NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsSeptember 1, 2026Hillsborough
Florida Republican and Democratic nominees launch post-primary unity efforts for November general election
Following the August 18 primary, Republican and Democratic candidates are working to consolidate party support ahead of the November 3 general election. Republicans are focusing on reconciling differences between gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds and Governor Ron DeSantis, while Democrats are managing ideological differences between their statewide nominees.
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The outcome of the November 3 election will determine the next governor of Florida and the occupant of a U.S. Senate seat, impacting state policy on housing, healthcare, education, and wages.
Key Facts
- The general election is scheduled for November 3.
- Byron Donalds won the Republican gubernatorial primary with nearly 48 percent of the vote.
- Jay Collins received approximately 25 percent of the vote in the Republican gubernatorial primary.
- As of July 31, Republicans held 5.6 million active voter registrations, Democrats held 4.1 million, and 3.3 million were unaffiliated.
- Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in the primary despite being outspent by more than 16 to one.
- Governor Ron DeSantis and Byron Donalds are scheduled to appear together at a Republican leadership forum in Tampa.
- Democratic nominees have agreed to support a joint ticket while acknowledging they do not share identical platforms.
- The Democratic ticket includes Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate and David Jolly for Governor.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Outgoing Governor of Florida”personJoey Mendoza Atkins“Agriculture commissioner nominee”personGwen Graham“Gubernatorial ticket member”personAngie Nixon“U.S. Senate nominee”personWilton Simpson“Agriculture Commissioner”personMarco Rubio“U.S. Senator”personByron Donalds“Republican gubernatorial nominee”organizationFlorida Division of Elections“Source of voter registration data”personBlaise Ingoglia“Chief Financial Officer”personAnnette Taddeo“CFO nominee”personJay Collins“Lieutenant Governor”personDavid Jolly“Gubernatorial nominee”personJosé Javier Rodríguez“Attorney general nominee”personAlex Vindman“Former national security official”personJames Uthmeier“Attorney General”personAshley Moody“Republican U.S. Senate candidate”