In Florida, voters will make several decisions in key races in 2026, including who will become the next governor.

While we won’t elect a president, in Florida we will decide who should fill some very important seats in government.

2026 is a pivotal election year for America — midterm congressional elections on Nov. 3, 2026, will determine if Republican lawmakers will maintain a majority in Congress. Currently, the GOP holds a 53-45 majority in the Senate and a 220-213 majority in the House of Representatives.

Angie Windhauser (REP): CEO of nonprofit Gods Finest Hour Drama Outreach of Florida, ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 and 2018, ran for president in 2020 and 2024. Also currently running for U.S. House District 10. (no campaign website found)

Florida and local Treasure Coast elections among stories like Buc-ee's, Vero Beach and St. Lucie airports, urban expansion to dominate news in 2026.

The year began with unprecedented national influence. On January 20th, Donald Trump returned to the White House for his second, nonconsecutive term, the first time a Floridian has held the presidency.