Florida’s Nov. 3 general election will let voters decide races in play for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Florida Governor, CFO, Agriculture Commissioner, State Senate, State House, Circuit Court Judge as well as county and city races in Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole.
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Here’s a list of the races and the candidates competing for your vote. Look for race previews, editorial recommendations and video interviews to be added as they are published on the website.
This Voter Guide was produced by the News Collaborative of Central Florida, a collective of independent local news outlets and aligned partners working toward a more informed and engaged Central Florida. Questions for the candidates were created by members of the collaborative and shared with candidates to answer. Attempts were made to contact all candidates to answer our questions – many responded but some did not. If a candidate did not respond, we have done our best to provide answers to our questions based on candidates’ websites, social media posts or public comments. For more information about the News Collaborative of Central Florida, click here.
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FEDERAL RACES
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US Senate
- Angie Nixon (DEM)
- Ashley Moody (i) (REP)
- Neil J. Gillespie (NPA)
US House District 6
Includes all of Flagler and Putnam counties, northeastern Lake County, northern Volusia County, southern St. Johns County and eastern Marion County
- Eric Yonce (DEM)
- Randy Fine (i) (REP)
- Andrew Parrott (LPF)
US House District 7
Includes all of Seminole County and southern Volusia County
- Bale Dalton (DEM)
- Ryan Elijah (REP)
- Christopher Dennison (LPF)
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US House District 8
Includes all of Brevard County and east Orange County
- Jennifer Jenkins (DEM)
- Mike Haridopolos (i) (REP)
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US House District 9
Includes most of Osceola County, southeastern Polk County, all of Indian River, Highlands, Okeechobee and Glades counties
- Darren Soto (i) (DEM)
- Dan Green (REP)
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US House District 11
Includes western Orange County, South Lake County and all of Sumter County
- James Pericola (DEM)
- Joe Strada (REP)
- Ralph Groves (LPF)
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US House District 18
Includes all most of north Polk County and a portion of northwest Osceola County
- Curtis Gibson (DEM)
- Scott Franklin (i) (REP)
- Deva Simmons (NPA)
STATEWIDE RACES
Florida Governor/Lt. Governor
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- David Jolly/Gwen Graham (DEM)
- Byron Donalds/Bryan Avila (REP)
- Scott Eckhard Jewett/Nicole Skelly (LPF)
- Dean Ocean Abrams/Joe Van Vactor (NPA)
- Charles Burkett/Ruben A. Coto (NPA)
- Jeffrey Peter “Dr. Jeff” Datto/Juan Santana (NPA)
- Moliere “Moe” Dimanche/Benjiman Rojas (NPA)
- Frank J. Russo/Rachel Rodriguez (NPA)
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Florida Attorney General
- Jose Javier Rodriguez (DEM)
- James Uthmeier (i) (REP)
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Florida Chief Financial Officer
- Annette Taddeo (DEM)
- Blaise Ingoglia (i) (REP)
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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
- Joey Mendoza Atkins (DEM)
- Wilton Simpson (i) (REP)
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FLORIDA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Florida Constitutional Amendment 1: Budget Stabilization Fund
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to increase the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections, require the legislature to transfer the lesser of $750 million or the amount required to reach 25% of the general revenue collections each year unless certain conditions are met, and allow the legislature to withdraw funds for critical state needs.
- Yes
- No
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Florida Constitutional Amendment 2: Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land from Taxation
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to exempt tangible personal property habitually located or typically present on land classified as agricultural, used in the production of agricultural products or for agritourism activities, and owned by the land owner or lease holder of the agricultural land from ad valorem taxation. If approved this amendment would first apply for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.
- Yes
- No
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No. 3: Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments
This amendment increases the homestead exemption, for all non-school taxes, to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and adjusts for inflation thereafter. It requires the Legislature to prescribe a uniform procedure for counties and municipalities, for their respective levies, to increase the homestead exemption up to full assessed value, and allows special districts, subject to referendum approval, to do the same. Persons who are not Florida residents on December 31, 2026, will receive the existing homestead exemption upon qualifying for a homestead exemption, with the increased homestead exemption beginning with the fifth year of exemption, to the extent permitted by the U.S. Constitution. This amendment reduces the annual cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%. This amendment requires counties and municipalities to use property taxes solely for public safety, education and schools, infrastructure, natural resources, bond debt service, retirement benefits for employees, and operations and administration. Other expenditures may be approved by county officers or county or municipal governing bodies unless prohibited by general law, not withstanding Article VII, Section 9(a) of the Florida Constitution, which allows counties and municipalities to levy property taxes for their respective purposes. This amendment takes effect January 1, 2027.
