Paul M. Renner

Paul Renner

Republican Party

Candidate, Governor of Florida

Prior offices

Florida House of Representatives District 24

Successor: Joe Harding

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Florida House of Representatives District 19

Successor: Sam Greco

Predecessor: Bobby Payne

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Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Davidson College, 1989

Law

University of Florida, 1994

Personal

Birthplace

Atlanta, Ga.

Profession

Attorney

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Paul Renner (Republican Party) is running for election for Governor of Florida. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Renner (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 19. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. He left office on November 5, 2024.

Renner served as speaker of the House from 2023 to 2024.

Biography

Paul Renner was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Renner served in the U.S. Navy. He earned a B.A. in history from Davidson College in 1989 and a J.D. from the University of Florida in 1994. Renner's career experience includes working as an attorney.

Committee assignments

2021-2022

Renner was assigned to the following committees:

• House Rules & Ethics Committee, Chair
• House Budget Committee

2019-2020

Renner was assigned to the following committees:

• House Budget Committee
• House Judiciary Committee, Chair
• House Rules & Ethics Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Florida committee assignments, 2017
• Health & Human Services

2015 legislative session

Upon being sworn in, Renner served on the following committees:

Florida committee assignments, 2015
• Health & Human Services

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2026

See also: Florida gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Governor of Florida

The following candidates are running in the general election for Governor of Florida on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Faith E. Antonio (D)
		Richard Dembinsky (D)
		Jerry Demings (D)
	Submit photo	Dayna Foster (D)
	Submit photo	Indony Jean Baptiste (D)
		David Jolly (D)
	Submit photo	Donald Peterson (D)
	Submit photo	Christopher Powell (D)
	Submit photo	William Todd Andros (R)
	Submit photo	Shea Cruel (R)
		Byron Donalds (R)
	Submit photo	Jim Holcomb (R)
	Submit photo	Daniel Imperato (R)
		John Joseph Mercadante (R)
		William Reicherter (R)
		Paul Renner (R)
	Submit photo	Caneste Succe (R)
		Matthew Taylor (R)
		Bobby Williams Jr. (R)
		Brandon L. McIntyre (Constitution Party)
		Scott Jewett (L)
	Submit photo	Surindar Bedi (No Party Affiliation)
	Submit photo	James Brown (No Party Affiliation)
		Moliere Dimanche (No Party Affiliation)
	Submit photo	Insley Evans (No Party Affiliation)
		Kyle Gibson (No Party Affiliation)
	Submit photo	Neil Gillespie (No Party Affiliation)
	Submit photo	Mourice Hylton (No Party Affiliation)
	Submit photo	Holly Klask (No Party Affiliation)
		Andrea Lynn Klink (No Party Affiliation)
		Jason Pizzo (No Party Affiliation)
	Submit photo	David Wexler (No Party Affiliation)
	Submit photo	Reginald Strachan (Independent)
		Rodney Glover (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)

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2024

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024

Paul M. Renner was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2022

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Paul Renner defeated Adam Morley in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 19 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Renner (R)	64.0	56,200
		Adam Morley (D)	36.0	31,578

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 87,778
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Adam Morley advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 19.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Paul Renner advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 19.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Timothy Sharp (R)

2020

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 24

Incumbent Paul Renner defeated Adam Morley in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 24 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Renner (R)	63.0	70,884
		Adam Morley (D)	37.0	41,553

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 112,437
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Adam Morley advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 24.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Paul Renner advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 24.

2018

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 24

Incumbent Paul Renner defeated Adam Morley in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 24 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Renner (R)	61.0	52,846
		Adam Morley (D)	39.0	33,721

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 86,567
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 24

Adam Morley advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 24 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Adam Morley

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 24

Incumbent Paul Renner advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 24 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Paul Renner

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2016

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.

Incumbent Paul M. Renner defeated Adam Morley in the Florida House of Representatives District 24 general election.

Florida House of Representatives, District 24 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Paul M. Renner Incumbent	62.74%	56,541
	Democratic	Adam Morley	37.26%	33,575
Total Votes				90,116
Source: Florida Division of Elections

Adam Morley ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 24 Democratic primary.

Florida House of Representatives, District 24 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Adam Morley  (unopposed)

Incumbent Paul M. Renner ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 24 Republican primary.

Florida House of Representatives, District 24 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Paul M. Renner Incumbent (unopposed)

2015

See also: Florida state legislative special elections, 2015

Adam Morley was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Paul M. Renner defeated Danielle A. Anderson and Ron Sanchez in the Republican primary. Sheamus John McNeeley withdrew before the Republican primary. Renner defeated Morley in the special election.

The seat was vacant following Travis Hutson's (R) resignation to run for Florida State Senate District 6.

A special election for the position of Florida House of Representatives District 24 was called for April 7, with a primary on January 27, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2014.

Florida House of Representatives, District 24, Special Election, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Paul M. Renner	67%	10,423
	Democratic	Adam Morley	33%	5,133
Total Votes				15,556

Florida House of Representatives, District 24 Republican Primary, 2015
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Paul M. Renner	70.2%	5,970
Ron Sanchez	18.3%	1,561
Danielle A. Anderson	11.5%	978
Total Votes		8,509

2014

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. Jay Fant defeated Paul M. Renner in the Republican primary and defeated Kerry Keith Kelley (I) in the general election. Calvin T. White (I) withdrew before the general election.

Florida House of Representatives, District 15 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jay Fant	50%	5,962
Paul Renner	50%	5,960
Total Votes		11,922

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2026

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2022

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2020

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Paul Renner campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Florida House of Representatives District 19	Won general	$267,215	$240,117
2020	Florida House of Representatives District 24	Won general	$232,795	N/A**
2018	Florida House of Representatives District 24	Won general	$300,283	N/A**
2016	Florida House of Representatives, District 24	Won	$274,081	N/A**
2015	Florida House of Representatives, District 24, special election	Won	$0	N/A**
2014	Florida House of Representatives, District 15	Lost	$450,361	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

In 2024, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 8.

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• Club For Growth Foundation

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• Florida Chamber of Commerce

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• National Federation of Independent Business

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• Progress Florida and Florida Watch

Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more.

2023

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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Progress Florida and Florida Watch Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Progress Florida and Florida Watch Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Progress Florida and Florida Watch Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more. Sierra Club Florida Chapter Legislators are scored on votes on environmental bills. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Foundation for Florida's Future: House and Senate Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 11. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Florida Health Care Association: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their stances on healthcare related issues. Foundation for Florida's Future: House and Senate Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education. Liberty First Network Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 through May 8. There was also a special session from June 7 to June 9. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. First Amendment Foundation Legislators are scored on their stance on public records access as it relates to Florida's "Sunshine Law" Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Florida Health Care Association: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their stances on healthcare related issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Florida Family Action Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. Florida Health Care Association: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their stances on healthcare related issues. Fund Education Now Legislators are scored on whether the organization believes they are making an effort to provide “a uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a high quality education.” Liberty First Network Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Florida Health Care Association Legislators are scored on their stances on issues related to healthcare. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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Preceded by Bobby Payne (R)	Florida House of Representatives District 19 2022-2024	Succeeded by Sam Greco (R)
Preceded by -	Florida House of Representatives District 24 2015-2022	Succeeded by Joe Harding (R)

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