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Mery Lopez-Palma

Republican · Florida · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 102, Florida

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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Florida House District 102
Michael "Mike" Friend won the race for Florida House District 102, Florida Politics reported.Florida Politics, “Mike Friend cruises past Mery Lopez-Palma to keep HD 102 blue”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Helping residents access homeownership grants of up to $80,000 where available
Biography

Mery Lopez-Palma is an attorney who has run the Law Offices of Mery Lopez-Palma since 2003, per her campaign site. She also owns the Palma Vida Foods tropical fruit spread business and a Vicky Bakery franchise in Weston/Sunrise.

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On the ballot

Florida House District 102Florida · 2026Broward County sample ballot

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