Florida Chief Financial Officer election, 2026

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Florida Chief Financial Officer
Election details
Filing deadline: April 24, 2026
Primary: August 18, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Florida
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Florida is holding an election for chief financial officer on November 3, 2026.

Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Florida Chief Financial Officer

Incumbent Blaise Ingoglia, Frank Collige, Joe Gruters, Benjamin Horbowy, and Kevin Steele are running in the general election for Florida Chief Financial Officer on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Blaise Ingoglia (R)
		Frank Collige (R)
		Joe Gruters (R)
		Benjamin Horbowy (R)
		Kevin Steele (R)

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Frank Collige

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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Key Messages

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I am running to end the corrupt relationship between the insurance industry and our state government. For too long, Tallahassee politicians like my opponents have sided with insurance companies over Florida families. As CFO, I will fight to eliminate managed repair programs, restore consumer protections, and hold insurers accountable when they wrongfully deny or underpay claims.

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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.

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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.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Frank Collige (R)

I am running to end the corrupt relationship between the insurance industry and our state government. For too long, Tallahassee politicians like my opponents have sided with insurance companies over Florida families. As CFO, I will fight to eliminate managed repair programs, restore consumer protections, and hold insurers accountable when they wrongfully deny or underpay claims.

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.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Frank Collige (R)

I am passionate about consumer protection, financial transparency, insurance reform, and government accountability. My top priorities include ending managed repair programs, advocating for the establishment of prevailing attorney fees for consumers, holding insurance companies accountable for bad faith practices, and bringing real oversight to the insurance industry. I am committed to exposing waste, fraud, and abuse within state operations while ensuring that Florida’s financial resources serve the people and not special interests. I will fight to protect veterans, seniors, and working families from financial exploitation while promoting honest governance, fair markets, and accountability at every level.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Frank Collige (R)

The Chief Financial Officer is one of the most powerful positions in Florida government because it combines financial management, consumer protection, and regulatory oversight. This office has the authority to influence insurance regulation, audit government agencies, fight financial fraud, and serve as a check on waste and abuse within state operations. It is uniquely positioned to protect both taxpayers and consumers.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Frank Collige (R)

I look up to my father. He was not wealthy, famous, or someone society would label as conventionally successful. But none of that mattered. What mattered was the example he set as a man of integrity, loyalty, and love. He taught me the values that matter most: how to love, how to protect the people you care about, and how to stand tall as a man regardless of the challenges life throws your way. His strength was not measured by material wealth but by his commitment to his family, his work ethic, and his character. His example is what shaped me into the person I am today, and it is the standard I strive to live up to in everything I do.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Frank Collige (R)

Integrity, transparency, accountability, and courage are the most important principles for an elected official. The people deserve leaders who will do what is right, not what is politically convenient. An elected official must be honest, willing to stand up to powerful interests, and always put the needs of the people before personal gain or special interests.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Frank Collige (R)

I possess the qualities that every public servant should have, but far too many in government lack: integrity, accountability, and the courage to stand up for what is right regardless of political pressure. I am not beholden to special interests, lobbyists, or political insiders. My background as a small business owner and veteran has taught me discipline, problem-solving, and how to make tough decisions under pressure. I know what it means to be responsible for others, to lead with purpose, and to deliver results. I am driven by a strong sense of duty to the people of Florida and an unwavering commitment to transparency, fairness, and financial responsibility. I do not back down from a fight when it comes to protecting hardworking families, and I have the determination, resilience, and moral clarity to hold both government agencies and powerful industries accountable. These are the qualities that will make me a successful officeholder.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Frank Collige (R)

The core responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer are to serve as the financial guardian of the state, protect taxpayer dollars, ensure transparency, regulate the insurance industry, combat fraud, and act as a consumer advocate. The CFO is directly responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity of Florida by overseeing the state’s accounting, auditing, and treasury functions, managing billions of dollars in public funds, and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and transparently. This office plays a critical role in holding both government agencies and private industries accountable when they fail to act in the best interest of Floridians.

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.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Frank Collige (R)

I want my legacy to be one of integrity, courage, and accountability. I want to be remembered as someone who stood up for what was right, fought against what I knew was wrong, and never backed down from doing the hard things when it mattered most. I want the people of Florida to remember me as the Chief Financial Officer who broke the grip of special interests, brought transparency back to government, and put the needs of everyday Floridians ahead of politics and corruption. Just as importantly, I want my children, my grandchildren, and every generation after to be able to look back and say that I was a man who stood on principle. That I stood up when it would have been easier to stay silent. That I fought for what was right even when it was not popular. And that I left this state better than I found it, not for personal gain, but because it was the right thing to do.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Frank Collige (R)

