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Brevard County, Florida

Florida House District 32

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Juan J. Hinojosa and Brian Hodgers. Candidate information follows official Brevard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Juan J. Hinojosa (Democratic), Brian Hodgers (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 32; Brian Hodgers is the sitting member, per the Florida House of Representatives' official roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the August 18 primary or advanced unopposed; minor-party and no-party-affiliation candidates qualify directly for the November ballot. The field is the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Juan J. Hinojosa

Democratic

Biography
Juan J. Hinojosa retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel in December 2012 after three combat tours and now works as a security officer for Northrop Grumman in Melbourne. He is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 32 in Brevard County, according to his campaign site.
Top Priorities
  • Car and home insurance reform
  • Medicaid expansion and healthcare decision-making autonomy
  • Consumer rights and voting access
Per the campaign site.
Per the candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-12.
Campaign site
Brian Hodgers

Brian Hodgers

Republican · Incumbent

Biography
Brian Hodgers is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 32, elected in a 2025 special election, according to the Florida House of Representatives. His professional background is in insurance and real estate. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 32 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Juan J. Hinojosa and Brian Hodgers. Candidate information follows official Brevard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 32 election in Florida?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Brevard County ballot?

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Sources
Verify this race
Candidate roster from official Brevard County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-12. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Florida election office, or see the full Brevard County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.