Florida House District 102: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

Michael "Mike" Friend (Democratic), Mery Lopez-Palma (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 102. Not on the November ballot: Michael "Mike" Gottlieb, the sitting member per the 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.

Michael "Mike" Friend

Democratic

Biography

Michael "Mike" Friend has practiced dentistry for more than 25 years, owns a small business, and serves as a National Dental Director for an insurance carrier, according to Florida Politics. He is a Democratic candidate for Florida House District 102, an inland Broward County district that includes Davie, Plantation and Sunrise, and has been endorsed by the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police.

Top Priorities

Affordability
Healthcare access

Per the Florida Politics.

Per the candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-11.

Campaign site

Mery Lopez-Palma

Republican

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.

Top Priorities

Helping residents access homeownership grants of up to $80,000 where available, per the campaign site

Per the candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-11.

Campaign site

Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 102 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 102 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael "Mike" Friend and Mery Lopez-Palma. Candidate information follows official Broward County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 102 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 Broward County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.