Question 1

Who should I vote for in Florida in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 32 Florida races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Florida Senate?

Accepted Answer

Ashley Moody has the strongest record in the Florida U.S. Senate race. Ashley Moody scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Angie Nixon at 58, as of October 9, 2026. Ashley Moody's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Angie Nixon's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Neil J. Gillespie (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Florida Governor?

Accepted Answer

David Jolly has the strongest record in the Florida governor's race. David Jolly scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Byron Donalds at 59, as of October 9, 2026. David Jolly's highest marks are relevant experience and coalition building. Byron Donalds's highest marks are relevant experience and results. Dean Abrams (1 of 15 criteria), Kathy Anderson (1 of 15 criteria), Charles Burkett (7 of 15 criteria), Jeff Datto (1 of 15 criteria), Moliere Dimanche (2 of 15 criteria), Scott Jewett (3 of 15 criteria), Erik Morris (2 of 15 criteria) and Frank J. Russo (1 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Florida Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

José Javier Rodríguez has the strongest record in the Florida attorney general race. José Javier Rodríguez scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of James Uthmeier at 53, as of October 9, 2026. José Javier Rodríguez's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. James Uthmeier's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in Florida Chief Financial Officer?

Accepted Answer

Blaise Ingoglia has the strongest record in the Florida chief financial officer race. Blaise Ingoglia scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Annette Taddeo at 64, as of October 9, 2026. Blaise Ingoglia's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Annette Taddeo's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in Florida Commissioner of Agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Wilton Simpson has the strongest record in the Florida commissioner of agriculture race. Wilton Simpson scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Wilton Simpson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Joey Atkins (4 of 15 criteria) and Kyle "KC" Gibson (1 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in FL-01?

Accepted Answer

Jimmy Patronis has the strongest record in Florida's 1st Congressional District. Jimmy Patronis scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Jimmy Patronis's highest marks are relevant experience and showing up. Tyler L. Davis (4 of 15 criteria) and Gay Valimont (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in FL-02?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in Florida's 2nd Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Amanda Marie Green (7 of 15 criteria) and Austin Rogers (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in FL-03?

Accepted Answer

Kat Cammack has the strongest record in Florida's 3rd Congressional District. Kat Cammack scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Kat Cammack's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Seth Harp (6 of 15 criteria) and Mike Klein (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in FL-04?

Accepted Answer

Aaron Bean has the strongest record in Florida's 4th Congressional District. Aaron Bean scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Aaron Bean's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. LaShonda "L.J." Holloway (6 of 15 criteria), Todd Schaefer (5 of 15 criteria) and Mike Sell (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in FL-05?

Accepted Answer

John H. Rutherford has the strongest record in Florida's 5th Congressional District. John H. Rutherford scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. John H. Rutherford's highest marks are relevant experience and coalition building. Rachel Grage (6 of 15 criteria) and William Lintag Upham (1 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in FL-06?

Accepted Answer

Randy Fine has the strongest record in Florida's 6th Congressional District. Randy Fine scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Randy Fine's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Andrew Parrott (1 of 15 criteria), Alec Pavlik (1 of 15 criteria) and Eric Yonce (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in FL-07?

Accepted Answer

Bale Dalton has the strongest record in Florida's 7th Congressional District. Bale Dalton scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Bale Dalton's highest marks are relevant experience and management. Christopher Dennison (6 of 15 criteria) and Ryan Elijah (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 14

Who should I vote for in FL-08?

Accepted Answer

Mike Haridopolos has the strongest record in Florida's 8th Congressional District. Mike Haridopolos scores 71 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jennifer Jenkins at 58, as of October 9, 2026. Mike Haridopolos's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jennifer Jenkins's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 15

Who should I vote for in FL-09?

Accepted Answer

Darren Soto has the strongest record in Florida's 9th Congressional District. Darren Soto scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Darren Soto's highest marks are relevant experience and showing up. Dan Green (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 16

Who should I vote for in FL-11?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in Florida's 11th Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Ralph Groves (7 of 15 criteria), James Pericola (6 of 15 criteria) and Joe Strada (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 17

Who should I vote for in FL-12?

Accepted Answer

Gus Bilirakis has the strongest record in Florida's 12th Congressional District. Gus Bilirakis scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Kimberly Overman at 63, as of October 9, 2026. Gus Bilirakis's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Kimberly Overman's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Branden Scrivener (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 18

Who should I vote for in FL-13?

