Florida election results 2026
Republican Byron Donalds won the Florida governor's race by about 1.3 points over Democrat David Jolly, and Sen. Ashley Moody (R) won the special Senate election over Angie Nixon (D), according to NBC News and CBS News projections on November 3. Official results come from the Florida Division of Elections.
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Republican Byron Donalds won the Florida governor's race by about 1.3 points over Democrat David Jolly, and Sen. Ashley Moody (R) won the special Senate election over Angie Nixon (D), according to NBC News and CBS News projections on November 3. Official results come from the Florida Division of Elections.
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Last checked November 9, 2026
Results
| Race | Result | Called by, time |
|---|---|---|
| Governor: Donalds (R) vs Jolly (D) | Byron Donalds (R) won, about 50.0% to 48.7% (NBC News count, 99% of expected vote) | AP and NBC News projections, November 3 |
| US Senate (special): Moody (R) vs Nixon (D) | Ashley Moody (R) won, about 50.9% to 48.0% (NBC News count, 99% of expected vote) | CBS News and NBC News projections, November 3 |
Other qualified candidates are also on the ballot in both races. See the Division of Elections candidate list.
Market prices the day before
Added on 2 November, with the time and the app.
Where to watch results live
- Florida Division of Elections: official results (results.elections.myflorida.com, also at FloridaElectionWatch.gov).
- Your county Supervisor of Elections: county counts.
- AP race calls: each market's rules say whether it settles on a race call or on certified results.
How the markets did
- Governor: on Kalshi at 5:49 p.m. ET on Election Day, the Republican contract implied a 71.5% chance. Kalshi settled it Yes on November 3 at 9:17 p.m. ET.
- Senate (special): on Kalshi at 5:31 p.m. ET on Election Day, the Republican contract implied an 89.5% chance. Kalshi settled it Yes on November 3 at 9:10 p.m. ET.
Where Floridians can trade election markets
- Kalshi (opens in a new tab): a CFTC-regulated exchange with US election markets.
- Polymarket US (opens in a new tab): election markets in US dollars.
- OG (opens in a new tab): Crypto.com's event-contract app, where it lists the race.
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How an election contract settles
A "Yes" contract on the winner pays $1 when the market's settlement source confirms the result; the other side pays $0.
Before election day
- Florida governor race: the final two weeks
- Florida governor odds 2026
- Florida Senate odds 2026
- The Miami election playbook, on Miami Prediction Markets (opens in a new tab)
Sources
- Florida Division of Elections, election results (opens in a new tab)
- Florida Division of Elections, 2025-2026 election dates calendar (opens in a new tab)
- Florida Division of Elections, candidate listing for the 2026 General Election (checked 27 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
Frequently asked questions
When do polls close in Florida?
At 7 p.m. local time on 3 November. Most of Florida is on Eastern time; the western Panhandle is on Central time, so its polls close an hour later Eastern.
Who is running for US Senate in Florida in 2026?
Republican Ashley Moody, appointed in January 2025 when Marco Rubio became Secretary of State, faces Democrat Angie Nixon, who won the 18 August primary. Neil Gillespie, with no party affiliation, has also qualified.
Can I trade the Florida races from Florida?
Yes, on CFTC-regulated apps such as Kalshi and Polymarket US, which accept eligible Florida residents.
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