I was Active duty, stationed at Andrews AFB, MD, when September 11, 2001, happened. I remember how that drastically changed the military and America, and how nothing has been the same since.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Frank Collige (R)

I was a mason laborer in high school. I had it during the summer for two years before leaving for the military.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Frank Collige (R)

My favorite book is The Legend of Drizzt by R.A. Salvatore. It is more than just a fantasy story, it is about doing what is right even when the world around you tells you not to. Drizzt is a character who was born into a corrupt and evil society but chose to reject it and live by his own code of honor, integrity, and compassion. That story resonated with me deeply because it reflects my own belief that you do not have to accept the broken systems around you. You can stand up, fight for what is right, and live by your principles no matter how difficult the path may be. It is a reminder that character is not defined by where you come from but by the choices you make.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Frank Collige (R)

Baby Blue by George Strait

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Frank Collige (R)

One of the greatest struggles in my life was transitioning from military service to civilian life. The military teaches discipline, structure, purpose, and a strong sense of duty. When that chapter ends, suddenly finding your place in the civilian world can be overwhelming. The lack of structure, the different expectations, and the reality that not everyone operates with the same sense of integrity and accountability can be a difficult adjustment. Like many veterans, I faced the challenge of redefining my mission, finding meaningful work, and navigating a system that often feels disconnected from the values instilled in those who serve. But like every obstacle in my life, I faced it head-on. I used that experience to grow, to build a business from the ground up, and to turn that struggle into strength. That journey is a big part of why I am running, to serve with purpose again and fight for others who feel overlooked or left behind.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Frank Collige (R)

Protecting Florida families from financial harm is the most important responsibility. That includes holding insurance companies accountable, rooting out fraud, ensuring responsible management of taxpayer dollars, and enforcing financial transparency at every level of government. The financial stability of Florida families is directly tied to the integrity of this office.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Frank Collige (R)

Many people do not realize that the CFO plays a major role in overseeing the insurance industry through the Department of Financial Services. The CFO also sits on the Florida Cabinet, which makes critical decisions affecting land use, clemency, and state investments. Additionally, the CFO has the authority to investigate insurance fraud and financial crimes; sadly, this authority has often been underutilized to protect consumers.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Frank Collige (R)

No, I do not believe it is beneficial for the Chief Financial Officer to have previous experience in government or politics. In fact, I believe that experience in politics often becomes a liability rather than an asset in this role. This office requires someone who has no allegiance to anyone except the people of Florida. Too many career politicians are compromised. They take money from special interests, allow those same interests to fund their campaigns, and ultimately become subservient to the donors and lobbyists who expect favors in return. This is exactly how corruption takes hold and how the people of Florida are repeatedly sold out. It is exactly what we have seen from the former CFO, and quite frankly, Floridians cannot afford another term under someone who will prioritize their own political ambitions and financial gain over the needs of the people they are elected to serve. What this office demands is someone with real-world experience, someone who understands financial accountability, someone who has fought against corruption, and someone who answers only to the citizens of Florida, not to the political establishment or the powerful industries that have had far too much influence over this office for far too long.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Frank Collige (R)

This office requires strong leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to hold powerful entities accountable. It demands someone who understands how systems work, how fraud and corruption harm everyday people, and how to manage complex operations effectively. Running a business from the ground up teaches the exact skills needed for this role, including budgeting, problem-solving, decision-making, and financial responsibility. Just as important is having the courage to ask tough questions, stand up to special interests, and fight for what is right. Integrity, accountability, and a commitment to serving the people are the most important qualifications for this office.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Frank Collige (R)

Financial transparency and government accountability are non-negotiable. Taxpayers deserve to know exactly how their money is being spent and whether it is being used effectively. I believe every agency, every contract, and every financial transaction involving public funds should be open, visible, and easy for the public to access. Sunshine is the best disinfectant, and I will make transparency the cornerstone of my administration.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

Frank Collige (R)

I support protecting the ballot initiative process as a tool for the people of Florida to have their voices heard. Efforts to make the process more difficult serve only to silence voters and protect political insiders. I oppose restrictions that make it harder for citizens to bring issues to the ballot and believe the process should remain accessible, transparent, and protected from manipulation by special interests.

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Voting information

See also: Voting in Florida

Election information in Florida: Nov. 3, 2026, election.

What is the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 5, 2026
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 5, 2026
• Online: Oct. 5, 2026

Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 22, 2026
• By mail: Received by Oct. 22, 2026
• Online: Oct. 22, 2026

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 3, 2026
• By mail: Received by Nov. 3, 2026

Is early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What are the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2026 to Oct. 31, 2026

Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When are polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (ET/CT)

Past elections

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2014.