- Yes
- No
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STATE LEGISLATURE
Florida State Senate District 8
Includes the majority of Volusia County and northern Brevard County
- Judy M. Ngying (DEM)
- Jake Johansson (REP)
- Gabriel Jude Wozniak (LPF)
Florida State Senate District 10
Includes all of Seminole and parts of north-central Orange County
- John Lowndes (DEM)
- Jason Brodeur (i) (REP)
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Florida House District 25
Includes part of South Lake County
- Farmer Banks Helfrich (DEM)
- Taylor Yarkosky (i) (REP)
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Florida House District 26
Includes part of northwest Lake County
- Robyn Elaine Lawrence (DEM)
- Nan Cobb (i) (REP)
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Florida House District 27
Includes part of northeast Lake County, northwest Volusia County and southeast Marion County
- Andy Ferrari (DEM)
- Richard Gentry (i) (REP)
Florida House District 30
Includes part of southern Volusia and northern Brevard counties
- Edwin Munoz (DEM)
- Chase Tramont (i) (REP)
Florida House District 31
Includes portions of east and north Brevard County including Kennedy Space Center
- Daniel Lewis Cicirelli (DEM)
- Matt Woodside (REP)
Florida House District 32
Includes part of central and west Brevard County
- Juan J. Hinojosa (DEM)
- Brian Hodgers (i) (REP)
Florida House District 34
Includes portions of southern Brevard County and all of Indian River County
- Jordyn Guadalupe Balderas (DEM)
- Robert Brackett (REP)
Florida House District 35
Includes portions of southeastern Orange and east Osceola County
- Eric Gray (DEM)
- Erika Booth (i) (REP)
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Florida House District 36
Includes part of northern Seminole County
- Darryl Block (DEM)
- Rachel Plakon (i) (REP)
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Florida House District 37
Includes parts of north-central Orange County and southeastern Seminole County
- Jane Aman (DEM)
- Robert Prater (REP)
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Florida House District 38
Includes part of southern Seminole County
- Nik Dean (DEM)
- Marcus Hyatt (REP)
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Florida House District 39
Includes parts of north Orange and west Seminole counties
- Jarod Fox (DEM)
- Doug Bankson (i) (REP)
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Florida House District 40
Includes parts of central Orange County
- Ra’Shon Young (i) (DEM)
- Tuan Le (REP)
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Florida House District 42
Includes parts of central Orange County
- Felipe Sousa Lazaballet (DEM)
- Bonnie Jackson (REP)
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Florida House District 43
Includes part of central Orange County
- Samuel Vilchez Santiago (DEM)
- Jorge Malavet (REP)
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Florida House District 45
Includes parts of western Orange and Osceola counties
- Leonard Spencer (i) (DEM)
- Erin Huntley (REP)
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Florida House District 46
Includes part of northwestern Osceola County
- Jose Alvarez (i) (DEM)
- Michael Cruz (REP)
- Ivan A. Rivera (NPA)
STATE SUPREME COURT, DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL AND CIRCUIT COURTS
Justice of the Supreme Court retention: Carlos G. Muñiz
Shall Justice Carlos G. Muñiz of the Supreme Court be retained in office?
- Yes
- No
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District Court of Appeal retention: John M. Harris
The Fifth District covers Seminole County. Shall Judge John M. Harris of the Fifth District Court of Appeal be retained in office?
- Yes
- No
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District Court of Appeal retention: Scott D. Makar
The Fifth District covers Seminole County. Shall Judge Scott D. Makar of the Fifth District Court of Appeal be retained in office?
- Yes
- No
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District Court of Appeal retention: F. Rand Wallis
The Fifth District covers Seminole County. Shall Judge F. Rand Wallis of the Fifth District Court of Appeal be retained in office?
