TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner is making a special request concerning future Florida debates.
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Renner sent a special letter to both FOX News and Newsmax executives, requesting for the channels to jointly host “one of more [debates]” among Florida GOP candidates in the month of July.
This comes after multiple in-state debates have been cancelled due to a lack of participation from other candidates.
“Primary debates make for stronger general election candidates, and it is a mistake not to have one or more debates,” Renner wrote. “Your platforms have long championed conservative values and voter empowerment. Hosting such a debate would serve the public interest, energize the Republican base, and help deliver the best nominee for Florida.”
The Republican Party of Florida will be hosting the Sunshine State Showdown, Florida’s premier kickoff event for the 2026 Republican debate cycle on June 27 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
The guest speaker lineup includes gubernatorial candidate Congressman Byron Donalds.
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