Welcome to the portal for Ballotpedia's coverage of Florida politics! Ballotpedia's encyclopedic coverage of Florida politics includes information on the local, state and federal levels, as well as state policies.

Bordering the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean,Georgia andAlabama, Florida is nicknamed "the Sunshine State." Although Florida's capital isTallahassee, its largest city isJacksonville and the largest metropolitan area isMiami. It is home to the longest coastline in the continental U.S.

The basic structure, duties, function and operations are defined and established by theFlorida Constitution. Florida has two members of theU.S. Senate, a total of 28 members of theU.S. House of Representatives, 120 members of theHouse of Representatives and 40 members of theState Senate.

State Leadership

Governor

Ron DeSantis

Capital:

Tallahassee

Motto:

In God We Trust

Population:

21,570,527

Land Area of State:

53,653 square miles

Admitted to U.S.:

1845

Florida Elections

Florida 2026 elections: U.S. House • Congressional special elections • Governor • Lt. Gov • Attorney General • State executive offices • State Senate • State House • Supreme court • Appellate courts • State ballot measures • School boards • Municipal • Recalls • Candidate ballot access

Florida elections, 2027
Past elections:2025 •2024 •2023 •2022 •2021 •2020 •2019 •2018 •2017 •2016 •2015 •2014

Voting in Florida

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Federal politics

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Local politics in Florida

Cities and counties in Florida

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