Republicans retain the governor’s office, all three Cabinet posts, both legislative chambers and both U.S. Senate seats, while Democratic gains end the GOP’s House supermajority.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FNN) — Republicans swept Florida’s statewide races Tuesday and retained control of both legislative chambers, extending Democrats’ statewide losing streak despite gains that ended the GOP’s supermajority in the Florida House.

Republican Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly for governor, while U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody defeated Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon. Republicans also won the races for attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. www.fox13news.com

The results preserve Republican control of the governor’s office, all three Cabinet posts and both of Florida’s U.S. Senate seats. Republican Sen. Rick Scott, reelected in 2024, was not on this year’s ballot. www.rickscott.senate.gov

Democrats have not won a statewide election since Nikki Fried captured the agriculture commissioner’s office in 2018. www.wlrn.org

Florida statewide results and winning margins

Unofficial returns available Nov. 4 showed Republicans winning all five statewide contests. The figures reflect separate reporting snapshots; totals and margins may change before certification.

Source: Florida Department of State’s Election Watch. The governor’s race was the closest of the five. Other candidates account for the remaining vote shares where applicable. Governor

Democratic gains end Republican House supermajority

Republicans retained their legislative majorities, but Democratic gains ended the GOP’s House supermajority.

The Florida Democratic Party reported a net gain of 15 House seats and a Republican-to-Democratic flip in Senate District 10, where John Lowndes defeated Jason Brodeur. Florida Democratic Party

Among the House pickups listed by the party were Eric Gray in District 35, Darryl Block in Dist,rict 36, Jane Aman in District 37, Nik Dean in District 38 and Jarod Fox in District 39. Other listed victories included Todd Delmay in District 101 and Lucia Baez-Geller in District 106. Florida Democratic Party

The party’s district list marked 16 House seats as Republican-to-Democratic flips, while its announcement reported a net gain of 15. Gross pickups and net gains measure different things; the net figure also accounts for Democratic losses. News Service of Florida reported Republicans were positioned to recapture House District 87 from Democrat Emily Gregory. Florida Democratic Party

House District 33, where Democrat Daniel McDow faced Republican Monique Miller, remained close enough for a recount, leaving the final legislative tally unsettled. WUSF

Ending the House supermajority limits Republicans’ ability to act without Democratic support on matters requiring a two-thirds vote. Republicans nevertheless retain control of legislative leadership and the ordinary lawmaking agenda. WUSF

GOP registration advantage exceeds 1.5 million

Republicans entered the election with a substantial voter registration advantage.

Florida’s Sept. 30 report listed 5,678,755 active registered Republicans and 4,133,397 Democrats — a Republican lead of 1,545,358. Another 3,345,188 voters had no party affiliation, and 514,782 belonged to minor parties. dos.fl.gov

The GOP’s statewide winning margins were far smaller than its registration advantage. But registration totals do not reveal how individual voters cast their ballots, and the results alone cannot separate the effects of turnout, crossover voting and support from unaffiliated voters.

Gillum’s 2018 showing tops Jolly’s current result

Former Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum received more votes, a larger vote share and a smaller losing margin in 2018 than Jolly recorded in the unofficial 2026 returns.

Gillum received 4,043,723 votes, or approximately 49.19%, against Ron DeSantis’ 4,076,186 votes, or 49.59%. His certified defeat was 32,463 votes, approximately 0.40 percentage points. results.elections.myflorida.com

Jolly’s current tally is 4,024,639 votes, or 48.71%, leaving him 107,695 votes behind Donalds. Governor

Gillum received 19,084 more votes and finished 0.48 percentage points higher than Jolly’s current showing. His losing vote margin was 75,232 smaller.

Jolly, a former Republican congressman, left the GOP in 2018, became an independent and later joined the Democratic Party before launching his gubernatorial campaign in 2025. www.pbs.org

The comparison involves different electorates and political conditions, and Jolly’s totals remain unofficial. It does not establish that his previous Republican affiliation caused his defeat.

Certification still ahead

Florida’s Elections Canvassing Commission is scheduled to certify statewide results Nov. 17. Outstanding ballot processing and any required recounts could change the unofficial totals before then. Time line

Appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2025, Uthmeier secured a full term as Republicans swept statewide races and Democrats extended their statewide losing streak.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FNN) — Republican James Uthmeier defeated Democrat Jose Javier Rodriguez in Florida’s attorney general race Tuesday, securing his first elected term after Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him to the office in 2025.

The victory keeps Florida’s top legal office in Republican hands and adds to a statewide Republican sweep that left Democrats without a statewide election victory since 2018.

Uthmeier wins by more than 153,000 votes

Unofficial results posted by the Florida Division of Elections showed:

Uthmeier’s advantage was 153,338 votes, or 1.86 percentage points. The totals remain unofficial and may change before certification.

From gubernatorial appointment to election victory

DeSantis appointed Uthmeier attorney general in February 2025 after Ashley Moody moved to the U.S. Senate. Uthmeier was sworn in Feb. 17, 2025.

Before taking office, Uthmeier served as DeSantis’ chief of staff and general counsel. His previous experience included work at the U.S. Department of Commerce and the law firm Jones Day.

Tuesday’s election gives him a full term in the office he initially entered through appointment.

Candidates respond to the outcome

Uthmeier thanked voters and emphasized his public safety agenda.

“Grateful for your trust,” he posted on X, according to News Service of Florida.

Rodriguez congratulated Uthmeier while saying expectations for the office should continue to include public safety, consumer protection and government accountability regardless of the election’s outcome.

Republicans retain statewide power

Uthmeier’s victory accompanied Republican wins by Byron Donalds for governor, Blaise Ingoglia for chief financial officer, Wilton Simpson for agriculture commissioner and Moody for U.S. Senate.

Together with Republican Sen. Rick Scott, who was not on this year’s ballot, those results preserve GOP control of the governor’s office, all three Cabinet posts and both Florida U.S. Senate seats.

Democrats made gains in the Legislature, ending the Republican supermajority in the Florida House, but Republicans retained control of both legislative chambers.

The narrower statewide margins did not translate into Democratic victories. Nikki Fried’s 2018 election as agriculture commissioner remains the party’s most recent statewide win.

Certification scheduled for Nov. 17

Florida’s Elections Canvassing Commission is scheduled to certify statewide results Nov. 17, following county reporting and any required recounts.