Byron Donalds Holds Slim Lead in Florida’s Race for Governor NYT - Top Stories By: Emily Cochrane and Ruth Igielnik 28 October 2026 at 09:05 New polls in Florida, South Carolina and Minnesota illuminate the head winds that Republicans are facing.
Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests NYT - Top Stories By: Patricia Mazzei 23 October 2026 at 14:00 President Trump will rally on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races. © Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesRepublicans are favored to win in statewide races in Florida this year, but polls suggest that the contests are closer than expected.