Explore Your Miami-Dade Primary Ballot

Jim Holcomb is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida, a retired Orlando firefighter, former special-education teacher, and homebuilder. He served with the Orlando Fire Department from 1974 to 2004 and taught exceptional student education in Mount Dora from 2005 to 2013. Holcomb earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in 1974 and a master’s degree from National Louis University in 2010. His community service has included home renovations for families in need, assisting veterans, coaching youth sports, and donating blood. He previously ran for the Orange County Commission approximately 33 years ago.

"Dayna Marie Foster is a Democratic candidate for governor of Florida, a mathematics teacher, and a community advocate. Raised by a single mother in South Florida, she began serving her community at age 19 through Broward County’s African American Research Library and Cultural Center, where she provided academic, employment, and resource assistance. Foster later returned to Fort Lauderdale High School, her alma mater, as a math teacher. She also volunteers as a Young Adult Voices advocate and supports nonpartisan civic engagement and educational equity. While working full-time, Foster earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida Atlantic University, a master’s degree in finance from Florida International University, and a master’s degree in information from Florida State University. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science at Florida State University."

James T. Fishback is a candidate for governor of Florida, a business owner, and a self-described constitutional conservative. A fourth-generation Floridian, he was born and raised in Davie and now lives in the Florida Panhandle with his wife. Fishback says he entered the race because of concerns about Florida’s cost of living, the loss of farmland, housing affordability, and the expansion of data centers. His campaign also emphasizes public safety, education, small businesses, and constitutional rights.

Thomas Eloy Fernandez is a Democratic candidate for governor of Florida, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, healthcare professional, and community advocate. Born in Cuba, he immigrated to the United States in 1980 and has lived in Florida since 1997. Fernandez served in the Air Force from 2000 to 2020, holding leadership roles involving honor guard operations, inspections, emergency operations, and crisis-response teams. He earned degrees from Miami Dade College and Weber State University, as well as a master’s degree in clinical laboratory sciences from Rutgers School of Health Professions.

Byron Donalds is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida and the U.S. representative for Florida’s 19th Congressional District. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he grew up in a single-parent household before attending Florida State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing in 2002. Before entering public office, Donalds worked in finance, insurance, and banking in Southwest Florida. He later served in the Florida House of Representatives, where he worked on school choice, parental rights, insurance, and banking policy. He was elected to Congress in 2020 and has advocated for gun rights, border security, reduced federal spending, and limited government. Donalds lives in Naples with his wife, Erika, and their three sons.

"Moliere “Moe” Dimanche is a No Party Affiliation candidate for governor of Florida. A first-generation American raised in Orlando, he experienced housing and financial insecurity while growing up in a single-parent household. His family briefly stayed at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission while his mother pursued a cosmetology career and later opened her own salon. Dimanche attended schools in Pine Hills and worked in retail, food service, flooring, and construction. His community advocacy has included leading an effort to incorporate Pine Hills as a municipality, with the goal of improving public safety, infrastructure, emergency services, and local control."

"effrey Peter “Dr. Jeff” Datto is a No Party Affiliation candidate for governor of Florida. He is a research scientist and attorney with professional experience in the pharmaceutical and legal sectors. Datto earned a Ph.D. from the University of Miami, where he conducted neuroscience research involving spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders. He has not previously held elected public office and is campaigning as an independent candidate outside the two-party system."

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.

"Jay Collins is Florida’s lieutenant governor, a former state senator, and a retired U.S. Army Green Beret. Raised by his grandparents on a small family farm, Collins entered military service and completed deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and South America. He was wounded during a 2007 deployment and later underwent a leg amputation. Afterward, he requalified for deployment and continued serving on active duty. He retired after 23 years in the armed forces. Following his military career, Collins worked with a nonprofit that distributed meals to veterans, first responders, and families. He was elected to the Florida Senate in 2022 and was appointed Florida’s 21st lieutenant governor by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2025. Collins and his wife, Layla, a retired veteran, have two children."

Evelyn Castillo-Bach is a Democratic candidate for governor of Florida and a longtime resident of Pembroke Pines. Born and raised in New York City, she is the daughter of a Cuban immigrant mother and a Puerto Rican father. She learned English in fourth grade and became a mother at age 19. Castillo-Bach graduated cum laude after studying cultural anthropology and biomedical sciences and earned a Master of Science from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. She currently serves as executive director of Balanced Justice Network, an organization advocating for criminal justice reform, second chances, and greater transparency in plea agreements and sentencing. A longtime independent voter, Castillo-Bach changed her party affiliation to Democratic in August 2024 and officially registered as a candidate in December 2025. Her personal experiences with the criminal justice system, raising three sons, and observing the financial challenges facing Florida families have shaped her campaign.

