Race Rating
Safe or unrated
Cook/270toWin 2026
Partisan lean: Safe Republican or unrated
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Compare the candidates' saved odds and fundraising. Updated .
| Candidate | Saved odds | Funds raised |
|---|---|---|
| 98% | $1.34M | |
| 5% | $96.5K |
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Total volume
$6.3K
24h volume
$108
source: Kalshi
Structural race context from reviewed jurisdiction data
Florida 17th District · US House
Race Rating
Safe or unrated
Cook/270toWin 2026
Partisan lean: Safe Republican or unrated
Seat Dynamics
Incumbent defense
Incumbent: W. Gregory Steube (R)
Election Rules
Primary Aug 18, 2026
Runoff: No
General: Nov 3, 2026
Sources reviewed May 2, 2026 · Office of the Clerk · 270toWin/Cook · 270toWin · NCSL
Important voting dates, registration deadlines and prediction market closing times.
November
TUE 3
Florida 2026 general election
November
FRI 6
Prediction market closes
Recent reporting and announcements directly related to this race and its candidates.
Frederica Wilson's retirement opens the Democratic side of Florida's 17th District race. Several possible contenders are already being discussed. Separate redistricting analysis says Florida could be part of a broader GOP boost in 2026. Wilson's retirement adds uncertainty and opens the seat to a new Democratic nominee. Broader redistricting coverage points to a slightly more favorable GOP environment, but the district-specific effect is unclear.
Tuesday will finally end months of speculation and reveal which party will control Congress for the next two years, setting the tone for President Trump's lame-duck years in the White House.

President Trump will hold one of his final midterm rallies in Daytona Beach, Florida, this evening for Gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds and Incumbent…
A new super PAC that The New York Times previously reported was linked to MAGA Inc., No Going Back PAC Inc., has booked more than $95 million worth of ads.
Wilson missed dozens of votes from April to May in a lengthy absence she attributed to eye surgery.

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are on the ballot, while voters in 35 states will choose senators and 36 will choose governors.
Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., told Newsmax that President Donald Trump's visit to Fort Myers underscores the importance of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, warning that Republicans risk losing the governor's office and seeing policies enacted under Gov. Ron DeSantis reversed.
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
How Utah’s redistricting fight echoes a nationwide battle over congressional representation
An NPR analysis finds 70 House districts where Democrats and Republicans are each investing more than six figures in advertising during the final few days of the election, including in deep red areas.
Democrats consider dozens of seats "in play" this November, and aim to leverage the domestic fallout from Trump's war in Iran.

G. SteubeGreg Steube
M. MontavonMatthew MontavonSource: FEC
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Observation saved Nov 4, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC. No automatic updates.
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Will Democratic win the House race for FL-17?
Final: No
Settled Nov 4, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
Will Republican win the House race for FL-17?
Final: Yes
Settled Nov 4, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC