Florida Election Results: Amendment 3 Passes While Amendments 1 and 2 Fail

Florida voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, to decide the fate of three statewide constitutional amendments, delivering a split verdict that passed Amendment 3 while rejecting Amendments 1 and 2.

Every statewide constitutional amendment in Florida requires at least a 60% voter approval threshold to pass. When the ballots were counted from live election results provided by the Associated Press and the Florida Division of Elections, Amendment 3 crossed that demanding bar, while Amendments 1 and 2 fell short.

Florida voters approve Amendment 3 property tax measure

Amendment 3 Passes to Alter Property Taxes

Amendment 3 won comfortably with 62% of the vote, altering the state's tax system by increasing the nonschool homestead property tax exemption. The measure steps up the exemption to $150,000 in January 2027, before climbing further to $250,000 in 2028, usatoday.com noted. Sponsored by state Rep. Toby Overdorf (R-85) and championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Republican Party, the measure also requires local governments to restrict those funds solely to public safety, education, schools, infrastructure, and other designated avenues.

Not everyone shares the enthusiasm for the tax cut. Public safety organizations, including the Florida Sheriffs Association, alongside officials across the state, raised alarms over anticipated budget cuts. Commissioners in Alachua County and Gainesville publicly opposed the measure, pointing to projected revenue shortfalls. Alachua County is staring down a potential loss of nearly $49 million in property tax revenue.

Florida Amendment 3 raises the homestead exemption on non-school property taxes from ~$50k to $150k in 2027 and $250k in 2028 (then inflation-adjusted). It also drops the annual assessment-growth cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5% and restricts how counties/cities spend…

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“It’s going to be a different way. It’s going to be an immediate change in the way cities and countries are run,” Alachua County commissioner-exit Tina Certain said.

County officials have already discussed turning to increased fees for county services to plug the gap, with the Alachua County commission scheduled to meet in January to finalize plans.

Amendments 1 and 2 Rejected by Voters

While homeowners saw victory with Amendment 3, voters drew the line at the other two proposals on the ballot. Amendment 1, which dealt with Florida’s Budget Stabilization Fund—commonly known as the rainy day fund—was defeated after capturing 59% of votes against the measure, according to alligator.org. The proposal would have raised the constitutional cap on the fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue, requiring the Florida Legislature to make yearly contributions of up to $750 million until reaching the new cap. The idea exposed a rare rift within the Florida Republican Party, as party leaders endorsed the measure while Gov. DeSantis dismissed it as “foolish” because the fund was already maxed out.

Florida Election Results: Amendment 3 Passes While Amendments 1 and 2 Fail — Photo: alligator.org

Meanwhile, Amendment 2 failed after drawing 42% of voters against it. The measure sought to eliminate tangible personal property taxes on machinery and equipment used in farming, ranching, and agritourism when located on agricultural land. Sponsored by Sen. Keith L. Truenow (R-13), the tax exemption failed to clear the 60% hurdle required for constitutional changes.

As local governments prepare for the fiscal shifts brought by Amendment 3 taking effect in January, unofficial election results remain subject to final certification across the state.

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