Florida bars a person from election to the immediately succeeding term after serving more than six years across two consecutive terms as governor or acting governor. The rule is not a lifetime ban. Ron DeSantis is in his second term. He is ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2026 and may become eligible again after sitting out one term. Last verified September 2026. Yes- Florida has a term limit of two consecutive four year terms. In fact, current Governor Ron DeSantis, will have served two terms by the next gubernatorial election (11/3/26), so he will be ineligible to run for reelection.
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Official legal source: Florida Constitution, Article IV, Section 5
