Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-florida-senate-midterm-election Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Live Results: Florida Senate midterm election Politics Nov 3, 2026 9:30 AM EST WATCH LIVE: Election night 2026 PBS News special coverage WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Republicans will try to extend their dominance in statewide elections Tuesday as voters decide races for Senate, governor and other state and legislative offices. The election will mark the first under a new congressional map adopted by Republicans to boost the party's chances of keeping control of the closely divided House. Once the nation's most evenly divided swing state, Florida has shifted steadily to the right in the last quarter century. At the time of the 2000 presidential election, Democrats had held a voter registration advantage over Republicans for decades. That advantage would erode until 2021 when registered Republicans overtook registered Democrats. Today, there are 1.5 million more Republicans in Florida than Democrats. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News In the race for governor, Democrats have nominated a former…
Live Results: Florida Senate midterm election
In short
Florida's political balance is being tested across several high-profile races under a map that eliminated four previously Democratic seats, endangering several Democratic incumbents. In the Senate contest, appointed Republican Sen. Ashley Moody is attempting to retain her seat against Democratic challenger Angie Nixon. Meanwhile, Byron Donalds and David Jolly are competing for the governorship in a race shaped by historic milestones for both parties.
Key points
- A victory for Angie Nixon would make her the first Black U.S. senator to represent Florid…: A victory for Angie Nixon would make her the first Black U.S. senator to represent Florida.
- The gubernatorial race could produce the nation's first elected Black Republican governor…: The gubernatorial race could produce the nation's first elected Black Republican governor if Byron Donalds defeats David Jolly.
- Democrats are attempting to win their first Florida gubernatorial election in more than t…: Democrats are attempting to win their first Florida gubernatorial election in more than three decades despite massive voter registration deficits.