2026 Florida Chief Financial Officer election
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The 2026 Florida Chief Financial Officer election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect the Chief Financial Officer of Florida. Incumbent CFO Jimmy Patronis resigned on March 31, 2025, to run for Congress in a special election for Florida's 1st congressional district.[1]
Background
Incumbent Republican CFO Jimmy Patronis won re-election to a second term with 59.48% of the vote in 2022. On November 13, 2024, Matt Gaetz, U.S. Representative for Florida's 1st congressional district, resigned after president-elect Donald Trump nominated him to be Attorney General of the United States.[2] On November 25, 2024, Patronis announced that he would run in the special election for the seat.[3] That same day, he submitted his resignation, effective March 31, 2025.[4] On July 16, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed state senator Blaise Ingoglia to the position.[5]
Interim appointment
Appointee
- Blaise Ingoglia, state senator from the 11th district (2022–2025)[5]
Considered but not appointed
- Mike Caruso, state representative (2018–present)[6]
- Joe Gruters, state senator from the 22nd district (2018–present) and treasurer of the Republican National Committee (2025–present)[6]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Blaise Ingoglia, incumbent chief financial officer (2025–present)[7]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Joe Gruters, state senator from the 22nd district (2018–present) (appointed chair of the Republican National Committee)[9]
- Benjamin Horbowy, candidate for Florida's 3rd Senate district in 2020[10][11]
- Kevin Steele, state representative from the 55th district (2022–present) (running for U.S. House)[12]
Declined
- Jimmy Patronis, U.S. representative from Florida's 1st congressional district (2025–present) and former chief financial officer (2017–2025)[13]
Endorsements
Blaise Ingoglia
- U.S. senators
- Ashley Moody, Florida (2025–present)[14]
- U.S. representatives
- Aaron Bean, FL-04 (2023–present)[15]
- Gus Bilirakis, FL-12 (2007–present)[16]
- Kat Cammack, FL-03 (2021–present)[17]
- Mike Haridopolos, FL-08 (2025–present)[18]
- Brian Mast, FL-21 (2017–present)[19]
- Statewide officials
- Jeff Atwater, former Chief Financial Officer of Florida (2011–2017)[20]
- Tom Gallagher, former Chief Financial Officer of Florida (2003–2007)[20]
- Jimmy Patronis, former Chief Financial Officer of Florida (2017–2025)[20]
- State legislators
- Local officials
- 60 sheriffs[22]
- Individuals
- John Temple, president of Lake–Sumter State College[16]
- Organizations
Kevin Steele (withdrawn)
- U.S. senators
- Rick Scott, Florida (2019–present) (previously endorsed Gruters)[25]
Joe Gruters (withdrawn)
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[1]
- U.S. senators
- Rick Scott, Florida (2019–present)[26] (switched endorsement to Steele after Gruters withdrew)
- U.S. representatives
- Randy Fine, FL-06 (2025–present)[26]
- Jimmy Patronis, FL-01 (2025–present)[27][28] (later endorsed Ingoglia)
- Statewide officials
- Tom Gallagher, former Chief Financial Officer of Florida (2003–2007)[26] (later endorsed Ingoglia)
- Wilton Simpson, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture (2023–present)[26]
- State legislators
- Ben Albritton, President of the Florida Senate (2024–present) from the 27th district (2022–present)[26]
- Jim Boyd, Majority Leader of the Florida Senate (2024–present) from the 20th district (2020–present)[26]
- Jason Brodeur, President pro tempore of the Florida Senate (2024–present) from the 10th district (2020–present)[26]
- Daniel Perez, speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2024–present) from the 116th district (2018–present)[8]
- 17 other state senators[b]
Results
Ingoglia
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
Collige
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Blaise Ingoglia (incumbent) | 967,504 | 61.3 | |
| Republican | Frank Collige | 610,348 | 38.7 | |
| Total votes | 1,577,852 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Annette Taddeo, former state senator from the 40th district (2017–2022), nominee for lieutenant governor in 2014, nominee for Florida's 27th congressional district in 2022, and nominee for Miami-Dade County Clerk in 2024[29]
Eliminated in primary
- Earle Ford, attorney and U.S. Army veteran (previously ran for U.S. House)[30]
Endorsements
Earle Ford
- Party officials
- Nikki Fried, chair of the Florida Democratic Party (2023–present)[30]
Annette Taddeo
- U.S. representatives
- Al Lawson, Florida's 5th congressional district (2017–2023)[31]
- Kendrick Meek, Florida's 17th congressional district (2003–2011)[31]
- Donna Shalala, Florida's 21st congressional district (2019–2021)[31]
- Statewide officials
