Evan Power is officially running for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District after Rep. Neal Dunn announced he will retire, opening a reliably Republican seat in North Florida ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. As chairman of the Florida Republican Party, Power has played a central role in the GOP’s recent statewide success, helping guide major conservative victories across Florida.

For now, Power’s only primary opponent is Keith Gross, though Power is widely viewed as the early frontrunner due to his statewide profile, fundraising ability, and strong institutional support. While President Trump has not yet formally issued an endorsement, allies close to the race expect Trump to back Power, given his leadership role within the Florida GOP and alignment with the party’s conservative direction.

Power has already secured endorsements from a number of prominent Florida Republicans, including Reps. Vern Buchanan, Cory Mills, Kat Cammack, John Rutherford, Aaron Bean, Anna Paulina Luna, and Randy Fine. The endorsements signal broad support from both establishment and populist wings of the party.

With strong backing and a favorable political landscape, Power is expected to win the Republican primary and carry the seat easily in the general election, keeping Florida’s 2nd Congressional District firmly in Republican hands.