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2026 Florida Governor — Democratic Primary · August 18, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Foster is a Fort Lauderdale math teacher whose campaign emphasizes economic opportunity, housing, health care, immigration, gun policy, and public education.
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August 18, 2026
Democratic Party
Polk County, Florida
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Dayna Marie Foster
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Post Office Box 14813 · Ft Lauderdale, FL 33302
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Post Office Box 14813
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33302
Phone: (954)909-3924
Email: [email protected]
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B.S. Finance, M.S. Science in Finance, M.S. Science in Information
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B.S. Finance, M.S. Science in Finance, M.S. Science in Information
Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale
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Five years ago, Dayna returned to her alma mater, Fort Lauderdale High School, as a math teacher. She works to educate and empower the young minds of tomorrow’s generation.
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Five years ago, Dayna returned to her alma mater, Fort Lauderdale High School, as a math teacher. She works to educate and empower the young minds of tomorrow’s generation.
While working full-time, Dayna earned a B.S. in Finance from Florida Atlantic University, followed by a Master of Science in Finance from Florida International University and a Master of Science in Information from Florida State University.
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While working full-time, Dayna earned a B.S. in Finance from Florida Atlantic University, followed by a Master of Science in Finance from Florida International University and a Master of Science in Information from Florida State University.
After the 2024 elections, frustrated by the lack of bold, people-first leadership, she returned to school once more. This time to pursue a B.S. in Political Science at Florida State University.
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After the 2024 elections, frustrated by the lack of bold, people-first leadership, she returned to school once more. This time to pursue a B.S. in Political Science at Florida State University.
For Dayna, public service isn’t a career move, it’s a calling. She’s not waiting for a leader. She’s becoming the leader she once needed. She’s putting public service back into public office.
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For Dayna, public service isn’t a career move, it’s a calling. She’s not waiting for a leader. She’s becoming the leader she once needed. She’s putting public service back into public office.
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I’m running because Florida deserves leaders who actually listen. I was a math teacher from Fort Lauderdale and the daughter of a single mother who worked hard so I could have opportunities she never had. I’ve seen how decisions made in Tallahassee show up in real life at the kitchen table, at the doctor’s office, at the gas pump and too many of our leaders have stopped serving the people they represent. I earned multiple degrees while teaching full time because I believe understanding government is the first step to making it work for everyday Floridians. I’m not waiting for the right leader to show up; I’m becoming the leader I once needed. The two issues where I know I can make the greatest impact are fixing and fully funding public education and making housing affordable.
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I’m running because Florida deserves leaders who actually listen. I was a math teacher from Fort Lauderdale and the daughter of a single mother who worked hard so I could have opportunities she never had. I’ve seen how decisions made in Tallahassee show up in real life at the kitchen table, at the doctor’s office, at the gas pump and too many of our leaders have stopped serving the people they represent. I earned multiple degrees while teaching full time because I believe understanding government is the first step to making it work for everyday Floridians. I’m not waiting for the right leader to show up; I’m becoming the leader I once needed. The two issues where I know I can make the greatest impact are fixing and fully funding public education and making housing affordable.
Florida’s environment continues to face serious threats from corporations that prioritize short‑term profit over long‑term sustainability. As governor, I will halt state data‑center construction projects, which have been shown to damage groundwater, worsen air quality, and increase asthma‑related deaths. Our natural waterways must be restored and protected to ensure safe drinking water for Floridians and for the regions beyond our borders that rely on our water systems. The state can create public dashboards to track water quality and carbon emissions, expand cost‑share programs that help farms reduce chemical runoff, and establish a Florida Sustainable Agriculture Transition Fund to support small farmers shifting to sustainable practices. Overdevelopment and urban encroachment also threaten our ecosystems, which is why all affordable housing projects must be designed with climate resilience in mind.
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Florida’s environment continues to face serious threats from corporations that prioritize short‑term profit over long‑term sustainability. As governor, I will halt state data‑center construction projects, which have been shown to damage groundwater, worsen air quality, and increase asthma‑related deaths. Our natural waterways must be restored and protected to ensure safe drinking water for Floridians and for the regions beyond our borders that rely on our water systems. The state can create public dashboards to track water quality and carbon emissions, expand cost‑share programs that help farms reduce chemical runoff, and establish a Florida Sustainable Agriculture Transition Fund to support small farmers shifting to sustainable practices. Overdevelopment and urban encroachment also threaten our ecosystems, which is why all affordable housing projects must be designed with climate resilience in mind.
As governor, I will immediately adopt expanded Medicaid. This program has already been implemented in most states and will instantly allow an additional 800,000 to 1.4 million Floridians to get government assistance. Access to healthcare is important, which is why the government should invest in both rural health and better transportation to medical facilities. As governor, I will expand federally qualified health centers, expand transportation services for people seeking prenatal and postpartum care, and advocate for legislation that finally brings telehealth reimbursement parity and expanded rural connectivity to our state.
