Candidates for the 2026 race are starting to emerge across parties with some seasoned politicians on the list. Here's who:

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three new bills to expand mental health support, protect veterans from fraud, and streamline long-term care access for Florida’s nearly 1.5 million veterans.

"We are in this race for the long haul," Donalds told WESH 2. "We are not going anywhere. Our mission is to win."

The vote comes amid growing criticism from some Republicans about Santa Ono's previous advocacy of DEI, which Ono has said he no longer supports.

Florida's Board of Governors rejected Dr. Santa Ono's confirmation as UF president, citing concerns over his past support for DEI and handling of antisemitism issues.

Christopher Rufo — a Washington-State based conservative activist and key architect of DeSantis’ anti-DEI crusade — helped orchestrate a public pressure campaign, celebrating Ono’s defeat as a victory in the ideological war for the soul of higher education.