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Doug Bankson

Doug Bankson

Republican · Florida · 2026 · Incumbent

On the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 39, Florida

Was Doug Bankson elected? The official answer comes November 17.

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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Florida House District 39
Jarod Fox won the race for Florida House District 39, Florida Politics reported.Florida Politics, “Jarod Fox flips HD 39 blue to beat Republican incumbent Doug Bankson”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

Reports are checked daily until Florida certifies on November 17; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Combating inflation with lower taxes and a balanced budget
  • Attainable housing and lower insurance costs
  • Environmental protection, including Florida's springs
Biography

Doug Bankson is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 39, according to the Florida House of Representatives. He is a senior pastor and former Apopka vice mayor and city commissioner who founded a K-12 private school, according to his campaign website.

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On the ballot

Florida House District 39Florida · 2026Seminole County sample ballot

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