended her bid for Congress just hours after President Donald Trump publicly urged her to remain in...
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Republican Party of...
he Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) has removed gubernatorial candidate James Fishback from the Sunshine State Showdown and other official Republican primary activities, marking...
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Byron Donalds Holds...
Florida's race to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis is beginning to take shape, and U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds appears to be entering the next phase...
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Florida’s 2026 Election...
Florida's 2026 election season entered a new phase this week as the state's candidate qualifying period officially closed, locking in the candidates who will...
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10 Candidates Qualify...
The race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson is officially underway, with 10 candidates qualifying for Florida's 24th Congressional District and setting the...
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Florida Governor Race...
Florida's race for Governor is moving from speculation to reality as candidates officially qualify for the ballot, campaigns launch major advertising efforts, and both...
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David Jolly Taps...
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly has officially selected former Congresswoman Gwen Graham as his running mate, pairing two well-known centrist political figures in a...
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Byron Donalds Rips...
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds is drawing a sharp contrast with Democrats in a new campaign advertisement released Wednesday, framing Florida's 2026 Governor's race...
