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Fentrice Driskell
Democratic candidate for Governor in Florida
Florida Democratic Governor nominee?
$57.5K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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$57.5KAUG 25, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
Age47 years old (Mar 3, 1979)
GenderFemale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundAttorney
EducationHarvard University — B.A., Government (cum laude)
Notable personal detailsFentrice DeNell Driskell is an American attorney and Democratic politician who has served in the Florida House of Representatives since 2018 and represents District 67. She has held House Democratic leadership roles including Policy Chair and Minority Leader. Driskell earned a B.A. in Government from Harvard University and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports preserving local tax revenue to fund public services and opposes proposals to eliminate or sharply reduce property taxes; favors public investments in education, workforce training, affordable housing, and small-business support. Emphasizes that cuts to property taxes could force reductions in essential local services.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable health care in Florida, including Medicaid expansion to draw down federal funds and close the coverage gap; has sponsored/advocated for legislation to protect reproductive health care access.
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Immigration & Border
Opposes state-level hardline enforcement measures and detention facilities and defends protections for immigrant children and students while arguing immigration is primarily a federal responsibility; critiques use of state funds for large-scale deportation efforts and calls for oversight of aggressive state immigration actions.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting abortion access up to fetal viability and opposes Florida’s six-week ban; has sponsored and led legislation to restore abortion protections in state law and to codify viability-based limits.
Climate & Energy
Supports state-level climate resilience and renewable energy goals, co-sponsoring legislation to create climate adaptation and water-quality programs and backing funding for environmental resource management. Has consistently received high ratings from climate advocacy organizations and is described by progressive groups as a champion for climate justice. Positions emphasize clean-energy planning, resilience, and environmental protections while not indicating a push to immediately phase out fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and strengthening red-flag (risk protection) laws, opposes permit-less/constitutional-carry policies, and backs additional gun-safety measures such as limits on high-capacity magazines and tighter ammunition sales rules. Frames these policies as balancing Second Amendment rights with steps to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people and to reduce mass-shooting risk.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 17, 2026
Fentrice Driskell is in the news as Florida Democrats head toward choosing their 2026 gubernatorial nominee in the primary. Recent coverage also points to a more competitive Florida political environment, with polls showing Democrats have a possible opening in the governor’s race. Broader election reporting highlights Florida as a key battleground in 2026, including debates over voting rules and redistricting.
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Articles
NNewsweek6 months ago
Democrats’ Chances of Defeating Republicans To Flip Florida: New Poll
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TAThe Associated Press6 months ago
Campaign support money grows along with profile of state attorneys general
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WWTOP6 months ago
Big money flows into state attorney general races as legal battles shape American politics
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LALos Angeles Times6 months ago
As a Trump bill restricting voting stalls in Senate, some states forge ahead
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Latest Polls
Florida Democratic Governor nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Fentrice Driskell currently averages 4.0%, ranking 6th in this race, 1.0 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 4.0%Position: 6thMargin: -1.0 ptsLatest poll: 7.0% (May 5 - 7)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through May 5 - 7.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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