- Alex Sink, former Chief Financial Officer of Florida (2007–2011)[31]
- State legislators
- Kristen Arrington, state senator[32]
- Lori Berman, minority leader of the Florida Senate[33]
- Mack Bernard, state senator[31]
- Kevin Chambliss, state representative[31]
- Tracie Davis, state senator[31]
- Fentrice Driskell, minority leader of the Florida House of Representatives[33]
- Anna Eskamani, state representative[32]
- Ashley Gantt, state representative[31]
- Carlos Guillermo Smith, state senator[32]
- Kionne McGhee, former state representative (2012–2020)[33]
- Linda Stewart, former state senator (2016–2024)[32]
- Vic Torres, former state senator (2016–2024)[32]
- Local officials
- Jerry Demings, mayor of Orange County (2018–present)[31]
- Javier Fernandez, mayor of South Miami[34]
- Dan Gelber, former mayor of Miami Beach (2017–2023)[33]
- Daniella Levine Cava, mayor of Miami-Dade County (2020–present)[31]
- Bobby Powell, Palm Beach County commissioner[34]
- Labor unions
Results
Taddeo
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Ford
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Annette Taddeo | 795,964 | 65.6 | |
| Democratic | Earle Ford | 416,578 | 34.4 | |
| Total votes | 1,212,542 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Blaise Ingoglia (R) |
Annette Taddeo (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth’s List Florida[37][A] | April 23–30, 2026 | 1,828 (LV) | ± 2.8% | 38% | 39% | 23% |
Notes
- ↑
including:
- Danny Alvarez, state representative from the 69th district (2022–present)[16]
- Adam Anderson, state representative from the 57th district (2022–present)[16]
- James Buchanan, state representative from the 74th district (2018–present)[16]
- Bill Conerly, state representative from the 72nd district (2024–present)[16]
- J. J. Grow, state representative from the 23rd district (2024–present)[16]
- Jeff Holcomb, state representative from the 53rd district (2022–present)[16]
- Berny Jacques, state representative from the 59th district (2022–present)[16]
- Fiona McFarland, state representative from the 73rd district (2020–present)[16]
- Danny Nix, state representative from the 75th district (2024–present)[16]
- Michael Owen, state representative from the 70th district (2024–present)[16]
- Will Robinson, state representative from the 71st district (2018–present)[16]
- Brad Yeager, state representative from the 56th district (2022–present)[16]
- ↑
- Jennifer Bradley, state senator from the 6th district (2022–present)[26]
- Danny Burgess, state senator from the 23rd district (2020–present)[26]
- Colleen Burton, state senator from the 12th district (2022–present)[26]
- Alexis Calatayud, state senator from the 38th district (2022–present)[26]
- Don Gaetz, state senator from the 1st district (2006–2016, 2024–present)[26]
- Ileana Garcia, state senator from the 36th district (2020–present)[26]
- Erin Grall, state senator from the 29th district (2022–present)[26]
- Ed Hooper, state senator from the 21st district (2018–present)[26]
- Tom Leek, state senator from the 7th district (2024–present)[26]
- Stan McClain, state senator from the 9th district (2024–present)[26]
- Kathleen Passidomo, state senator from the 28th district (2016–present)[26]
- Ana Maria Rodriguez, state senator from the 40th district (2020–present)[26]
- Keith Truenow, state senator from the 13th district (2024–present)[26]
- Tom Wright, state senator from the 8th district (2018–present)[26]
- Clay Yarborough, state senator from the 4th district (2022–present)[26]
- ↑ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- ↑ Poll sponsored by Ruth's List, which supports Taddeo
References
- 1 2 Rohrer, Gray (April 1, 2025). "Who will be Florida's next CFO? DeSantis faces key decision". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ Beavers, Olivia; Carney, Jordain (November 13, 2024). "Gaetz resigns from Congress". Politico. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ↑ Ogles, Jacob (November 25, 2024). "Jimmy Patronis resigns Cabinet seat, mounts run to succeed Matt Gaetz in Congress". Florida Politics. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ↑ Ogles, Jacob (November 25, 2024). "Jimmy Patronis officially resigns as Chief Financial Officer". Florida Politics. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- 1 2 Russon, Gabrielle (July 16, 2025). "Ignoring Donald Trump, Gov. DeSantis taps Blaise Ingoglia as CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- 1 2 Sczesny, Matt (November 26, 2024). "Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis running for Congress. Who will take over his job?". WPTV. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ↑ Ogles, Jacob (September 2, 2025). "Blaise Ingoglia launches campaign for a full term as CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- 1 2 Ogles, Jacob (January 14, 2025). "'Joe knows what it takes to get the job done': Daniel Perez backs Joe Gruters for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ Russell, Ty (August 28, 2025). "RNC Chair Gruters to remain in Florida senate but bow out of CFO race". WFLA-TV. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ↑ Ogles, Jacob (June 4, 2024). "Joe Gruters quietly files for Chief Financial Officer in 2026". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Florida Chief Financial Officer Election". Transparency USA. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ Irwin Taylor, Janelle (May 15, 2026). "Kevin Steele to challenge Kathy Castor in new CD 14". Florida Politics. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- ↑ Leonard, Kimberly (June 14, 2024). "Patronis stirs up 2026". POLITICO. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ Scheckner, Jesse (July 27, 2026). "'Leading the charge to make Florida affordable': Ashley Moody backs Blaise Ingoglia for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ Dixon, Drew (April 16, 2026). "'Integrity, work ethic, and vision': Aaron Bean backs Blaise Ingoglia for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Taylor, Janelle Irwin (September 4, 2025). "Mass of Tampa Bay area leaders pledge support for Blaise Ingoglia for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ↑ Gancarski, A.G. (April 7, 2026). "Kat Cammack backs 'watchdog' Blaise Ingoglia for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ↑ Dixon, Drew (April 23, 2026). "Blaise Ingoglia nabs endorsement from Mike Haridopolos". Florida Politics. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
- ↑ Dixon, Drew (April 14, 2026). "Brian Mast backs 'exceptionally well-qualified' Blaise Ingoglia in CFO race". Florida Politics. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Dixon, Drew (April 20, 2026). "Former CFOs back 'proven conservative fighter' Blaise Ingoglia for full term". Florida Politics. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Ogles, Jacob (January 8, 2026). "Another 58 lawmakers endorse Blaise Ingoglia in campaign for full term as CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ↑ Gancarski, A.G. (October 27, 2025). "Sheriffs overwhelmingly back Blaise Ingoglia for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ↑ Costeines, Michael (July 10, 2026). "Gun Owners of America Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for CFO". The Floridian. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Dixon, Drew (April 1, 2026). "'Steadfast commitment to fiscal responsibility': Florida GOP backs Blaise Ingoglia for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ↑ Perry, Mitch (November 18, 2025). "Pasco Republican Kevin Steele to take on Blaise Ingoglia in GOP race for CFO". Florida Phoenix. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Ogles, Jacob (February 23, 2025). "Senate GOP colleagues endorse Joe Gruters' 2026 CFO bid, hosting fundraiser March 3". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ Rohrer, Gray (December 19, 2024). "Trump ally Gruters seeks Florida CFO job. Will DeSantis make it easy". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ Perry, Mitch (December 4, 2024). "Patronis wants Joe Gruters to succeed him as Florida's chief financial officer". Florida Phoenix. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State". dos.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- 1 2 Taylor, Janelle (May 21, 2026). "Earle Ford drops CD 13 bid, announces run for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Mendoza, Jesse (July 15, 2026). "Daniella Levine Cava, Jerry Demings endorse Annette Taddeo for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Russon, Gabrielle (July 22, 2026). "Annette Taddeo lands endorsement of Central Florida Democrats". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Scheckner, Jesse (July 27, 2026). "Teamsters, Democratic leaders line up behind Annette Taddeo's CFO campaign". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- 1 2 Scheckner, Jesse (July 30, 2026). "'Integrity, sound judgment': 2 more local leaders endorse Annette Taddeo for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- 1 2 Scheckner, Jesse (August 3, 2026). "2 more labor unions endorse Annette Taddeo for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
- ↑ Scheckner, Jesse (August 10, 2026). "'She has consistently stood with the people': Florida AFL-CIO backs Annette Taddeo for CFO". Florida Politics. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
- ↑ Scheckner, Jesse (May 28, 2026). "Annette Taddeo would lead Blaise Ingoglia in head-to-head CFO race, Ruth's List poll finds". Florida Politics. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
External links
- Official campaign websites