Florida Policy & Regulation 

Florida’s March 24, 2026 special elections produced two notable Democratic pickups, including a narrow flip of a Republican-held seat in Palm Beach County. While special elections are inherently low-turnout and should not be overstated, the results offer a clear directional signal: performance gaps—not partisan realignment—drove the outcome.

The 2026 Florida Regular Legislative Session concluded on March 13, 2026, with lawmakers adjourning sine die without passing a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Republican lawmakers are pushing the largest property tax relief package in years — and the battle lines are already drawn between the Legislature, local governments, and Democrats warning of revenue impacts.