Governor
Paul Renner
RepublicanQualified for PrimaryFlorida
About
Paul Renner is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida, former speaker of the Florida House, U.S. Navy veteran, former prosecutor, and business attorney. He served in the Navy during Operation Desert Storm and later during combat operations in Afghanistan. Renner earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Davidson College and a law degree from the University of Florida. He was elected to the Florida House in 2015, served as speaker from 2022 to 2024, and left office due to term limits. Renner lives in Palm Coast with his wife and two children.
Top Priorities
Affordability: Reduce property taxes and lower property and automobile insurance costs. Education and Workforce Readiness: Prepare students for careers, protect classroom speech, and emphasize instruction in American history and civic values. Safe and Healthy Communities: Support first responders, enforce immigration laws, protect children online, expand mental healthcare, and preserve state parks and wildlife corridors.
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About this office
The Governor serves as the chief executive of the state, leading the executive branch, proposing the state budget, signing or vetoing legislation, and commanding the state's military forces.
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