FloridaStatewide · Florida
U.S. Senate
Who votes: All eligible Florida voters.
- Neil J. GillespieNPA
- Ashley MoodyREP
- Angie NixonDEM
Official election record · Checked September 9–27, 2026
Polk County
Candidates & offices
Federal and state offices come first, followed by courts, local offices and school board. Match both the office and district to your official ballot.
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Federal offices
U.S. Senate and U.S. House
United StatesCongressional District 9
U.S. House
Who votes: Registered voters in U.S. House District 9.
- Dan GreenREP
- Darren SotoDEM
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
United StatesCongressional District 16
U.S. House
Who votes: Registered voters in U.S. House District 16.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
United StatesCongressional District 18
U.S. House
Who votes: Registered voters in U.S. House District 18.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Florida state offices
Governor, Cabinet and Florida Legislature
FloridaStatewide · Florida
Governor / Lieutenant Governor
Who votes: All eligible Florida voters.
- Dean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van VactorNPA
- Kathy Anderson / Daniel NokovichWRI
- Charles Burkett / Ruben A. CotoNPA
- Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto / Juan SantanaNPA
- Moliere "Moe" Dimanche / Benjiman RojasNPA
- Byron Donalds / Bryan AvilaREP
- Scott Eckhard Jewett / Nicole SkellyLPF
- David Jolly / Gwen GrahamDEM
- Erik Morris / LeRoy AlawaysWRI
- Frank J. Russo / Rachel RodriguezNPA
Official election record · Checked September 9–27, 2026
FloridaStatewide · Florida
Attorney General
Who votes: All eligible Florida voters.
Official election record · Checked September 9–27, 2026
FloridaStatewide · Florida
Chief Financial Officer
Who votes: All eligible Florida voters.
Official election record · Checked September 9–27, 2026
FloridaStatewide · Florida
Commissioner of Agriculture
Who votes: All eligible Florida voters.
- Kyle "KC" GibsonWRI
- Joey Mendoza AtkinsDEM
- Wilton SimpsonREP
Official election record · Checked September 9–27, 2026
FloridaState Senate District 12
Florida Senate
Who votes: Registered voters in Florida Senate District 12.
- Colleen BurtonREP
- Alfred ReynoldsDEM
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaState House District 48
Florida House
Who votes: Registered voters in Florida House District 48.
- Jonathan AlbertREP
- Alethea PughDEM
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaState House District 49
Florida House
Who votes: Registered voters in Florida House District 49.
- Robert AnzaloneDEM
- Jennifer Kincart JonssonREP
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaState House District 50
Florida House
Who votes: Registered voters in Florida House District 50.
- Jennifer CanadyREP
- Ricky SantiagoDEM
- Jarvis WashingtonNPA
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaState House District 51
Florida House
Who votes: Registered voters in Florida House District 51.
- Octavio E. HernandezDEM
- Hilary HolleyREP
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Courts
Judicial elections and retention questions
FloridaStatewide
Florida Supreme Court · Merit retention
Who votes: All registered voters in Florida.
- Carlos G. MuñizNonpartisan
A separate Yes/No question is asked for each judge. YES retains that judge in office; NO does not retain that judge. Judges are not running against one another.
YES Retain this judge.
NO Do not retain this judge.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
County & local offices
County, city and special-district offices
Polk CountyCounty Commission District 4 seat · Countywide vote
County Commission
Who votes: All registered voters in Polk County. The district number identifies the seat.
- Omar ArroyoREP
- Elisha GreshamWRI
The district number identifies the seat. Voters throughout the county elect this office.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Holly Hill Road East Community Development District 4District 4
Holly Hill Road East Community Development District 4
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Violet MelendezNonpartisan
- Julie SteddomNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Lake Ashton Community Development DistrictSeat 2
Lake Ashton Community Development District Seat 2
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Debby LandgrebeNonpartisan
- Deborah J. MurrayNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Lake Ashton Community Development DistrictSeat 3
Lake Ashton Community Development District Seat 3
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Daniel DavisNonpartisan
- Frank J. SvarczkopfNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Lake Ashton Community Development DistrictSeat 4
Lake Ashton Community Development District Seat 4
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Kevin R. MarshNonpartisan
- Jonathan RidpathNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Lake Ashton II Community Development DistrictSeat 1
Lake Ashton II Community Development District Seat 1
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Roy E. AullNonpartisan
- Michael E. LeeNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Lake Ashton II Community Development DistrictSeat 3
Lake Ashton II Community Development District Seat 3
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Cheryl WinchesterNonpartisan
- Bob ZelaznyNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Poinciana Community Development DistrictSeat 1
Poinciana Community Development District Seat 1
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Michael C. SchoutenNonpartisan
- Tony ReedNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
School board
Public school board elections
Polk CountySchool Board District 3 seat · Countywide vote
School Board
Who votes: All registered voters in Polk County. The district number identifies the seat.
- Victor SimsNonpartisan
- Kate WallaceNonpartisan
The district number identifies the seat. Voters throughout the county elect this office.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Offices already decided or listed as unopposed (15)
These records explain why some familiar offices are absent from the November candidate cards.
- County Commission District 2 — Rick Wilson. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- County Judge Group 06 — Anne Gibson. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- County Judge Group 07 — David Stamey. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- County Judge Group 09 — Hope M. Pattey. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- School Board District 5 — Kay Fields. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- School Board District 6 — Justin Sharpless. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- School Board District 7 — Lisa Miller. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 10, Group 2 — Michelle Oakes Pincket. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 10, Group 8 — Sharon M. Franklin. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 10, Group 14 — John C. Waters. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 10, Group 19 — Cassandra Larkin Denmark. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 10, Group 21 — Gerald P. Hill II. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 10, Group 23 — Chris P. Spath. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 10, Group 24 — Andrea DeMichael. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 10, Group 26 — Jalal A. Harb. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
DEM: Democratic · REP: Republican · LPF: Libertarian · IND: Independent Party of Florida · NPA: no party affiliation · WRI: write-in. Nonpartisan offices have no party on the ballot. A write-in candidate’s name is not printed; a blank line is provided. Names are presented equally, not in official ballot order.
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