- Yes
- No
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9th Circuit Judge Group 1
Includes Orange and Osceola counties
- Temika Hampton-Johnson
- Charles Hart
LAKE COUNTY
Lake County Commission District 2
Will face a write-in candidate and no Democrat opponent
- Sean M. Parks (REP)
Lake County Commission District 4 – REP
- Egor Emery (DEM)
- Leslie Campione (REP)
Lake County School Board District 1
Will face a write-in candidate and no Democrat opponent
- Pat Kelley (REP)
Astatula Mayor (Seat 5)
- Mike Hopper
- Zane Teeters
Astatula Council Member, Seats 3 and 4
(Vote For 2)
- Kay MacQueen
- Cheryl Marinelli
- Nolene Meeks
- Barry Mosley
Clermont Mayor (Seat 3)
- Joe Fumasi
- Tim Murry
Clermont City Council, Seat 5
- Michael Gonzalez
- William “Bill” Petersen
Eustis City Commissioner, Seat 2
- Marie Aliberti
- Christine Cruz
Fruitland Park Commissioner, District 1
- Patrick DeGrave
- Carl Yauk
Fruitland Park Commissioner, District 3
- Mitchell Langley
- Shayna Stanfield Grunewald
Groveland Mayor (District 1)
- Judith Fike
- Keith “Chef” Keogh
Groveland Council Member, District 3
- Barbara Gaines
- Khrystyna McCoy-Tremaine
Groveland Council Member, District 5
- Amy Jo Carroll
- Michelle McIntyre
Howey Town Councilor
(Vote For 3)
- Jonathan Arnold
- Jonathan Colon Mercado
- Joshua Husemann
- Renee D. Lannaman
- Leslie Manning
- Brad Smith
- Rick Thomas
Leesburg Seat 1, District 1
- Allyson E. Berry
- Erika Jasper
Leesburg Seat 2, District 2
- Darel Craine
- Alan Reisman
Leesburg Seat 3, District 3
- James E. DeCastro
- Michele Fiore
Mascotte City Council, Seat 2
- John F. Benavidez
- Meghan A. DeSoto
Mascotte City Council, Seat 4
- Jessica Bruno
- Hugh Gravitt IV
Minneola Council Member, Seat 1
- Monica Luna
- Pam Serviss
Minneola Council Member, Seat 3
- Denise Calderon
- Juan P. Camacho
- Erick Hernandez
Minneola Council Member, Seat 5
- Nathanael “Nate” Edmund
- Chase Hansen
- Jennifer Morse
Montverde Town Council
(Vote For 2)
- Joe Morganelli
- Jimmy Rogers
- Aaron Wadsworth
- Carol Womack
Mount Dora Councilmember, At-Large
- Michael A. Garcia
- Charity McClarty
- Bailey Stack
Tavares City Council, Seat 3
- Amir Asghar
- Walter Price
ORANGE COUNTY
Orange County Clerk of the Court
- Roberta Walton Johnson (DEM)
- Terrell Thomas (NPA)
Orange County Mayor
- Chris Messina
- Tiffany Moore Russell
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Orange County Commission District 2
- Kamia Brown
- Mike Crabb
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Orange County Commission District 4
- Brian Jones
- Johanna Lopez
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Orange County Commission District 6
- Lawanna Gelzer
- Michael “Mike” Scott
Orange County Commission District 7
- Patricia Rumph
- Vicki Vargo
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Orange County Commission District 8
- Jeannette Quinones Hernandez
- Victor M. Torres Jr.
Orange County School Board District 3
- Diana Moore
- Susanne Peña
Orange County Soil and Water District Supervisor, District 1
- Quinnie Perez
- Vicente Rafael Perez Carreno
- Doug Sahr
Orange County Soil and Water District Supervisor, District 3
- Chuck Drake
- Erik LaMont Melear
- José Antonio Rodriguez
Orange County Soil and Water District Supervisor, District 5
- Zack Green
- Jimm Middleton
Orange County Referendum
The School Board of Orange County Florida Ad Valorem Millage Election
Shall the School Board of Orange County, Florida, continue the current one mill ad valorem millage for essential operating expenses, including compensating teachers and educational support employees, preserving academic programs, arts, athletics, and student activities, beginning July 1, 2027, and ending four fiscal years later on June 30, 2031, shared proportionately with charter schools as legally required, with annual reporting to ensure proper fiscal stewardship of these funds to the citizens of Orange County?
- Yes for Approval
- No for Rejection
OSCEOLA COUNTY
Osceola County Commission District 2
- Viviana Janer (DEM)
- Olga Gonzaelez (REP)
Osceola County Commission District 4
- Mary Downey (DEM)
- Donald A. Shroyer (REP)
Kissimmee City Commission Seat 4
- Tiffany N. Jeffers
- Janette Martinez
St. Cloud City Council Seat 5
- Alex Rodriguez
- Kirk Zilke
Osceola County Referendum
Osceola County School Board Referendum: Funding Essential School Operating Expenses Through a One Mill Ad Valorem Tax Levy
To provide for essential operating expenses including competitive compensation and benefits to recruit and retain high quality teachers and staff, maintain safety and security personnel, preserve academic programs, arts, music, athletics and student activities, shall the School District of Osceola County levy an ad valorem tax of one mill for four years, to be shared proportionately between public and charter schools, with oversight by an independent citizen advisory committee?