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As governor, I will immediately adopt expanded Medicaid. This program has already been implemented in most states and will instantly allow an additional 800,000 to 1.4 million Floridians to get government assistance. Access to healthcare is important, which is why the government should invest in both rural health and better transportation to medical facilities. As governor, I will expand federally qualified health centers, expand transportation services for people seeking prenatal and postpartum care, and advocate for legislation that finally brings telehealth reimbursement parity and expanded rural connectivity to our state.
Our natural resources are the backbone of our state. The state government should protect the environment from hasty and dangerous data center projects, inhumane federal detention centers, and urban overdevelopment. New development projects should be undertaken with care and caution, and with the consent of all parties involved.
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Our natural resources are the backbone of our state. The state government should protect the environment from hasty and dangerous data center projects, inhumane federal detention centers, and urban overdevelopment. New development projects should be undertaken with care and caution, and with the consent of all parties involved.
Affordable housing is fundamentally a supply and stability challenge, and I'd start by fully funding the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund and protecting it from legislative sweeps. I'd pair that with zoning and land use reform, including a statewide accessory dwelling unit framework and the elimination of parking minimums near transit to lower development costs. I’d also develop publicly owned land through long-term ground leases paired with community land trusts that remove land cost from the equation and keep homes permanently affordable. Siting this development on already-developed infill near transit lowers families' combined housing and transportation costs and avoids sprawl onto sensitive lands. Funded through existing federal infrastructure dollars and a luxury non-resident property surcharge rather than new taxes on working residents, this approach puts affordable housing within reach of everyday Floridians.
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Affordable housing is fundamentally a supply and stability challenge, and I'd start by fully funding the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund and protecting it from legislative sweeps. I'd pair that with zoning and land use reform, including a statewide accessory dwelling unit framework and the elimination of parking minimums near transit to lower development costs. I’d also develop publicly owned land through long-term ground leases paired with community land trusts that remove land cost from the equation and keep homes permanently affordable. Siting this development on already-developed infill near transit lowers families' combined housing and transportation costs and avoids sprawl onto sensitive lands. Funded through existing federal infrastructure dollars and a luxury non-resident property surcharge rather than new taxes on working residents, this approach puts affordable housing within reach of everyday Floridians.
My long-term plan for public education is to rebuild a system that supports students, respects educators, and reflects the needs of our communities. Teacher retention starts with competitive pay, stable contracts, and restoring respect for the profession so educators can build long term careers in Florida. I will work to depoliticize curriculum decisions and return to evidence-based standards that prepare students for the real world, not political agendas. My goal is to create a balanced, transparent system where families, educators, and students are partners in learning.
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My long-term plan for public education is to rebuild a system that supports students, respects educators, and reflects the needs of our communities. Teacher retention starts with competitive pay, stable contracts, and restoring respect for the profession so educators can build long term careers in Florida. I will work to depoliticize curriculum decisions and return to evidence-based standards that prepare students for the real world, not political agendas. My goal is to create a balanced, transparent system where families, educators, and students are partners in learning.
I share the public's concern about property insurance, because it has become one of the fastest rising and least predictable threats to affordable homeownership. Property taxes, while a real burden, are relatively stable and capped for homesteaded residents under Save Our Homes, whereas insurance premiums have climbed steeply and erratically, driven by hurricane exposure, climate risk, and a distressed insurance market that has pushed carriers out of Florida entirely. For working families, retirees on fixed incomes, and first-time buyers, an unpredictable premium spike can be the difference between keeping a home and losing it and rising insurance costs quietly inflate rents and the price of building the affordable housing our state desperately needs. That is why my housing agenda treats resilience as central to affordability, embedding disaster-resilient construction standards into state-financed housing to lower long-term risk and repair costs.
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I share the public's concern about property insurance, because it has become one of the fastest rising and least predictable threats to affordable homeownership. Property taxes, while a real burden, are relatively stable and capped for homesteaded residents under Save Our Homes, whereas insurance premiums have climbed steeply and erratically, driven by hurricane exposure, climate risk, and a distressed insurance market that has pushed carriers out of Florida entirely. For working families, retirees on fixed incomes, and first-time buyers, an unpredictable premium spike can be the difference between keeping a home and losing it and rising insurance costs quietly inflate rents and the price of building the affordable housing our state desperately needs. That is why my housing agenda treats resilience as central to affordability, embedding disaster-resilient construction standards into state-financed housing to lower long-term risk and repair costs.
Dayna Marie Foster is a candidate for Governor of Florida who is redefining what politics looks like in our state. As a public servant for over a decade, Dayna has supported and worked for the people of Broward County. Dayna believes that the time has come to get Florida back on track and in the hands of those who care about it the most, the people.
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Dayna Marie Foster is a candidate for Governor of Florida who is redefining what politics looks like in our state. As a public servant for over a decade, Dayna has supported and worked for the people of Broward County. Dayna believes that the time has come to get Florida back on track and in the hands of those who care about it the most, the people.
Who is Dayna Marie Foster? Dayna Marie Foster is a candidate for governor of Florida focused on expanding opportunity, lowering costs, and strengthening communities across the state.
