Islamorada Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Who is running for Village Council - Seat 4 - Seat: 4, Village Council - Seat 3 - Seat: 3 and Village Council - Seat 2 - Seat: 2 and more, with bios, priorities and campaign sites.
Islamorada races below come from official election filings. Candidate names and parties reflect filed election records; hand-verified profiles are added race by race as we confirm them against official sources. Your exact ballot, including statewide and congressional races, is one ZIP code away. Enter your ZIP for your exact ballot →
Cities and towns
Village Council - Seat 4 - Seat: 4Nonpartisan race · Don Horton
Don Horton is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Islamorada Village Council - Seat 4 - Seat: 4.
Don Horton
Don Horton is a longtime Islamorada resident who arrived in the Florida Keys from Texas almost 50 years ago. He currently serves as Vice Mayor and Council Member for Seat 4, bringing a professional background that includes roles as a Senior Inspector, Building Official, Director of Code Enforcement, and business owner.
Village Council - Seat 3 - Seat: 3Nonpartisan race · Deb Gillis
Deb Gillis is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Islamorada Village Council - Seat 3 - Seat: 3.
Deb Gillis
Deborah Gillis is a Liberal candidate for Halton, a non-profit executive, and a Senior Vice President at Catalyst, a leading advocacy group for the advancement of women in the workplace. She has a 20-year background advising on human capital and policy issues, including leadership roles with the Governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Village Council - Seat 2 - Seat: 2Steve Friedman (D)
Steve Friedman (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Islamorada Village Council - Seat 2 - Seat: 2.
Steve Friedman
Top priorities
- Protecting local waters from pollution and overdevelopment
- Ensuring efficient and fiscally responsible local government
- Providing quality public services
Per the campaign site.
About Steve Friedman
Steve Friedman is a backcountry fishing guide and small business owner who has lived in Islamorada for 25 years with his wife and two children. He holds a BA from Drake University and a Master's from the University of New Mexico. Friedman has been involved in clean water advocacy, helping form Florida Bay Forever and serving on the Islamorada Near Shore Water Regulation Committee.
Village Council - Seat 1 - Seat: 1Joseph "Buddy" B. Pinder III
Joseph "Buddy" B. Pinder III is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Islamorada Village Council - Seat 1 - Seat: 1.
Joseph "Buddy" B. Pinder III
Top priorities
- View that village staff is 'way too large' amid budget concerns
- Not specified in research notes
- Not specified in research notes
Per the campaign site.
About Joseph "Buddy" B. Pinder III
Joseph "Buddy" B. Pinder III is the incumbent Mayor of Islamorada, Village of Islands, seeking re-election to Village Council Seat 1 in 2024. A sixth-generation Islamorada resident, he has been active in community preservation efforts, including serving on the Coral Restoration Foundation and Matecumbe Historical Trust boards. He previously owned an excavating company and has participated in international missions.
Voting info and more
Voting info and more
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When is the 2026 general election in Florida?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are listed on the Florida election hub. Florida election hub →
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Statewide races
These November 3, 2026 contests appear on every ballot in Florida; your U.S. House district and local races depend on your address.
U.S. SenateStatewide
- Ashley Moody (Republican) Incumbent
- Neil J. Gillespie (NPA)
- Angie Nixon (Democratic)
GovernorStatewide
- Byron Donalds (Republican)
- David Jolly (Democratic)
Attorney GeneralStatewide
- James Uthmeier (Republican) Incumbent
- Jose Javier Rodriguez (Democratic)
Chief Financial OfficerStatewide
- Blaise Ingoglia (Republican) Incumbent
- Annette Taddeo (Democratic)
Agriculture CommissionerStatewide
- Wilton Simpson (Republican) Incumbent
- Joey Mendoza Atkins (Democratic)