Frank J. Russo
Running mate: Rachel Rodriguez (attorney; earlier a 2026 Republican candidate for governor, per Politics1)
Frank J. Russo describes himself as a lifelong Floridian with more than 40 years of business leadership, including development projects such as the Queen's Gambit Castle and relief programs for children, veterans and families. He announced an NPA run on April 14, 2026 under a 'People First - Humanity Over the Dollar' banner and qualified in June 2026. He pledges to donate 100% of the governor's salary each year.
How they got on the ballot: No primary; qualified as NPA candidate for the Nov. 3 general election (LiveNOW from FOX; WUWF, June 2026)
Positions on the major issues
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Immigration Mixed / neutral· stated position
Immigration plank is 'Secure. Legal. Humane.' with 'stronger public safety partnerships, targeting violent criminals, traffickers and gangs'; does not state a position on large-scale deportation.
"Secure. Legal. Humane."
No public position found on 17 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property taxes, Property insurance, Housing affordability, Abortion, Guns, Health care, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, Elections & voting, Crime & policing, Gender identity laws, Energy & utilities, Trump administration, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Property insurance: Says he will 'stabilize insurance'; as an insurance executive he has not, in available coverage, specified whether through state intervention or market reforms.
Housing affordability: Says his campaign will 'expand housing' and 'restore affordability' but no specific policy mechanism was found.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Affordability, housing, insurance, workforce — Campaign is built on 'practical solutions to restore affordability, expand housing, stabilize insurance, and strengthen workforce opportunities.'
- Donate governor's salary — Vows to donate 100% of the governor's annual salary every year if elected.
- Teacher pay of at least $75,000 — Would 'raise Florida's average teacher salary to at least $75,000' and strengthen recruitment and retention.
- 'Humanity Over the Dollar' / 'Caring Capitalism' — Campaign philosophy that 'Florida's success should be measured by whether the people who already live here can afford to stay here.'
- Medical freedom — Says 'lawful medical decisions should be made by Floridians in consultation with their healthcare providers.'
- AI and innovation — Describes an approach that is 'pro-innovation, pro-business and pro-accountability' to prepare workers for an AI-transformed economy.