Florida · 2026 Midterms

What's on your Florida ballot

A clear, nonpartisan rundown of the candidates and races Florida voters will decide in the 2026 midterms, with where each candidate stands and how competitive the race is.

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U.S. Senate, Florida (special)

Moody vs Nixon
Projected winner

Special election for the remaining two years of Marco Rubio's term. Independent Neil Gillespie is also on the ballot.

Ashley Moody Republican

Appointed U.S. Senator (2025); former Florida Attorney General

Heavy favoriterating
versus
Angie Nixon Democrat

State representative

Underdograting · Won the Aug. 18 Democratic primary

Governor

Donalds vs Jolly
Competitive

Open seat; Gov. Ron DeSantis is term-limited. Several independent and minor-party candidates are also on the ballot.

Byron Donalds Republican

U.S. Representative for Florida's 19th district

Favoredrating
versus
David Jolly Democrat

Former Republican U.S. Representative who joined the Democratic Party in 2025

Competitiverating

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