Dean
Ocean Abrams
Dean Ocean Abrams is a No Party Affiliation candidate for Florida governor in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Background
Dean Ocean Abrams is a No Party Affiliation (NPA) candidate running for governor of Florida in the November 3, 2026 general election, with Joe Van Vactor as his running mate. 12 He is based in Sarasota, Florida, and describes himself as "not a career politician" with no prior elected offices identified in available sources. 1215
According to his campaign website, Abrams spent approximately three decades in enterprise technology and management consulting, including work at Microsoft, HP, and KPMG. He also claims to have assisted in rebuilding emergency communications systems for New York City first responders following the September 11, 2001 attacks. These are self-reported claims on his campaign site and have not been independently verified. 12 His LinkedIn profile describes a current role as founder and CEO of a "Stealth AI Startup" from 2020 to 2026, with his present full-time focus being the gubernatorial campaign. 184
Abrams is running for an open seat; incumbent Governor Ron DeSantis is term-limited and his current term ends in January 2027. 1923 VOTE411 notes his education as a BSc, without specifying an institution or field of study. 15
At a glance
- Party
- No Party Affiliation
- Running for
- Governor, Florida
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- deanabrams.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 7newsBallot Explained reports Abrams on Florida governor ballot; describes him as a realtor with no located campaign website
Ballot Explained confirmed Abrams had qualified for the November 3 ballot and described him as a realtor. No campaign website or platform document was located, and no policy positions could be established from reviewed sources.
Florida governor's race — 2026 candidates | Ballot Explained · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsDean Ocean Abrams listed on Pinellas County ballot for November 3 general election
A Pinellas County election guide lists Dean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van Vactor among the no-party-affiliation tickets for the November 3 general election.
2026 Pinellas County Election Guide: What's On The Ballot · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 12filingDean Ocean Abrams qualifies as no-party-affiliation candidate for Florida governor
Abrams qualified as a no-party-affiliation candidate before Florida's qualifying deadline, with Joe Van Vactor listed as his running mate. The profile cross-checked the general-election roster against the Florida Division of Elections list.
Florida governor's race — 2026 candidates | Ballot Explained · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 3
- [1] Florida governor's race — 2026 candidates | Ballot Explained(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] 2026 Pinellas County Election Guide: What's On The Ballot(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [3] Issues - Dean Abrams for Governor(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026