2022

See also: Florida Chief Financial Officer election, 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

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	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

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,025,058
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2014

See also: Florida down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Florida Treasurer, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jeff Atwater Incumbent	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

Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.

• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
• Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
• State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.

• Presidential elections
• Statewide elections
• State partisanship
• Demographics

See also: Presidential voting trends in Florida and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

2024 presidential results by 2026 congressional district lines

2024 presidential results in congressional districts, Florida

District	Kamala Harris	Donald Trump
Florida's 1st	31.0%	68.0%
Florida's 2nd	41.0%	59.0%
Florida's 3rd	39.0%	60.0%
Florida's 4th	44.0%	55.0%
Florida's 5th	39.0%	60.0%
Florida's 6th	35.0%	65.0%
Florida's 7th	43.0%	56.0%
Florida's 8th	38.0%	61.0%
Florida's 9th	51.0%	48.0%
Florida's 10th	61.0%	38.0%
Florida's 11th	41.0%	58.0%
Florida's 12th	32.0%	67.0%
Florida's 13th	44.0%	55.0%
Florida's 14th	53.0%	46.0%
Florida's 15th	44.0%	55.0%
Florida's 16th	42.0%	57.0%
Florida's 17th	38.0%	62.0%
Florida's 18th	35.0%	64.0%
Florida's 19th	35.0%	64.0%
Florida's 20th	69.0%	30.0%
Florida's 21st	41.0%	58.0%
Florida's 22nd	52.0%	47.0%
Florida's 23rd	51.0%	49.0%
Florida's 24th	65.0%	35.0%
Florida's 25th	52.0%	47.0%
Florida's 26th	32.0%	67.0%
Florida's 27th	42.0%	57.0%
Florida's 28th	37.0%	62.0%
Source: The Downballot

2016-2024

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:

County-level voting pattern categories
Democratic
Status	2016	2020	2024
Solid Democratic	D	D	D
Trending Democratic	R	D	D
Battleground Democratic	D	R	D
New Democratic	R	R	D
Republican
Status	2016	2020	2024
Solid Republican	R	R	R
Trending Republican	D	R	R
Battleground Republican	R	D	R
New Republican	D	D	R

Following the 2024 presidential election, 43.7% of Floridians lived in one of the state's 55 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2016 to 2024, and 24.7% lived in one of 6 Solid Democratic counties. Overall, Florida was Solid Republican, having voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016, Donald Trump (R) in 2020, and Donald Trump (R) in 2024. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Florida following the 2024 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Florida county-level statistics, 2024
Solid Republican	55	43.7%
Solid Democratic	6	24.7%
New Republican	3	20.6%
Battleground Republican	3	11.0%
Total voted Democratic	6	24.7%
Total voted Republican	61	75.3%

Historical voting trends

Florida presidential election results (1900-2024)

• 17 Democratic wins
• 15 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020	2024
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	D	R	R	D	D	R	R	R

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Florida

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Florida.

U.S. Senate election results in Florida

Race	Winner	Runner up
2024	55.6%	42.8%
2022	57.7%	41.3%
2018	50.1%	49.9%
2016	52.0%	44.3%
2012	55.2%	42.2%
Average	54.1	44.1

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Florida

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Florida.

Gubernatorial election results in Florida

Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	59.4%	40.0%
2018	49.6%	49.2%
2014	48.1%	47.1%
2010	48.9%	47.7%
2006	52.2%	45.1%
Average	51.6	45.8

See also: Party control of Florida state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Florida's congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Florida
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	8	8
Republican	2	20	22
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	28	30

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Florida's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Florida, October 2025

Office	Officeholder
Governor	Ron DeSantis
Lieutenant Governor	Jay Collins
Secretary of State	Cord Byrd
Attorney General	James Uthmeier

State legislature

Florida State Senate

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	11
	Republican Party	26
	Other	1
	Vacancies	2
Total		40

Florida House of Representatives

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	32
	Republican Party	86
	Other	0
	Vacancies	2
Total		120

Trifecta control

Florida Party Control: 1992-2025
One year of a Democratic trifecta  •  Twenty-six years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	I	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	S	S	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

The table below details demographic data in Florida and compares it to the broader United States as of 2023.

Demographic Data for Florida
	Florida	United States
Population	21,538,187	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	53,654	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	59.9%	63.4%
Black/African American	15.3%	12.4%
Asian	2.9%	5.8%
Native American	0.3%	0.9%
Pacific Islander	0.1%	0.4%
Other (single race)	5.6%	6.6%
Multiple	16%	10.7%
Hispanic/Latino	26.7%	19%
Education
High school graduation rate	89.6%	89.4%
College graduation rate	33.2%	35%
Income
Median household income	$71,711	$78,538
Persons below poverty level	12.6%	12.4%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2018-2023).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

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Footnotes

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