Florida Policy Index

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.

Florida’s legislative session faces collapse amid a $4.4B budget gap, a charity funding controversy tied to the First Lady, and stalled legislation as gridlock deepens.