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Who is Dayna Marie Foster? Dayna Marie Foster is a candidate for governor of Florida focused on expanding opportunity, lowering costs, and strengthening communities across the state.
Here’s What Else Dayna Is fighting for.
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Here’s What Else Dayna Is fighting for.
Dayna is committed to protecting reproductive freedom, expanding access to healthcare, and ensuring that women across Florida have equal opportunities and protections under the law.
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Dayna is committed to protecting reproductive freedom, expanding access to healthcare, and ensuring that women across Florida have equal opportunities and protections under the law.
Opportunity, Dignity, and Rights for All.
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Opportunity, Dignity, and Rights for All.
Dayna believes every Floridian deserves real safety and the ability to trust the system meant to protect them. She’ll support law enforcement with the training and resources they need; while investing in crime prevention, mental health response, and stronger community partnerships. Dayna is committed to fighting violent crime, ending human trafficking, and making sure every family feels safe, no matter their zip code.
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Dayna believes every Floridian deserves real safety and the ability to trust the system meant to protect them. She’ll support law enforcement with the training and resources they need; while investing in crime prevention, mental health response, and stronger community partnerships. Dayna is committed to fighting violent crime, ending human trafficking, and making sure every family feels safe, no matter their zip code.
College is getting harder for Florida students. With rising costs, limited mental health support, and uncertainty about jobs after graduation. Dayna will fight to expand financial aid, improve access to mental health services, and create more paid internships. She’s committed to making campuses safer and more inclusive for all students.
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College is getting harder for Florida students. With rising costs, limited mental health support, and uncertainty about jobs after graduation. Dayna will fight to expand financial aid, improve access to mental health services, and create more paid internships. She’s committed to making campuses safer and more inclusive for all students.
Every Floridian deserves to live with dignity, safety, and equality. Dayna will defend LGBTQIA+ rights and work to eliminate discrimination in schools, workplaces, and communities.
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Every Floridian deserves to live with dignity, safety, and equality. Dayna will defend LGBTQIA+ rights and work to eliminate discrimination in schools, workplaces, and communities.
Investing in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure.
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Investing in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure.
Protecting Our Planet: Bold Climate Action for Florida’s Future.
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Protecting Our Planet: Bold Climate Action for Florida’s Future.
Every parent wants their child to be safe, healthy, and ready to succeed. Dayna will focus on strong public schools, access to doctors and mental health care, and making sure no child goes hungry because every family deserves the support they need to raise thriving kids.
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Every parent wants their child to be safe, healthy, and ready to succeed. Dayna will focus on strong public schools, access to doctors and mental health care, and making sure no child goes hungry because every family deserves the support they need to raise thriving kids.
Power to the People: Voting Rights and a Government That Listens.
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Power to the People: Voting Rights and a Government That Listens.
Dayna believes it's time to raise the minimum wage, invest in small businesses, and create pathways to generational wealth. Working families are the backbone of Florida's economy and they deserve an economy that works for them.
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Dayna believes it's time to raise the minimum wage, invest in small businesses, and create pathways to generational wealth. Working families are the backbone of Florida's economy and they deserve an economy that works for them.
Florida’s housing crisis is out of control. Dayna supports immediate action to expand affordable housing, strengthen tenant protections, and make homeownership achievable for working families, young people, and seniors.
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Florida’s housing crisis is out of control. Dayna supports immediate action to expand affordable housing, strengthen tenant protections, and make homeownership achievable for working families, young people, and seniors.
Dayna supports expanding Medicaid, protecting reproductive healthcare access, capping prescription costs, and investing in mental health services. Healthcare must be affordable, accessible, and equitable for everyone.
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Dayna supports expanding Medicaid, protecting reproductive healthcare access, capping prescription costs, and investing in mental health services. Healthcare must be affordable, accessible, and equitable for everyone.
Dayna believes in protecting immigrant rights, ending inhumane detention practices, and creating a clear, fair path to citizenship. Every person deserves dignity and safety, regardless of where they were born.
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Dayna believes in protecting immigrant rights, ending inhumane detention practices, and creating a clear, fair path to citizenship. Every person deserves dignity and safety, regardless of where they were born.
gun reform for a safer tomorrow.
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gun reform for a safer tomorrow.
protect and fully fund public education.
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protect and fully fund public education.
At 19, she began serving her community through the Broward County Library at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. She provided homework help, assisted patrons with job applications, and supported people from all walks of life in accessing opportunities.
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At 19, she began serving her community through the Broward County Library at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. She provided homework help, assisted patrons with job applications, and supported people from all walks of life in accessing opportunities.
Dayna Marie Foster is a candidate for governor of Florida focused on expanding opportunity, lowering costs, and strengthening communities across the state.
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Dayna Marie Foster is a candidate for governor of Florida focused on expanding opportunity, lowering costs, and strengthening communities across the state.
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Five years ago, Dayna returned to her alma mater, Fort Lauderdale High School, as a math teacher.
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