Charles Burkett was born in Miami Beach and has lived in Surfside since 1996. After graduating from college, he used savings earned as a construction laborer to purchase, renovate, and lease his first property in 1983. He later expanded his work into real estate in Miami Beach’s Art Deco District. Burkett’s public-service experience includes serving for nine years as a member and chairman of the Miami Beach Housing Authority. He also served on the Nuisance Abatement Board, Code Enforcement Board, Community Development Block Grant Board, and participated in the Miami Beach Police Academy. He and his wife, Julia, have one adult son.

Dean Abrams is a candidate with three decades of leadership experience across the public and private sectors. He served on an executive team involved in rebuilding New York’s emergency infrastructure following the September 11 attacks and later worked to modernize public-service systems in Florida. Abrams established roots in Sarasota in the 1990s. His campaign focuses on addressing population growth and development, environmental protection, housing and healthcare affordability, public safety, property taxes, insurance costs, and the expansion of corporate data centers in Florida.

David Jolly is a Democratic candidate for governor of Florida, former member of Congress, attorney, and political analyst. A fifth-generation Floridian, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and a law degree, cum laude, from George Mason University. Jolly previously served in Congress as a Republican and later spent seven years as an independent before joining the Democratic Party. His work has included campaign-finance reform, democracy protection, gun-violence prevention, environmental policy, and reproductive rights. He also served for nearly a decade as a political analyst for NBC and MSNBC. Jolly lives in Pinellas County with his wife, Laura, and their children

Scott Jewett is a Libertarian candidate for governor of Florida, an entrepreneur, inventor, author, and resident of Boca Raton. He holds an MBA from San Diego State University and has worked in business strategy, government contracting, defense-related projects, and renewable-energy innovation. Jewett reports serving as CEO of several global companies, developing 15 patents, working with the U.S. Department of Defense, and participating in Florida Atlantic University’s business-incubator program. He is also the author of The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Franchisee and supports several charitable organizations.

Bobby Williams is a candidate for governor of Florida, a third-generation Floridian, community organizer, and ministry leader. He has been married for 25 years and has one daughter. For the past decade, Williams has worked with communities across Florida through The Freedom Tour, an initiative that began by assisting families and expanded into continued community service. His campaign emphasizes Christian values, political independence from donors and special interests, and collaboration across differing viewpoints.

Caneste Succe is a candidate for governor of Florida with a background in technical training, higher education, aviation, and public service. His campaign highlights perseverance, discipline, lifelong learning, and community service as the experiences shaping his approach to leadership. Succe presents himself as a practical, service-oriented candidate focused on strengthening Florida’s food supply, reforming the criminal justice system, improving affordability, and expanding economic opportunity.

James Shaw is a candidate for governor of Florida, business owner, transportation executive, real estate investor, and farmer. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and anthropology from Colgate University, where he received honorable mention as an All-American football player. His professional experience includes managing a 600-person transportation facility, operating a trucking company with 200 employees, owning three Auntie Anne’s franchises, investing in more than 50 housing units, and operating a 30-acre composting farm. He and his wife, Patricia, have been married for 44 years and have eight children and 27 grandchildren.

Frank J. Russo is a candidate for governor of Florida and a lifelong Floridian. One of eleven children, he says his upbringing in a working-class, faith-centered family shaped his focus on children, families, seniors, veterans, and people facing financial hardship. Russo created the Queen’s Gambit Castle as a public symbol of property rights, personal freedom, and opposition to government overreach. His campaign centers on “Humanity Over the Dollar,” an approach that prioritizes community well-being over profit.

Rachel Rodriguez is a candidate for governor of Florida, attorney, business owner, wife, and mother. The daughter of a Cuban immigrant mother and a father raised on his family’s dairy farm, Rodriguez says her Christian faith, family, and commitment to hard work have shaped her life and campaign. Rodriguez put herself through law school and later built a business while raising her children with her husband. She presents herself as a political outsider focused on family affordability, individual rights, government accountability, and environmental stewardship.

Stephann Norman is a candidate for governor of Florida. Born in Texas and raised in Florida by a single mother, he graduated from Robinson High School in Tampa and earned a bachelor’s degree in business management, magna cum laude, from American InterContinental University Online. Norman has worked in retail, customer service, and caregiving, including caring for his late grandfather. His community involvement includes supporting homeless outreach, distributing meals and clothing, and participating in faith-based inner-city ministries. His Christian faith and commitment to compassion, service, and youth engagement are central to his campaign.

