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Florida Chief Financial Officer election, 2026
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Florida Chief Financial Officer |
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Election details |
Filing deadline: April 24, 2026 |
Primary: August 18, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 |
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Poll times:
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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Florida is holding an election for chief financial officer on November 3, 2026.
Candidates and election results
Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:
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General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Florida Chief Financial Officer
Frank Collige, Joe Gruters, and Benjamin Horbowy are running in the general election for Florida Chief Financial Officer on November 3, 2026.
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![]() | Frank Collige (R) ![]() | |
![]() | Joe Gruters (R) | |
![]() | Benjamin Horbowy (R) |
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Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am Dr. Frank W. Collige, a United States Air Force veteran, small business owner, public adjuster, and a candidate for Florida Chief Financial Officer. I have spent my career advocating for Florida families, fighting against insurance fraud, and holding powerful corporations accountable. I am not a career politician; I am a taxpayer, a father, and someone who knows firsthand how broken Florida’s insurance system has become. My mission is to bring transparency, accountability, and real reform to Tallahassee and to ensure that Florida’s financial future is secure and protected for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected."
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Frank Collige (R)
Florida deserves financial transparency. As CFO, I will ensure that every taxpayer dollar is accounted for, waste is eliminated, and Floridians can trust that their money is working for them. I will push for honest budgeting, stop backroom deals, and bring integrity back to the Department of Financial Services.
I am a fighter for the people, not the corporations. I will reform Florida’s broken insurance system, establish the Florida Insurance Licensing and Oversight Board (FILOB) to hold the insurance industry accountable, enforce higher standards of conduct, and protect Florida consumers from fraud, abuse, and unfair practices. It is time to put an end to the influence of special interests and restore fairness and integrity to Florida’s financial system.

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)
The CFO also leads the Department of Financial Services, which regulates the insurance industry, investigates financial crimes, fights insurance fraud, and protects consumers from unethical practices. In addition to these regulatory and financial duties, the CFO serves on the Florida Cabinet, which has the authority to make crucial decisions regarding state lands, investments, clemency, and other significant matters affecting the future of the state. This Cabinet role gives the CFO a unique level of influence over both financial operations and broader policy issues in Florida.
At its core, this office must serve as the financial watchdog for the people of Florida. Whether it involves preventing the misuse of public funds, enforcing accountability in the insurance market, rooting out fraud, or ensuring that the financial dealings of the state are fully transparent, the CFO is tasked with protecting the public from financial harm. This is not just a financial role; it is a position of trust and responsibility that serves as the last line of defense between the people of Florida and the forces of corruption, waste, and financial exploitation.
Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)

Frank Collige (R)
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Voting information
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Past elections
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2014.
2022
General election
General election for Florida Chief Financial Officer
Incumbent Jimmy Patronis defeated Adam Hattersley in the general election for Florida Chief Financial Officer on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jimmy Patronis (R) | 59.5 | 4,528,811 |
![]() | Adam Hattersley (D) | 40.5 | 3,085,697 |
Total votes: 7,614,508 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Richard Dembinsky (No Party Affiliation)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Adam Hattersley advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida Chief Financial Officer.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jimmy Patronis advanced from the Republican primary for Florida Chief Financial Officer.
2018
- See also: Florida Treasurer election, 2018
General election
General election for Florida Chief Financial Officer
Incumbent Jimmy Patronis defeated Jeremy Ring in the general election for Florida Chief Financial Officer on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jimmy Patronis (R) | 51.7 | 4,152,221 |
![]() | Jeremy Ring (D) | 48.3 | 3,872,540 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 297 |
Total votes: 8,025,058 | ||||
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2014
Florida Treasurer, 2014 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
58.9% | 3,353,897 | |
Democratic | William "Will" Rankin | 41.1% | 2,337,727 | |
Total Votes | 5,691,624 | |||
Election results via Florida Division of Elections |
Election analysis
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See also
Florida | State Executive Elections | News and Analysis |
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