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Governor

Governor, Florida

November 3, 2026 · 8 statements · 2026.09.23-d8abad7b

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State statements

TaxesNo. 1/8

Florida should eliminate property taxes on primary homes.

Background

Florida has no state income tax, and local governments and school districts rely heavily on property taxes. Eliminating the tax on homesteaded homes would require a constitutional change and other revenue or spending cuts to replace it.

Byron Donalds Agree

Whether the amendment passes or not, we're going to be using that commission in order to do a full top to bottom review of all taxes and fees, still setting a goal for repealing homestead property taxes in Florida overall.

Press quote · Sep 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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David Jolly Disagree

That does not mean we repeal 'Save Our Homes,' but it means we have to address today's crisis

Interview or debate · Jun 9, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Health careNo. 2/8

Florida should expand Medicaid to cover more low-income adults.

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Florida is one of the states that has not adopted the Medicaid expansion for adults earning up to 138 percent of the poverty line. Expansion would extend coverage to many uninsured adults, with the federal government paying most of the cost.

Byron Donalds Disagree

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to phase out the enhanced Federal match applicable to medical assistance provided to low-income adults.

Campaign or official site · May 9, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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David Jolly Agree

Expanding Medicaid is part of the solution. It would provide coverage to hundreds of thousands of Floridians who are currently left without access to care.

Campaign or official site · Sep 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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EducationNo. 3/8

Florida should limit its private school scholarship program to lower- and middle-income families.

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Since 2023, every Florida student can receive a state-funded scholarship for private school or home education regardless of family income. Income limits would restore eligibility rules similar to those in place before that change.

Byron Donalds Disagree

What you really want is an economy for education like you have an economy for telecommunications

Press quote · Jul 19, 2024 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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David Jolly Agree

We need to greatly constrict our school choice program

Press quote · Sep 16, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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AbortionNo. 4/8

Florida should repeal its ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

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Florida law bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, with limited exceptions. Repeal would make abortion legal later in pregnancy unless the legislature set a different limit.

Byron Donalds No clear position

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David Jolly Agree

replacing Florida's 6-week ban with a statute permitting abortion until fetal viability (approximately 23 to 24 weeks)

Campaign or official site · Jan 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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ImmigrationNo. 5/8

Florida should keep requiring local police and jails to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

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Florida law requires local agencies to honor federal immigration detainers and bans local policies that limit cooperation. Many sheriffs also have agreements that let deputies perform some immigration enforcement duties.

Byron Donalds Agree

We are going to continue that standard that Gov. DeSantis has set.

Press quote · Jan 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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David Jolly Disagree

I would not, as governor, require the 287(g) agreements, because I would trust local law enforcement to decide whether or not that's something they should engage in

Press quote · Feb 10, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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GunsNo. 6/8

Florida should keep allowing adults to carry concealed handguns without a permit.

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Since July 2023, adults in Florida who may legally own a gun can carry a concealed handgun without a state license. Reversing this would bring back the permit requirement, which included training.

Byron Donalds Agree

I also felt that there should not be a two-tier system for adults between the ages of 18 and 21. I felt that was wrong then, and I still feel that way.

Press quote · May 22, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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David Jolly No clear position

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Energy and climateNo. 7/8

Florida should pause approval of new large data centers.

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Large data centers use large amounts of electricity and water, and several have been proposed in Florida. A pause would stop new approvals while the state studies effects on power rates, water and land use.

Byron Donalds Disagree

Capital goes where it's valued. When you start throwing out the word ban or moratorium, what you're really saying is that maybe Florida is not the place to do business.

Press quote · Sep 17, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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David Jolly Agree

We don't need data centers in the state of Florida at all at all, at all. I'll issue an immediate moratorium on day one

Press quote · Sep 13, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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HousingNo. 8/8

Florida should create a state-backed reinsurance fund to lower homeowners insurance premiums.

Background

Florida homeowners pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, and the state-run Citizens insurer covers many homes. A state reinsurance fund would use public money to cover part of insurers' storm losses.

Byron Donalds Agree

reforming the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund and reinsurance structure by reducing an unnecessary surcharge when the fund is strong and helping insurers pool reinsurance purchases

Press quote · Sep 15, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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David Jolly Agree

I think we need bold, dramatic property insurance reform. We need a state catastrophic fund to remove hurricane coverage out of the private market.

Press quote · Sep 17, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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