Accepted Answer

Leela Gray has the strongest record in Florida's 13th Congressional District. Leela Gray scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Anna Paulina Luna at 52, as of October 9, 2026. Leela Gray's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Anna Paulina Luna's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Tony D'Arrigo (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 19

Who should I vote for in FL-14?

Accepted Answer

Kathy Castor has the strongest record in Florida's 14th Congressional District. Kathy Castor scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Mike Beltran at 58, as of October 9, 2026. Kathy Castor's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Mike Beltran's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Salomon Hernandez Sr. (1 of 15 criteria), Brian Lambert (7 of 15 criteria) and Keith Varian (1 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 20

Who should I vote for in FL-15?

Accepted Answer

Laurel Lee has the strongest record in Florida's 15th Congressional District. Laurel Lee scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Laurel Lee's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Angie Boone (0 of 15 criteria) and Robert People (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 21

Who should I vote for in FL-16?

Accepted Answer

Kelly Kirschner has the strongest record in Florida's 16th Congressional District. Kelly Kirschner scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Sydney Gruters at 53 and Mark Davis at 53, as of October 9, 2026. Kelly Kirschner's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Sydney Gruters's highest marks are relevant experience. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 22

Who should I vote for in FL-17?

Accepted Answer

Greg Steube has the strongest record in Florida's 17th Congressional District. Greg Steube scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Greg Steube's highest marks are relevant experience and results. Matthew Montavon (7 of 15 criteria) and Michael J. Quirk (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 23

Who should I vote for in FL-18?

Accepted Answer

Scott Franklin has the strongest record in Florida's 18th Congressional District. Scott Franklin scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Curtis Gibson at 56, as of October 9, 2026. Scott Franklin's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Curtis Gibson's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Deva Simmons (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 24

Who should I vote for in FL-19?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in Florida's 19th Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Victor Arias (7 of 15 criteria), Seth Haskin (6 of 15 criteria), Jim Schwartzel (7 of 15 criteria) and Alexandra Zakhvatayev (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 25

Who should I vote for in FL-20?

Accepted Answer

Debbie Wasserman Schultz has the strongest record in Florida's 20th Congressional District. Debbie Wasserman Schultz scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Brent Andersen (5 of 15 criteria) and Kedner Maxime (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 26

Who should I vote for in FL-21?

Accepted Answer

Brian Mast has the strongest record in Florida's 21st Congressional District. Brian Mast scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Alexander Cooke at 56 and James T. Martin at 53, as of October 9, 2026. Brian Mast's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Alexander Cooke's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. David Fabrikant (3 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 27

Who should I vote for in FL-22?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in Florida's 22nd Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Casey Askar (6 of 15 criteria) and Pia Dandiya (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 28

Who should I vote for in FL-23?

Accepted Answer

Lois Frankel has the strongest record in Florida's 23rd Congressional District. Lois Frankel scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Lois Frankel's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Deborah Adeimy (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 29

Who should I vote for in FL-24?

Accepted Answer

Oliver G. Gilbert III has the strongest record in Florida's 24th Congressional District. Oliver G. Gilbert III scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Oliver G. Gilbert III's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Te Mayonna Brown (6 of 15 criteria) and Patricia Gonzalez (1 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 30

Who should I vote for in FL-25?

Accepted Answer

Jared Moskowitz has the strongest record in Florida's 25th Congressional District. Jared Moskowitz and Scott Singer each score 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026; Jared Moskowitz ranks first on the tiebreaker, the character score (56 to 50). Jared Moskowitz's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Scott Singer's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Michaelangelo Hamilton (1 of 15 criteria) and Peter Jassenoff (2 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 31

Who should I vote for in FL-26?

Accepted Answer

Mario Diaz-Balart has the strongest record in Florida's 26th Congressional District. Mario Diaz-Balart scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Mario Diaz-Balart's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Deborah Ann Meidinger Hosey (2 of 15 criteria) and Nicole Locklin (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 32

Who should I vote for in FL-27?

Accepted Answer

Maria Elvira Salazar has the strongest record in Florida's 27th Congressional District. Maria Elvira Salazar scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Maria Elvira Salazar's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Eliott Rodriguez (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 33

Who should I vote for in FL-28?

Accepted Answer

Carlos A. Gimenez has the strongest record in Florida's 28th Congressional District. Carlos A. Gimenez scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Carlos A. Gimenez's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Phil "Felipe" Ehr (7 of 15 criteria) and Eddy Rojas (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Florida?

U.S. Senate, Florida

Governor of Florida

Attorney General of Florida

Chief Financial Officer of Florida

Commissioner of Agriculture of Florida

U.S. House, Florida 1st Congressional District

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