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UpdateFloridaFriday, October 30, 2026

Florida voters decided governor, Senate and other races on Tuesday

Reporting by
WESH
“What to expect in Florida on Election Day”, Friday, October 30, 2026
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What happened

Florida voters decided races for Senate, governor and other state and legislative offices Tuesday. In the governor's race, Republican nominee Rep. Byron Donalds faced Democrat David Jolly, a former Republican congressman. Donalds won his primary with about 48% of the vote and a Trump endorsement.1

Jolly won his Aug. 18 primary with 61% and chose former Rep. Gwen Graham as his running mate.1

48%
Donalds's share in the Republican primary1
61%
Jolly's share in the Democratic primary1
What it means in Florida

What happens next in Florida

County canvassing boards must file official returns by noon on November 16, the 13th day after the election.2 The Elections Canvassing Commission meets at 8 a.m. on November 17, the 14th day after the election, to certify the results.3

Key dates in Florida

Election Day in 2 days
  1. Mon, Oct 5 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Thu, Oct 22 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  3. Sat, Oct 24 · passed
    Early voting begins
  4. Sat, Oct 31 · passed
    Early voting ends
  5. Tue, Nov 3 · 2 days
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  6. Mon, Nov 16 · 15 days
    County/Local certification
  7. Tue, Nov 17 · 16 days
    State certification

Every date in Florida, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. WESH, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTFBEeERvRHE1ZFpYT1BEZDRiSXJhOUVYUFVHdUNmR0p3S2hYZnBZOVFoU3FKcndkYzAycUx4V1ItWUF5N0VCVnhBbTI0ejhvY1p0NkstcHY1Y29CVmRSWVN0VWplUmM0dktXaFRqclB2M3V2X1NCaUFN?oc=5 · Friday, October 30, 2026
  2. NCSL, Canvass Deadlines, https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/canvass-deadlines
  3. NCSL, Election Certification Deadlines, https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/election-certification-deadlines

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