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Frank J. Russo

CandidateIND

Race
Governor of Florida
Election
2026-11-03
Opponents
Byron Donalds (R); David Jolly (D); Scott Jewett (LIB); Charles Burkett (IND); Moliere "Moe" Dimanche (IND); Dean Ocean Abrams (IND); Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto (IND)
Research
Basic

Party linenone

No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.

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Frank J. Russo is running for governor as an independent, with running mate Rachel Rodriguez.[1][2]

On the ballotGovernor

2026-11-03

Byron Donalds Rchallenger
David Jolly Dchallenger
Scott Jewett LIBchallenger
Charles Burkett INDchallenger
Frank J. Russo INDchallenger
Moliere "Moe" Dimanche INDchallenger
Dean Ocean Abrams INDchallenger
Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto INDchallenger

Biography

Frank J. Russo is running for governor as an independent, with running mate Rachel Rodriguez.[1][2]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

In their own words

Priorities

  • Affordability, which he calls Florida's biggest challenge.[3]
  • Homeowners insurance reform, based on his work in the insurance industry.[3]
  • Recruiting and retaining teachers, including nationally competitive pay.[3]

Statements, quoted without a stance

  • Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
    “prioritize state resources toward removing people who commit violent crimes and pose genuine threats to public safety”[4]

    On his campaign website

  • Loosen zoning rules to build more housing
    “Frank wants to work with developers and the private sector to build more housing”[5]

    On his campaign website (third-person text)

  • Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
    “apply a 9.9% consumption state tax only to spending above $1 million”[5]

Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.

Profile: /people/frank-j-russo

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Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.2026 Florida gubernatorial election · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
  2. 2.Candidate listing, 2026 General Election · Florida Division of Elections · 2026-10-19 Official record
  3. 3.2026 voter guide: Florida governor's race · WKMG ClickOrlando · 2026-10-19 News report
  4. 4.Immigration · Russo-Rodriguez 2026 · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
  5. 5.Affordability · Russo-Rodriguez 2026 · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words