Every race on the Marion County general election ballot, with our Republican nominees and who they face.
Where a nominee maintains an official campaign site, it’s linked below.
General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Key Dates
Mon, Oct 5Voter registration and party-change deadline
Thu, Oct 22Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot (5 p.m.)
Oct 24 – Oct 31Early voting, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Tue, Nov 3Election Day. Mail ballots must reach the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m.
Early voting sites and your address-specific ballot: votemarion.gov Sample Ballot lookup · Marion County Election Center, 352-620-3290
Partisan Races
Special Election
U.S. Senate
- Ashley MoodyIncumbentWebsite →
- Angie NixonDemocrat
Florida’s 6th District
U.S. Congress
- Randy FineIncumbentWebsite →
- Eric YonceDemocrat
- Andrew ParrottLibertarian
- Alec PavlikNo Party Affiliation
- Michael GistWithdrawn · may still appear on ballot
Open Seat
Governor & Lt. Governor
- Byron DonaldsLt. Governor: Bryan AvilaWebsite →
- David Jolly / Lt. Gov. Gwen GrahamDemocrat
- Jason PizzoNo Party Affiliation
Statewide Cabinet
Chief Financial Officer
- Blaise IngogliaIncumbentWebsite →
- Annette TaddeoDemocrat
Statewide Cabinet
Commissioner of Agriculture
- Wilton SimpsonIncumbentWebsite →
- Joey Mendoza AtkinsDemocrat
District 27
Florida House of Representatives
- Richard GentryIncumbentNo site on file
- Andy FerrariDemocrat
Open Seat
Marion County Commissioner — District 2
Open Seat
Marion County Commissioner — District 4
- Jeff BairstowWebsite →
- Leonard Michael RacioppiWrite-in
About write-insWrite-in candidates’ names are not printed on the ballot. In both County Commission races you will see only the Republican nominee and a blank write-in line. The races are still contested. Please vote.
Nonpartisan Races
On the November ballot: runoffs
Nonpartisan · Open to All Voters · Open Seat
Marion County School Board — District 4
- Mike MillsNo site on file
- Brigitte SmithEmail →
Nonpartisan · Open to All Voters
Marion County School Board — District 5
- Sarah JamesIncumbentNo site on file
- Donald BarberWebsite →
Decided in August: not on your ballot
- Circuit Judge · 5th Circuit, Group 27Nicole M. MorrisElected
- School Board · District 3Eric Ruben CummingsRe-elected
Constitutional Amendments
Three proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution are on the ballot. Each needs at least 60% “Yes” to pass. The Club does not take a position on ballot amendments.
Amendment 1
Budget Stabilization Fund
Raises the cap on the state’s rainy-day fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue, requires yearly deposits of up to $750 million, and lets the Legislature draw on it for critical state needs. (full text here)
Amendment 2
Agricultural Property Tax Exemption
Starting in 2027, exempts equipment and other tangible property regularly used for farming or agritourism on agricultural land from property tax. The Legislature sets the details. (full text here)
Amendment 3
Homestead Exemption & Assessment Caps
Raises the homestead exemption from non-school property taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, then indexes it to inflation. Cuts the yearly assessment-increase cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%. (full text here)
August 18 Primary ResultsShow full candidate list
Special Election
U.S. Senate
Florida’s 6th District
U.S. Congress
Open Seat
Florida Governor
Statewide Cabinet
Chief Financial Officer
Statewide Cabinet
Commissioner of Agriculture
Open Seat
Marion County Commissioner — District 2
Open Seat
Marion County Commissioner — District 4
5th Judicial Circuit · Group 27
Circuit Judge
Nonpartisan · Open to All Voters
Marion County School Board — District 3
- Eric Ruben CummingsIncumbentWinnerNo site on file
- Steve SwettWebsite →
Nonpartisan · Open to All Voters · Open Seat
Marion County School Board — District 4
- Jeff BrewerNo site on file
- Mike MillsRunoffNo site on file
- Brigitte SmithRunoffEmail →
- Buddy WyckoffNo site on file
Nonpartisan · Open to All Voters
Marion County School Board — District 5
- Sarah JamesIncumbentRunoffNo site on file
- Donald BarberRunoffWebsite →
- Ualthan BigbyNo site on file
Scope: for partisan races, the Republican nominee is shown first, highlighted, followed by every other candidate on the general election ballot. School Board runoffs are nonpartisan and open to all registered voters regardless of party.
Neutrality: opposing candidates are listed by name and party only. The Club does not take a position on ballot amendments.
A note on accuracy: results are unofficial until certified by the Marion County Canvassing Board. For your official, address-specific ballot, use
votemarion.gov’s Sample Ballot lookup.