2026 Florida Senate election
The 2026 elections for the Florida Senate took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect state senators from 20 of 40 districts. The Republican Party has held a Senate majority since 1995.
Term-limited incumbents
Republicans
Democrats
Special elections
District 24
On May 31, 2024, incumbent Democrat Bobby Powell submitted his resignation, effective November 4, to run for Palm Beach County commissioner.[ 2] Mack Bernard was elected outright, as he was the only candidate to file, meaning the special election was cancelled.[ 3]
District 2
2026 Florida's 2nd Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Jay Trumbull , who was elected with 78.22% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Democratic primary
District 4
2026 Florida's 4th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Clay Yarborough , who was elected with 67.71% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Democratic primary
District 6
2026 Florida's 6th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Jennifer Bradley , who was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Democratic primary
District 8
2026 Florida's 8th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Tom Wright , who was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2022. Wright is term-limited.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Filer paperwork
Democratic primary
District 10
2026 Florida's 10th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Jason Brodeur , who was re-elected with 54.45% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Democratic primary
District 12
2026 Florida's 12th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Colleen Burton , who was elected with 63.17% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Democratic primary
District 14
2026 Florida's 14th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Jay Collins , who flipped the district and was elected with 54.8% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Democratic primary
District 16
2026 Florida's 16th Senate district election
The incumbent is Democrat Darryl Rouson , who was re-elected with 63.94% of the vote in 2022. Rouson is term-limited.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Potential
Endorsements
Michele Rayner
State legislators Robin Bartleman , state representative[ 8] Daryl Campbell , state representative[ 8] Joe Casello , state representative[ 8] Hillary Cassel , state representative[ 8] Kevin Chambliss , state representative[ 8] Lindsay Cross , state representative[ 8] Dan Daley , state representative[ 8] LaVon Bracy Davis , state representative[ 8] Tae Edmonds , state representative[ 8] Anna Eskamani , state representative[ 8] Ashley Gantt , state representative[ 8] Mike Gottlieb , state representative[ 8] Rita Harris , state representative[ 8] Dianne Hart , state representative[ 8] Christine Hunschofsky , state representative[ 8] Felicia Robinson , state representative[ 8] Allison Tant , state representative[ 8] Marie Woodson , state representative[ 8]
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed paperwork
District 18
2026 Florida's 18th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Nick DiCeglie , who was re-elected with 56.89% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Democratic primary
District 20
2026 Florida's 20th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Jim Boyd , who was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Democratic primary
District 22
2026 Florida's 22nd Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Joe Gruters , who was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Gruters is term-limited, and is running for the position of Chief Financial Officer of Florida .[ 1]
Republican primary
Democratic primary
District 24
2026 Florida's 24th Senate district election
The incumbent is Democrat Mack Bernard , who was elected unopposed in a special election in 2024.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
Declined
Republican primary
District 26
2026 Florida's 26th Senate district election
The incumbent is Democrat Lori Berman , who was re-elected with 54.8% of the vote in 2022. Berman is term-limited.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
David Silvers
State legislators Daryl Campbell , state representative[ 13] Joe Casello , state representative[ 13] Hillary Cassel , state representative[ 13] Kevin Chambliss , state representative[ 13] Dan Daley , state representative[ 13] Tracie Davis , state senator[ 13] Ben Diamond , former state representative (2016–2022)[ 13] Bobby DuBose , former state representative (2014–2022)[ 13] Nick Duran , former state representative (2016–2022)[ 13] Katie Edwards-Walpole , former state representative (2012–2018)[ 13] Javier Fernandez , former state representative (2018–2020)[ 13] Joe Geller , former state representative (2014–2022)[ 13] Mike Gottlieb , state representative[ 13] Evan Jenne , former state representative (2014–2022)[ 13] Shevrin Jones , state senator[ 13] Darryl Rouson , state senator[ 13] Kelly Skidmore , state representative[ 13] Susan Valdes , state representative[ 13] Katherine Waldron , state representative[ 13] Matt Willhite , former state representative (2016–2024)[ 13]
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed paperwork
District 28
2026 Florida's 28th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Kathleen Passidomo , who was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Passidomo is term-limited.
Republican primary
Democratic primary
District 30
2024 Florida's 30th Senate district election
The incumbent is Democrat Tina Polsky , who was elected with 55.4% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
Republican primary
District 32
2026 Florida's 32nd State Senate district election
The incumbent is Democrat Rosalind Osgood , who was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
Republican primary
District 34
2026 Florida's 34th Senate district election
The incumbent is Democratic Shevrin Jones , who was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
Republican primary
District 36
2026 Florida's 36th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Ileana Garcia , who was re-elected with 59.19% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Democratic primary
District 38
2026 Florida's 38th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Alexis Calatayud , who was elected with 54.39% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Democratic primary
District 40
2026 Florida's 40th Senate district election
The incumbent is Republican Ana Maria Rodriguez , who was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Democratic primary
See also
Notes
Partisan clients
References
^ a b Ogles, Jacob (4 June 2024). "Joe Gruters quietly files for Chief Financial Officer in 2026" . Florida Politics . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ Viviani, Nick (31 May 2024). "West Palm Beach state senator submits resignation ahead of county commision bid" . WPEC . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ Scheckner, Jesse (11 June 2024). " . Florida Politics . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ a b Harper, Mark (4 December 2024). "2026 Florida Senate race in Volusia, Brevard begins to take shape, with two contenders" . The Daytona Beach News-Journal . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ a b Taylor, Janelle (2 December 2024). "Michele Rayner launches bid to replace Darryl Rouson in Senate" . Florida Politics . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ Taylor, Janelle (16 December 2024). "Sources: Fentrice Driskell is mulling run for Florida Senate, but perhaps she shouldn't" . Florida Politics . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ a b Taylor, Janelle (9 December 2024). "Michele Rayner rolls out first round of endorsements in SD 16 bid" . Florida Politics . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . Rayner is the first Democrat to announce her intention to run for SD 16 in 2026, but she's not likely to be the only one... there are some familiar names to watch for, including Ed Narain and Wengay Newton. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Taylor, Janelle (11 January 2024). "Michele Rayner rolls out more endorsements as she seeks to secure Dem stronghold in SD 16" . Florida Politics . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ Scheckner, Jesse (6 June 2023). "Bobby Powell, Mack Bernard targeting 2024 seat swap as David Silvers postpones Senate bid" . Florida Politics . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ a b Scheckner, Jesse (13 June 2023). "David Silvers launches 2026 campaign to succeed Lori Berman in SD 26" . Florida Politics . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ Nicol, Ryan (3 May 2024). "Yvette Drucker announces 2026 bid to replace Lori Berman" . Florida Politics . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ a b Scheckner, Jesse (16 May 2024). "Lori Berman, Tina Polsky endorse 'strong advocate' Yvette Drucker for Senate" . Florida Politics . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Scheckner, Jesse (20 May 2024). "20 current, former lawmakers endorse David Silvers for Senate" . Florida Politics . Retrieved 21 December 2024 . ^ "State Rep. Rick Roth will run for Palm Beach County's Senate District 26" Sun Sentinel . 18 January 2024. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024 .
.jpg)
Government