Dan Nokovich is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida, a Christian, husband, and father of six. His campaign is centered on biblical values, constitutional principles, religious faith, and service to Florida residents. Nokovich says he is running to provide leadership that is independent of party establishments and special interests. His platform emphasizes faith and family, parental authority, constitutional government, public safety, and financial accountability.

Erik Morris is a candidate for governor of Florida with more than 20 years of experience in project management, design, and technical leadership within the entertainment industry. A native Floridian, he grew up in Seminole County and earned an honors degree in theatre arts from the University of South Florida. He became a certified Project Management Professional in 2021. Morris has worked on major entertainment projects in Florida, across the United States, and internationally. His professional experience also includes work with Electronic Arts. He currently lives in Tampa with his wife and daughter.

Desmond Meade is a No Party Affiliation candidate for governor of Florida, civil rights advocate, author, and community organizer. Drawing from his experiences with homelessness, addiction, and a past conviction, he has spent more than two decades working on voting rights, homelessness, community safety, and reentry issues. As leader of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, Meade helped lead the successful 2018 Amendment 4 campaign, which sought to restore voting eligibility to many Floridians with past felony convictions. He is a MacArthur Fellow and has received statewide recognition for his public-service work.

Dotie Joseph is a Democratic candidate for governor of Florida, a state representative, civil rights attorney, and Democratic Minority Leader Pro Tempore in the Florida House. Born in Haiti, Joseph immigrated to Florida with her family and attended Miami-Dade public schools. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and international studies from Yale University and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Her public-service experience includes voting-rights advocacy, election protection, criminal justice work, and leadership within the Haitian Lawyers Association and Miami-Dade Democratic Party.

James Uthmeier is a Republican candidate for Florida attorney general and currently serves in the position after being appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in February 2025. He previously served as DeSantis’ chief of staff and worked as a senior adviser and counsel at the U.S. Department of Commerce during President Donald Trump’s first administration. Earlier in his career, Uthmeier practiced law and served as counsel to Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. He earned his law degree from Georgetown University and attended the University of Florida, where he competed in cross-country and track. Uthmeier and his wife, Jean, have three children.

José Javier Rodríguez is a Democratic candidate for Florida attorney general. He is an attorney and former Florida legislator who served in both the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate. Rodríguez also served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, where he worked on workforce opportunities and connections between workers and employers. His campaign emphasizes public safety, government accountability, consumer protection, and independent enforcement of the law. He lives with his wife, Sonia, and their two sons.

Don Prichard is a candidate for Florida commissioner of agriculture and consumer services. He is a retired law-enforcement professional and military veteran who joined the Florida Army National Guard at age 17 and later deployed to Iraq. During his career with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Prichard held leadership roles involving public safety, crisis management, budgeting, community engagement, and strategic planning. He also served as president of a police union representing more than 1,200 deputies and sergeants. His campaign emphasizes sustainable agriculture, consumer protection, affordability, and government independence.

Kyle “KC” Gibson is a write-in candidate for Florida commissioner of agriculture and consumer services. He is a senior pastor and former public-school teacher with degrees in history and divinity. Gibson previously ran for governor in 2018 and appeared on the 2022 gubernatorial ticket as a candidate for lieutenant governor. He has also been involved with civic, religious, and community organizations in Florida

Joey Mendoza Atkins is a candidate for Florida commissioner of agriculture and consumer services. He is a trial attorney whose legal work has included representing individuals and families in civil cases and providing legal assistance to migrant farmworkers and DACA recipients. Atkins has also worked in international economic development and represents college and professional athletes as a sports agent. His campaign focuses on supporting Florida agriculture, protecting consumers, preserving natural resources, and promoting responsible development.

Wilton Simpson is the incumbent Republican candidate for Florida commissioner of agriculture and consumer services. A fifth-generation Floridian, Simpson is a farmer and entrepreneur whose agricultural businesses include a large-scale egg-production operation. Before becoming agriculture commissioner, he served in the Florida Legislature and was president of the Florida Senate. His campaign emphasizes farmland preservation, wildfire prevention, consumer protection, and conservative policies involving individual and parental rights. He is officially qualified for the 2026 election. Florida Division of Elections

Matt “The Welder” is a Florida agricultural worker, welder, mechanic, and candidate for commissioner of agriculture and consumer services. Born and raised in rural Florida, he has experience raising cattle, horses, and pigs and participating in FFA and rodeos. Throughout his career, Matt has worked alongside farmers and ranchers, repairing tractors and other equipment, shoeing horses, and supporting agricultural operations across the state. A husband and father, he describes himself as a political outsider whose campaign is rooted in faith, family, hard work, and preserving rural Florida.

