Leading Republican
Ron DeSantis
Republican · Governor of Florida · Incumbent
Ron DeSantis is the 46th Governor of Florida, serving since 2019. He previously served as a U.S. Representative from 2013 to 2018.
Florida
Governor of Florida
Election day · November 3, 2026
Statewide race. Each issue below lists every candidate's stance, what they have said in their own words, and the policies they say they want to implement — with sources.
Head to head
Leading Democrat
Jared Moskowitz
Democratic · U.S. Representative for Florida's 23rd Congressional District · Challenger
Jared Moskowitz is a Democratic U.S. Representative and former Director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management.
Also in the race
Byron Donalds
Republican · U.S. Representative for Florida's 19th Congressional District · Declared
Byron Donalds is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Southwest Florida since 2021.
Charlie Crist
Democratic Party · Former U.S. Representative · Former Candidate
Charlie Crist was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Florida in 2022. He served as Governor from 2007 to 2011 as a Republican and as a U.S. Representative from 2017 to 2022.
The issues
Abortion
Ron DeSantis
OpposesDeSantis opposes abortion access and signed Florida's six-week abortion limit into law.
Policies they want to implement
- Six-week abortion limit
- Funding for crisis pregnancy centers
Jared Moskowitz
SupportsMoskowitz supports federal protections for legal abortion access.
Policies they want to implement
- Codification of Roe v. Wade in federal law
Byron Donalds
OpposesDonalds opposes abortion access and supports restrictions at the federal and state level.
Policies they want to implement
- Federal restrictions on abortion funding
Charlie Crist
SupportsCrist supports codifying abortion access rights in Florida law and protecting reproductive healthcare services.
In their words
- “I will protect a woman's right to choose.”
Policies they want to implement
- Codifying abortion rights in state law
- Executive protections for reproductive healthcare
Immigration
Ron DeSantis
OpposesDeSantis supports strict border security and enforcement against unauthorized immigration.
Policies they want to implement
- E-Verify mandate for employers
- State border enforcement initiatives
Jared Moskowitz
MixedMoskowitz supports bipartisan border security measures paired with reform for legal immigration.
Policies they want to implement
- Bipartisan border security funding
Byron Donalds
OpposesDonalds advocates for increased border security infrastructure and strict immigration enforcement.
Policies they want to implement
- Border wall funding construction
- Enhanced border security enforcement
Charlie Crist
SupportsCrist supports federal comprehensive immigration reform, protections for Dreamers, and opposes state-sponsored migrant relocation programs.
Policies they want to implement
- Support for federal immigration reform
- Protections for DACA recipients
Healthcare
Ron DeSantis
MixedDeSantis has opposed ACA expansion while promoting Canadian prescription drug importation.
Policies they want to implement
- Canadian prescription drug import program
- Price transparency initiatives
Jared Moskowitz
SupportsMoskowitz supports expanding ACA coverage and lowering prescription drug costs.
Policies they want to implement
- Florida Medicaid expansion under ACA
Byron Donalds
MixedDonalds favors free-market healthcare alternatives and opposition to federal mandates.
Policies they want to implement
- Association health plan expansion
- Health Savings Account expansion
Charlie Crist
SupportsCrist advocates for expanding Medicaid in Florida under the Affordable Care Act to increase insurance coverage.
Policies they want to implement
- Medicaid expansion in Florida
- Lowering prescription drug costs
Middle East Conflict
Ron DeSantis
SupportsDeSantis strongly supports Israel and its military operations.
Policies they want to implement
- State sanctions against Iran
- State emergency assistance for Israeli evacuation
Jared Moskowitz
SupportsMoskowitz strongly supports U.S. security aid to Israel.
Policies they want to implement
- Bipartisan security aid for Israel
Byron Donalds
SupportsDonalds supports strong military aid and diplomatic backing for Israel.
Policies they want to implement
- U.S. military assistance packages for Israel
Charlie Crist
MixedCrist supports security aid to Israel while advocating for diplomatic engagement and a two-state solution.
Policies they want to implement
- U.S. security assistance to Israel
- Support for a two-state solution
Economy & Jobs
Ron DeSantis
MixedDeSantis focuses on low corporate taxes, deregulation, and opposition to ESG standards.
Policies they want to implement
- Elimination of business taxes
- Ban on ESG state investments
Jared Moskowitz
MixedMoskowitz focuses on economic resilience, infrastructure investments, and small business support.
Policies they want to implement
- Federal disaster mitigation investments
Byron Donalds
MixedDonalds focuses on deregulation, reduced government spending, and tax cuts.
Policies they want to implement
- Federal deregulation measures
- Lower corporate tax rates
Charlie Crist
MixedCrist advocates for raising the minimum wage, promoting clean energy jobs, and providing targeted tax relief to middle-class households.
Policies they want to implement
- Investments in green energy jobs
- Targeted tax relief for working families
- Workforce training program expansion
Housing
Ron DeSantis
MixedDeSantis signed the Live Local Act to expand workforce housing incentives and development.
Policies they want to implement
- Live Local Act funding
- Property tax relief for housing developments
Jared Moskowitz
MixedMoskowitz supports property insurance reform and federal grants for affordable housing.
Policies they want to implement
- Property insurance market reform measures
Byron Donalds
MixedDonalds supports reducing federal regulations on construction and interest rate stabilization.
Policies they want to implement
- Reduction of housing development regulations
Charlie Crist
MixedCrist advocates for fully funding state affordable housing trust funds and reforming the property insurance market to stabilize rates.
Policies they want to implement
- Full funding for Sadowski Housing Trust Fund
- Property insurance market reform
- Tenant protection measures
Public Safety
Ron DeSantis
MixedDeSantis advocates for increased law enforcement pay and expanded capital punishment laws.
Policies they want to implement
- Law enforcement recruitment bonuses
- Permitless concealed carry law
Jared Moskowitz
MixedMoskowitz supports bipartisan gun safety legislation and funding for first responders.
Policies they want to implement
- Bipartisan gun safety regulations
Byron Donalds
MixedDonalds supports law enforcement funding and Second Amendment gun rights.
Policies they want to implement
- Federal grants for local police departments
Charlie Crist
MixedCrist supports gun safety reforms such as universal background checks alongside community policing initiatives.
Policies they want to implement
- Universal background checks for gun sales
- Support for red flag laws
- Community policing grant programs