/tags/gubernatorial-campaign gubernatorial campaign en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:15:08 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-25/jay-collins-governor-campaign-election Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who is running for governor, outlined his plans on Wednesday afternoon during a campaign stop in Miami, dubbing his platform as "Stop the Bullsh!t". Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:15:08 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-25/jay-collins-governor-campaign-election Halle Vazquez /government-politics/2026-06-10/david-jolly-adds-gwen-graham-to-anticipated-democratic-ticket ormer U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, who fell 3.1 percentage points short of being the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in 2018, could be on the ballot again this year, but in a supporting role. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:57:02 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-10/david-jolly-adds-gwen-graham-to-anticipated-democratic-ticket Jim Turner | News Service of Florida /government-politics/2026-05-07/most-major-fl-gubernatorial-candidates-say-state-should-never-legalize-recreational-marijuana Democrat David Jolly is one exception. He says the fact that a majority of Floridians voted to legalize cannabis in 2024 is why he supports making it legal. Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-07/most-major-fl-gubernatorial-candidates-say-state-should-never-legalize-recreational-marijuana Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-03-26/politifact-fl-james-fishback-says-underemployment-for-young-us-college-grads-is-70-is-it-true Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback has focused much of his campaign on the concerns of his biggest supporters: young voters. We found no evidence that U.S. youth underemployment is in the vicinity of 70%. The most reliable data shows the rate is about 42%, with no significant swings in the last several years. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-26/politifact-fl-james-fishback-says-underemployment-for-young-us-college-grads-is-70-is-it-true Samantha Putterman | PolitiFact /politics/2022-11-08/desantis-sweeping-victory-in-florida-sets-up-a-potential-rivalry-with-trump DeSantis' win over Democrat Charlie Crist gives him a second term and a national platform as he eyes a potential run for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:44:34 GMT /politics/2022-11-08/desantis-sweeping-victory-in-florida-sets-up-a-potential-rivalry-with-trump Greg Allen /politics/2022-10-25/desantis-and-crist-face-off-in-only-gubernatorial-debate Education, immigration, property insurance, abortion and the economy took center stage last night as Governor Ron DeSantis and his Democratic challenger Charlie Crist faced off in the only debate of their campaigns. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:47:59 GMT /politics/2022-10-25/desantis-and-crist-face-off-in-only-gubernatorial-debate Steve Peoples | Associated Press, Anthony Izaguirre | the Associated Press /local-news/2022-06-13/taddeo-endorses-crists-gubernatorial-run A week after dropping her bid to become governor, state Sen. Annette Taddeo, D-Miami, announced support for Congressman Charlie Crist’s campaign to try to unseat Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:54:06 GMT /local-news/2022-06-13/taddeo-endorses-crists-gubernatorial-run News Service of Florida /news/2021-12-08/agriculture-commissioner-fried-faces-florida-ethics-case-over-financial-disclosures As she runs for governor in 2022, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried will have to fend off allegations that she violated state law by not properly disclosing financial information. The state Commission on Ethics on Wednesday issued an order finding “probable cause” that Fried did not properly report income in 2017 and 2018 on financial-disclosure forms filed with the state. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:03:22 GMT /news/2021-12-08/agriculture-commissioner-fried-faces-florida-ethics-case-over-financial-disclosures Jim Saunders / News Service of Florida /2021-11-16/floridas-special-session-state-investigating-opa-locka-and-weird-florida-stories Florida’s race for governor is on. Plus, a special legislative session on COVID mandates. The state is investigating the city of Opa-locka over corruption allegations. Also, nudists, alligators and more Florida stories with author Craig Pittman. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:04:27 GMT /2021-11-16/floridas-special-session-state-investigating-opa-locka-and-weird-florida-stories Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /local-news/2021-11-09/republican-florida-gov-desantis-files-for-reelection Governor DeSantis has officially filed to run for re-election next year. DeSantis submitted his paperwork last Friday seeking his second term. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:25:34 GMT /local-news/2021-11-09/republican-florida-gov-desantis-files-for-reelection The Associated Press