Dr. Frank W. Collige is a candidate for Florida chief financial officer. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran, business owner, and private-sector leader with experience in financial oversight, regulatory compliance, insurance claims, and managing multimillion-dollar budgets. As the owner of Property Pros Consulting, Collige expanded the company into eight states and managed more than 1,000 insurance claims annually. His campaign focuses on responsible state spending, insurance reform, consumer protection, and Florida’s financial preparedness for natural disasters.

Earle Ford is a Democratic candidate for Florida chief financial officer. He is a U.S. Army veteran, former state prosecutor, and former IRS attorney. During his military career, Ford served in the Army’s Airborne Infantry and helped train special operations units. He later prosecuted criminal cases and worked on complex financial and tax matters for the federal government. His campaign focuses on lowering property insurance costs, protecting consumers and taxpayers, and strengthening accountability in state government.

Blaise Ingoglia is a Republican candidate for Florida chief financial officer and currently holds the office after being appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in July 2025. He previously served in the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives and chaired the Republican Party of Florida. Before entering public office, Ingoglia worked as a mortgage broker, founded a homebuilding company, and created Government Gone Wild, a campaign focused on government spending. As chief financial officer, he also serves as Florida’s state fire marshal and oversees the Department of Financial Services.

Annette Taddeo is a Democratic candidate for Florida chief financial officer. She is a business owner and former Florida state senator who became the first Latina Democrat elected to the Florida Senate in 2017. Born in Colombia, Taddeo later moved to the United States with her family and founded LanguageSpeak, a language-services company. Her campaign emphasizes lowering insurance costs, protecting consumers, and establishing independent oversight of Florida’s finances and insurance industry.

Alex Vindman is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Florida. He is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and a 21-year military veteran who received a Purple Heart after being wounded in Iraq. Born in the Soviet Union, Vindman came to the United States with his family as a refugee at age three. His career included service at the Pentagon and as a director on the National Security Council. In 2019, Vindman reported concerns about President Donald Trump’s conduct involving Ukraine, and his testimony became part of Trump’s first impeachment proceedings. After retiring from the Army, Vindman continued working in public service and supporting veterans seeking elected office.

Rev. Dr. Ernie Rivera is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Florida. He is a minister, educator, and entrepreneur with nearly five decades of experience in ministry and organizational leadership. Rivera says he has spent more than 25 years mobilizing pastors, business leaders, and grassroots advocates throughout Florida. His campaign emphasizes affordability, public safety, border security, constitutional rights, religious liberty, and socially conservative values.

Dr. Neelam Taneja Perry is a physician, author, and Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Florida. She has experience in medicine, public health, and community service, including treating patients during public health emergencies, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Perry is also the author of Democracy for Sale, which examines the influence of money and special interests in politics. Her campaign emphasizes government accountability, constitutional freedoms, public safety, and economic opportunity.

Angie Nixon is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Jacksonville, Florida. She currently serves in the Florida House of Representatives and has worked as a union organizer and executive director of Florida for All, a statewide coalition focused on voter registration and community organizing. Nixon is also a mother and small-business owner who operates a bookstore and community space in Jacksonville. Her campaign emphasizes reducing household costs, expanding support for working families, and limiting corporate influence in government.

Ashley Moody is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate representing Florida. She was appointed to the Senate by Governor Ron DeSantis and took office in January 2025. A fifth-generation Floridian from Plant City, Moody previously served as Florida’s attorney general from 2019 to 2025. Her earlier career included work as a commercial-litigation attorney, federal prosecutor, and circuit court judge. Moody earned degrees in accounting and law from the University of Florida and a Master of Laws in International Law from Stetson University

Chris Gleason is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate representing Florida. He is a U.S. Army veteran, technology entrepreneur, data-forensics analyst, husband, and father. Gleason previously ran for Pinellas County supervisor of elections in 2024 and developed SMURF Hunter, a system designed to detect potentially fraudulent patterns in campaign-finance records. His campaign centers on election integrity, campaign-finance enforcement, government transparency, and the use of technology to identify fraud. Gleason says his experience investigating political contributions and vote-by-mail records motivated him to seek federal office.

Neil J. Gillespie is a No Party Affiliation (NPA) candidate for the U.S. Senate representing Florida in the 2026 general election. Gillespie previously campaigned for president and states that he suspended his 2028 presidential campaign to run for the Senate. He emphasizes political independence and frequently references President George Washington's warning against political parties, advocating for placing the nation's interests above partisan affiliation.