Desmond Meade is running as a Non-Party Affiliated Candidate for Florida Governor in 2026
Desmond Meade is running as a Non-Party Affiliated Candidate for Florida Governor in 2026

Desmond Meade is running for Governor as a Non-Party Affiliated (NPA) candidate to create a more affordable Florida with a government that works for people, not politicians.

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Desmond's Vision

Government should work for the people of Florida, not politicians.

Costs are rising. Housing is harder to afford. Healthcare is too expensive. Our schools are under pressure. And too often, politicians in Tallahassee are focused on partisan fights instead of real solutions.

Desmond is Committed to:

  1. Lower Costs for Florida Families

    Bring down the cost of living by addressing housing affordability, rising property insurance costs, high healthcare expenses, and lower taxes.

  2. Stronger Schools, Stronger Future

    Ensure every child in Florida has access to high-quality education, well-supported teachers, and real opportunity to succeed.

  3. Safer Communities

    Proven solutions that keep neighborhoods safe, build community trust, and prevent crime.

  4. An Economy that Works for People

    Support policies that create good-paying jobs, help small businesses grow, and ensure corporations contribute to our communities.

  5. Accountability in Government

    Demand a government that answers to the people — not special interests — delivers real results in people's lives, and puts results ahead of politics and parties.

Why I'm Running

I’m running for Governor because I've lived the failures of this system, and I’ve seen what happens when we come together to fix it.
- Desmond Meade

I’ve been a returning citizen. I’ve struggled. I’ve had to rebuild my life from the ground up. And I know what it feels like to see a government that doesn’t see you, doesn’t fight for you, and doesn’t work for you. 

But I’ve also seen something else.

I’ve seen what’s possible when people - Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and those with no party whatsoever - come together around a basic idea:

Government should work for people, not politicians.

That’s the fire in my belly. It’s a fire that continues to burn because right now in Florida, too many families are working harder than ever and falling further behind. Too many communities feel shut out.  And too many politicians are more focused on fighting each other than fighting for us.