Taxes
Proposes phasing out property taxes for qualifying long-term Florida residents through expanded homestead exemptions.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Charles Burkett
Candidate for Governor · Florida
Running mate: Ruben A. Coto
THE PERSON
Background
Charles Burkett is a Florida property investor and former Surfside mayor. His campaign biography says he was raised in Miami Beach, moved to Surfside in 1996 and began renovating and leasing property after college.
Roots
- Home community: Surfside; raised in Miami Beach, according to his campaign.
Education
- University of Miami · B.S., finance
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Tech & AI
Would require new data centers to fund power capacity above their consumption and pay an electricity premium credited to residents.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Proposes standardized insurance-plan categories and a separate insurer-administered safety net for people with pre-existing conditions.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 26, 2026.
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