Unofficial results from the Nov. 3, 2026, general election show the winners of Florida’s statewide races and key local contests. Voters also decided three constitutional amendments, with one major change to property taxes approved.
Byron Donalds and Bryan Avila defeated David Jolly and Gwen Graham for governor, receiving about 50.0% to 48.7% with nearly all votes counted.
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody defeated Angie Nixon, about 50.9% to 48.0%.
Attorney General: James Uthmeier defeated Jose Javier Rodriguez, about 50.9% to 49.1%.
Chief Financial Officer: Blaise Ingoglia defeated Annette Taddeo, about 50.9% to 49.1%.
Commissioner of Agriculture: Wilton Simpson defeated Joey Mendoza Atkins, about 51.1% to 48.9%.0
Florida voters considered three constitutional amendments, each requiring 60% approval. Amendment 3 — Increased Homestead Exemption and lower assessment caps on non-homestead property — passed with about 62% yes. It phases in a larger homestead exemption (rising from the current $50,000 toward $150,000 then $250,000) and tightens limits on non-homestead assessment increases. In Pasco County, support reached roughly 67% yes. Amendment 1 (raising the Budget Stabilization/“rainy day” fund cap) failed, receiving about 41% yes. Amendment 2 (exempting certain tangible personal property used in agriculture or agritourism from taxation) fell short at about 58% yes.
On a local level:
County Commission District 2: Seth Weightman defeated Stephanie Vazquez, roughly 55% to 45%.
School Board District 1: Kimberly Coward defeated Gino Collura in the runoff (about 52%).
School Board District 3: Matt Geiger defeated Mollyana Ward (about 58%).
Voters also renewed the one-mill school property-tax referendum that supports teacher and staff salaries, with roughly 75% yes.45
In congressional races affecting the county, Gus Bilirakis (District 12) and Anna Paulina Luna (District 13) won reelection.
In the special election for State Senate District 21 (covering parts of Pasco and Pinellas), Chris Nocco defeated Jordan Hensley with roughly 58% of the vote. Nocco, who resigned as Pasco County sheriff effective Election Day after 15 years in the role, will serve the remainder of the term. Jeff Harrington is serving as interim sheriff.
