Citrus County, Florida

Florida House District 23

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Leland Baker and J.J. Grow. Candidate information follows official Citrus County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mark Leland Baker (Democratic), J.J. Grow (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 23; J.J. Grow 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, J.J. Grow, is on the ballot.

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Mark Leland Baker

Democratic

Top priorities

Making housing more affordable and reducing insurance and transportation costs
Expanding access to affordable healthcare and addressing prescription drug prices
Championing fully funded public education and fair teacher compensation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mark Baker is a small business owner who runs a sign shop in Crystal River and has long lived in District 23, according to his campaign site, which also notes he leads a nonpartisan civic group. He is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 23, which covers Citrus County and part of Marion County.

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J.J. Grow

Republican Incumbent

Biography

J.J. Grow is the Republican candidate for Florida House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. J.J. Grow is a sitting member for the district, per the Florida House of Representatives' official roster. J.J. Grow works in agribusiness, according to the Florida House's official member page. He was first elected to the Florida House in 2024, succeeding term-limited Rep. Ralph Massullo, per Click Orlando. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 23 in 2026?

When is the Florida House District 23 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 Citrus 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.

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Candidate roster from official Citrus County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mark Leland Baker, full profile J.J. Grow, full profile Official Florida election office