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Statewide · 2026 Candidate

Paul Renner

Running for Governor, District Statewide
Party: RepublicanStatus: Qualified
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Running against

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Positions on Key Issues

Sourced from campaign websites and public statements. These are the candidate's own claims as published, not independently verified by Activate Pinellas unless marked.

Education
Billions in Tax Cuts Billions in Government Spending Cuts Lawsuit Reform, Leading to First Insurance Premium Reductions in 30 Years Major Initiatives To Stop Illegal Immigration Passed the Pro-Life Heartbeat Protection Bill Unprecedented Child Protections From Social Media Exploitation Ended Transgender Surgery for Minors Protected Girls’ Sports Ended DEI and ESG in Classrooms and Banking Universal School Choice Funded Everglades Clean-up Funded Florida Wildlife Corridor Secured Fair Elections
Billions in Tax Cuts Billions in Government Spending Cuts Lawsuit Reform, Leading to First Insurance Premium Reductions in 30 Years Major Initiatives To Stop Illegal Immigration Passed the Pro-Life Heartbeat Protection Bill Unprecedented Child Protections From Social Media Exploitation Ended Transgender Surgery for Minors Protected Girls’ Sports Ended DEI and ESG in Classrooms and Banking Universal School Choice Funded Everglades Clean-up Funded Florida Wildlife Corridor Secured Fair Elections
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Healthcare
Improve mental health access.
Improve mental health access. No development on state park lands. Protect State Wildlife Corridor.
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Insurance
Lawsuit Reform, Leading to First Insurance Premium Reductions in 30 Years
Lawsuit Reform, Leading to First Insurance Premium Reductions in 30 Years
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Immigration
Major Initiatives To Stop Illegal Immigration
Major Initiatives To Stop Illegal Immigration
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Economy
Property tax cuts.
Property tax cuts. Lower property and auto insurance rates.
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Veterans
As a veteran of two wars, state prosecutor, and legislator, I’ve fought and won the tough battles for our conservative values, and I am committed to securing Florida’s safety and prosperity for the next generation.
As Speaker of the House, I had the honor to stand with Ron DeSantis to create the Free State of Florida brand. I’m running for Governor to defend our victories and solve the challenges that remain. As a veteran of two wars, state prosecutor, and legislator, I’ve fought and won the tough battles for our conservative values, and I am committed to securing Florida’s safety and prosperity for the next generation. —Paul Renner Learn more about Paul
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Public Safety
Read More Search for a Story Press Release Uncategorized All Byron Donalds’ Duck Question of the Day: Will You Stop Recreational Marijuana?
Read More Search for a Story Press Release Uncategorized All Byron Donalds’ Duck Question of the Day: Will You Stop Recreational Marijuana? Paul Renner for Governor Announces Florida First Halt on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centers and Support for AI Bill of Rights Wednesday’s Byron Donalds’ Duck Question of the Day
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Frequently Asked

Who is Paul Renner?
Paul Renner is a 2026 Republican candidate for Governor, Statewide. Paul Renner has stated positions on 7 key issues.
What office is Paul Renner running for?
Paul Renner is running for Governor, Statewide.
How can I learn more about Paul Renner's positions?
Paul Renner's stated positions cover: Education, Healthcare, Insurance, Immigration, Economy, Veterans, Public Safety. See full positions below.

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