2026 midterms · Florida · November 3

Florida’s 17th District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Florida’s 17th District on November 3, 2026: Matthew Montavon (D), Greg Steube (R, incumbent) and Michael Quirk (No Party Affiliation). Now held by Greg Steube (R). Forecasters: Solid R (average of 5).

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Florida’s 17th District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Florida 17
Solid R
Average of 5; all agree
Each forecaster for Florida 17
  • Cook Political Report: Solid R (Feb 6, 2025)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid R (Apr 10, 2025)
  • Inside Elections: Solid R (May 5, 2026)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Solid R (Jul 14, 2026)
  • The Economist: Solid R (May 6, 2026)
Greg Steube (inc.)
Michael Quirk (No Party Affiliation)

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Florida’s 17th District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew Montavon (D), Greg Steube (R, incumbent) and Michael Quirk (No Party Affiliation).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Florida’s 17th District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Florida’s 17th District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid R on average (5 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in Florida?

Check your registration on Florida’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.