As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Michael "Mike" Friend won Florida House District 102; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Friend and Lopez-Palma were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Broward County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Florida certifies the general election by November 17, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: floridaelectionwatch.gov.
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.
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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.
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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.
Who is running for Florida House District 102 in 2026?
As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Michael "Mike" Friend won Florida House District 102; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were 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 was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Florida certifies the general election by November 17, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: https://floridaelectionwatch.gov/. Voting rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Who won the Florida House District 102 race?
As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Michael "Mike" Friend won Florida House District 102; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Florida Politics, "Mike Friend cruises past Mery Lopez-Palma to keep HD 102 blue", November 4, 2026. We do not call races.
Candidate roster from official Broward County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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