Florida’s posted governor returns show Donalds ahead; results remain unofficial
A November 4 capture of Florida Election Watch shows the Donalds–Avila ticket ahead of Jolly–Graham. The state labels the figures unofficial election-night results.
What the record says
Florida Election Watch’s governor page showed the Byron Donalds–Bryan Avila ticket ahead in a snapshot captured November 4 at 6:49 a.m. Eastern. The Republican ticket had 4,132,112 votes, or 50.02%, compared with 4,024,180 votes, or 48.71%, for Democrats David Jolly and Gwen Graham. The page listed 8,261,041 votes across all tickets and identified the figures as unofficial results for the November 3 general election. These numbers describe the state’s posted count at that capture time; they do not establish that all ballots had been counted or that an outcome had been certified. The state’s published reporting schedule lists November 7 for county unofficial returns and November 17 for state certification.
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Practical next step
Consult Florida Election Watch for later posted totals and the state’s reporting and certification schedule.
Limits and what is not established
This is a dated unofficial snapshot, not a certified winner declaration. Counts and percentages can change as election officials complete their reporting and canvassing.
Sources checked November 4, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Florida Department of State, Division of Elections — Florida Election Watch: original information
Florida Department of State, Division of Elections: original information