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Statewide · 2026 Candidate

Dayna Foster

Running for Governor, District Statewide
Party: DemocratStatus: Active
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Running against

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Brandon McIntyre
Constitution Party of Florida · Active
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Thomas Fernandez
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Bill Slater
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James Brown
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Reginald Strachan
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Andrea Klink
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Scott Jewett
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Moliere Dimanche
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Insley Evans Sr
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Positions on Key Issues

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Housing
Florida’s housing crisis is out of control. Dayna supports immediate action to expand affordable housing, strengthen tenant protections, and make homeownership achievable for working families, young people, and seniors.
Florida’s housing crisis is out of control. Dayna supports immediate action to expand affordable housing, strengthen tenant protections, and make homeownership achievable for working families, young people, and seniors.
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Education
Dayna will focus on strong public schools, access to doctors and mental health care, and making sure no child goes hungry because every family deserves the support they need to raise thriving kids.
Every parent wants their child to be safe, healthy, and ready to succeed. Dayna will focus on strong public schools, access to doctors and mental health care, and making sure no child goes hungry because every family deserves the support they need to raise thriving kids.
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Elections
Dayna will fight for voting rights, stronger Sunshine Laws, fair districts, and reforms that return power to the people.
Floridians deserve a government that is transparent, accountable, and truly representative. Dayna will fight for voting rights, stronger Sunshine Laws, fair districts, and reforms that return power to the people. DONATE DONATE PAID FOR BY DAYNA MARIE FOSTER, CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR. © 2026 EN | ES
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Environment
Dayna will take bold but practical action to protect Florida’s natural resources, tackle climate change, and ensure clean air and water for generations to come.
Dayna will take bold but practical action to protect Florida’s natural resources, tackle climate change, and ensure clean air and water for generations to come.
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Healthcare
Dayna is committed to protecting reproductive freedom, expanding access to healthcare, and ensuring that women across Florida have equal opportunities and protections under the law.
Dayna is committed to protecting reproductive freedom, expanding access to healthcare, and ensuring that women across Florida have equal opportunities and protections under the law.
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Immigration
Dayna believes in protecting immigrant rights, ending inhumane detention practices, and creating a clear, fair path to citizenship.
Dayna believes in protecting immigrant rights, ending inhumane detention practices, and creating a clear, fair path to citizenship. Every person deserves dignity and safety, regardless of where they were born.
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Gun Policy
Dayna supports universal background checks, red flag laws, safe storage requirements, and raising the minimum purchasing age. Gun violence is not inevitable, it’s a policy choice.
Dayna supports universal background checks, red flag laws, safe storage requirements, and raising the minimum purchasing age. Gun violence is not inevitable, it’s a policy choice. Let’s choose safety.
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Local Government
As a public servant for over a decade, Dayna has supported and worked for the people of Broward County.
Dayna Marie Foster is a candidate for Governor of Florida who is redefining what politics looks like in our state. As a public servant for over a decade, Dayna has supported and worked for the people of Broward County. Dayna believes that the time has come to get Florida back on track and in the hands of those who care about it the most, the people. Learn More About Dayna Learn More About Dayna Our campaign is founded on six policy pillars that are affecting the betterment of the lives of everyday Floridians. These pillars are Dayna’s promise to the people, Florida First. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE
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Economy
That means tearing down systemic barriers, protecting civil rights, and expanding economic opportunity.
Dayna believes every Floridian, no matter their race, background, income, or identity, deserves a life of dignity. She’s committed to advancing justice and equality across Florida, especially for Black communities and other historically marginalized groups. That means tearing down systemic barriers, protecting civil rights, and expanding economic opportunity.
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Transportation
Florida needs smart, modern infrastructure that supports economic growth, public safety, and climate resilience. Dayna will invest in roads, bridges, public transit, and high-speed internet to build a stronger future.
Florida needs smart, modern infrastructure that supports economic growth, public safety, and climate resilience. Dayna will invest in roads, bridges, public transit, and high-speed internet to build a stronger future.
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Public Safety
She’ll support law enforcement with the training and resources they need; while investing in crime prevention, mental health response, and stronger community partnerships. Dayna is committed to fighting violent crime, ending human trafficking, and making sure every family feels safe, no matter their zip code.
Dayna believes every Floridian deserves real safety and the ability to trust the system meant to protect them. She’ll support law enforcement with the training and resources they need; while investing in crime prevention, mental health response, and stronger community partnerships. Dayna is committed to fighting violent crime, ending human trafficking, and making sure every family feels safe, no matter their zip code.
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Frequently Asked

Who is Dayna Foster?
Dayna Foster is a 2026 Democrat candidate for Governor, Statewide. Dayna Foster has stated positions on 11 key issues.
What office is Dayna Foster running for?
Dayna Foster is running for Governor, Statewide.
How can I learn more about Dayna Foster's positions?
Dayna Foster's stated positions cover: Housing, Education, Elections, Environment, Healthcare, Immigration, Gun Policy, Local Government, Economy, Transportation, Public Safety. See full positions below.

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