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Statewide · 2026 Candidate

Frank Russo

Running for Governor, District Statewide
Party: No Party AffiliationStatus: Qualified
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Running against

Other 2026 candidates for Governor, Statewide.

Brandon McIntyre
Constitution Party of Florida · Did Not Qualify
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David Jolly
Democrat · Qualified
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Evelyn Castillo-Bach
Democrat · Qualified
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Donald Peterson
Democrat · Did Not Qualify
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Dayna Foster
Democrat · Qualified
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Kevin Cichowski
Democrat · Did Not Qualify
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Thomas Fernandez
Democrat · Qualified
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Faith Antonio
Democrat · Did Not Qualify
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Charles Lewis
Democrat · Did Not Qualify
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Kenneth Norman
Democrat · Qualified
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Randy Zapata
Democrat · Did Not Qualify
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Dotie Joseph
Democrat · Qualified
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James Brown
Independent · Did Not Qualify
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Reginald Strachan
Independent · Did Not Qualify
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Andrea Klink
Independent · Did Not Qualify
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Scott Jewett
Libertarian Party of Florida · Qualified
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Moliere Dimanche
No Party Affiliation · Qualified
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Insley Evans Sr
No Party Affiliation · Did Not Qualify
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Jeffrey Datto
No Party Affiliation · Qualified
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Surindar Bedi
No Party Affiliation · Did Not Qualify
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Mourice Hylton
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Jennifer Pearl
No Party Affiliation · Did Not Qualify
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Ansaun Fisher
No Party Affiliation · Did Not Qualify
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Yerucham Winer
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Dean Abrams
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Charles Burkett
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Desmond Meade
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Jim Holcomb
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Daniel Imperato
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Byron Donalds
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Jay Collins
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Paul Renner
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James Fishback
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Shea Cruel
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James Shaw
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Rachel Rodriguez
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Robert Williams Jr
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Daniel Nokovich
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Norris Barr
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Richard Dembinsky
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Christopher Powell
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Rodney Glover
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Erik Morris
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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.

Housing
Housing is unaffordable Insurance is out of control Everyday life is getting harder It doesn’t have to be this way.
People are working harder than ever… but falling further behind. Housing is unaffordable Insurance is out of control Everyday life is getting harder It doesn’t have to be this way. I’m running for Governor because Florida deserves leadership that puts people first. Florida should work for the people who live here not just those who profit from it. JOIN THE MOVEMENT Before profit. Before power.
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Education
In education. HERE’S WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE: Invest in education that supports both students and teachers So classrooms are strong, stable, and future-focused Make healthcare more accessible, transparent, and human-centered So people get care not confusion Support job growth that aligns with real cost of living So working hard actually leads to real financial progress Restore trust through transparent, accountable leadership So people know their government is working for them WHAT THIS MEANS
Government will serve people again not systems. For too long, decisions have been made based on systems, politics, and profit not people. And people feel it. In education. In healthcare. In everyday life. It’s time to bring leadership back to what actually matters. HERE’S WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE: Invest in education that supports both students and teachers So classrooms are strong, stable, and future-focused Make healthcare more accessible, transparent, and human-centered So people get care not confusion Support job growth that aligns with real cost of living So working hard actually leads to real financial progress Restore trust through transparent, accountable leadership So people know their government is working for them WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: A government that listens A system that respects your reality Leadership that puts your life not politics first Leadership that's not motivated by profit
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Elections
Trust Before Power Protect Florida’s elections through consistent standards, paper ballot safeguards, and transparent verification systems. This pillar represents: Paper ballot preservation Clean and consistent voter roll standards Technology-assisted verification Human oversight of democratic systems → VIEW MY PLAN
Trust Before Power Protect Florida’s elections through consistent standards, paper ballot safeguards, and transparent verification systems. This pillar represents: Paper ballot preservation Clean and consistent voter roll standards Technology-assisted verification Human oversight of democratic systems → VIEW MY PLAN
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Healthcare
Patients Before Protocols Protect informed consent, individual healthcare choice, and freedom from coercive mandates. This pillar represents: Patient decision authority Transparency in pharmaceutical practices Protection of holistic and alternative care access Healthcare accountability → VIEW MY PLAN Earning trust through service
Patients Before Protocols Protect informed consent, individual healthcare choice, and freedom from coercive mandates. This pillar represents: Patient decision authority Transparency in pharmaceutical practices Protection of holistic and alternative care access Healthcare accountability → VIEW MY PLAN Earning trust through service
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Insurance
Every challenge Florida faces, rising costs, strained schools, insurance instability, loss of trust traces back to one question: Who are we really serving?
Before we talk about policy, we must talk about priorities. Government was never meant to serve money, institutions, or political machines. It was meant to serve people. Over time, something shifted. Decisions began to favor profit over protection. Growth over stability. Systems over families. This movement begins by restoring the proper order. With me, people come first. Every challenge Florida faces, rising costs, strained schools, insurance instability, loss of trust traces back to one question: Who are we really serving? Humanity Over the Dollar is a commitment to put families, children, workers, and communities back at the center of leadership. Because when leadership remembers who it serves, trust returns. THE SOLUTION
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Economy
Families Before Government Expansion Eliminate property taxes on qualifying primary residences while reducing government excess through efficiency and leadership accountability.
Families Before Government Expansion Eliminate property taxes on qualifying primary residences while reducing government excess through efficiency and leadership accountability. This pillar represents: Primary residence tax elimination thresholds Government salary reductions at the top AI-driven efficiency improvements Keeping families in their homes → VIEW MY PLAN
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Seniors
Serve working families, seniors, mothers with children
Serve working families, seniors, mothers with children
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Frequently Asked

Who is Frank Russo?
Frank Russo is a 2026 No Party Affiliation candidate for Governor, Statewide. Frank Russo has stated positions on 7 key issues.
What office is Frank Russo running for?
Frank Russo is running for Governor, Statewide.
How can I learn more about Frank Russo's positions?
Frank Russo's stated positions cover: Housing, Education, Elections, Healthcare, Insurance, Economy, Seniors. See full positions below.

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