Florida House District 82: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

Arthur Boyer (Democratic), Liesa Priddy (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 82. Not on the November ballot: Lauren Melo, 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.

Arthur Boyer

Democratic

Biography

Arthur Boyer is an Immokalee resident running as the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 82, a rural district covering eastern Collier County and all of Hendry County, according to Sparker's Soapbox. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

Liesa Priddy

Republican

Biography

Liesa Priddy is an Immokalee rancher who, with her husband, operates JB Ranch in Collier County, according to Florida Politics, which also reports she served on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from her 2012 appointment through December 2017.

Top Priorities

Continued Everglades restoration and Lake Okeechobee improvement, including septic system upgrades
Reducing regulatory burdens on families, businesses and agricultural operations
Addressing housing costs, property taxes, insurance premiums and utility expenses

Per the campaign site.

Per the candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-08.

Campaign site

Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 82 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Arthur Boyer and Liesa Priddy. Candidate information follows official Collier County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 82 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 Collier 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.