- Yes
- No
SEMINOLE COUNTY
Seminole County Commission District 4
- Charline Lorraine Santos (DEM)
- Amy Lockhart (REP)
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Seminole County Court Judge Group 6
- Alena Chaban
- Wayne Culver (i)
Altamonte Springs Mayor
- Michael “Mike” Bruncheon
- Dominique Douglas
Altamonte Springs City Commission District 4
- Jeff Boebinger
- Eric R. Soto
Casselberry City Commission Seat 1
- Tyler Knight
- Tim Veigle
Casselberry City Commission Seat 2
- Lourdes Crosby Garcia
- Lindsay Feist
- Travis Kelley
Casselberry City Commission Seat 3
- Mark Busch
- Amanda Hart
Longwood City Commission District 3
- Coury Matthew Knowles
- Matt McMillan
- Michael Pfenning
Winter Springs Mayor
- Kevin McCann
- Jesse Phillips
Winter Springs City Commission District 2
- Victoria Bruce
- Ken Spalthoff
Winter Springs City Commission District 4
- Cade Resnick
- Kyle Stewart
Seminole municipal charter amendments
City of Longwood Proposed Charter Amendment Question 1: Charter Amendment – Requirement for Issuance of Debt
Shall Section 6.10(b) of Longwood City Charter be amended to increase the debt limits for capital improvement projects and acquisition of real estate interests to require at least four city commissioners voting in favor of incurring debt between $5,000,000.01 and$30,000,000.00, to require a majority vote of city commissioners and a referendum for incurring debt amounts exceeding $30,000,000.00, and provide for debt limits to be adjusted annually based on the Producer Price Index?
- Yes
- No
City of Longwood Proposed Charter Amendment Question 2: City of Longwood General Obligation Bonds For Public Safety Facilities
To finance the costs relating to the acquisition, design, permitting, construction and equipping of one or two fire stations and a police station, shall the City issue general obligation bonds not exceeding $50 million principal amount, maturing within thirty (30)years of issuance, with interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, and payable from ad valorem property taxes levied in amounts sufficient to pay debt service on such Bonds?
- Yes
- No
City of Oviedo Proposed Charter Amendment Question 1: City charter amendment changing length of council terms from two years to four years
Shall the Oviedo City Charter be amended to change the term of office for City Council members from two years to four years, beginning with the 2028 election, and provide for a three year term for City Council members elected in the 2027 regular election, to transition to an election cycle that coincides with the even-year Presidential and Gubernatorial elections?
- Yes
- No
City of Oviedo Proposed Charter Amendment Question 2: City charter amendment revising council voting procedures for ordinances and resolutions
Shall the Oviedo City Charter be amended to revise Council voting procedures for ordinances and resolutions, removing the requirement for a roll call vote, while maintaining the requirement that each Council member present cast an affirmative or negative vote (except as provided by State law), and maintaining the requirement that the Clerk record the individual vote of each Council member in the Council meeting minutes?
- Yes
- No
City of Oviedo Proposed Charter Amendment Question 3: City charter amendment revising timeframe for holding special elections
Shall the Oviedo City Charter be amended to move out the timeframe for holding special elections by 30 days, to better coordinate with current state election procedures?
- Yes
- No
City of Oviedo Proposed Charter Amendment Question 4: City charter amendment moving city council qualifying period
Shall the Oviedo City Charter be amended to move the qualifying period to run for City Council from August to June (with elections to remain in November)?
- Yes
- No
City of Oviedo Proposed Charter Amendment Question 5: City charter amendment requiring supermajority city council vote to approve certain annexations
Shall the Oviedo City Charter be amended to require that any ordinance annexing in to the City limits any land lying within the Seminole County Charter’s Rural Area as it existed on July 4, 2026, must be approved by an affirmative vote of at least four (4) of the five (5) members of the City Council?
- Yes
- No
More voting information
Supervisor of Elections websites: Lake County | Orange County | Osceola County | Seminole County
Early voting: Voters may cast their ballots in person at these locations in Central Florida, with hours/dates by county listed below:
Lake: Oct. 19-31, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Orange: Oct. 19-31, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Osceola: Oct. 19-31, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Seminole: Oct. 19-31, 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Election Day: Polls open on Tuesday, Nov 3, at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Voter registration: The deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation for has passed for the general election.
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