4 candidates are tracked across 4 Key West races for the 2026 election, led by the Key West City Commission - District 2 contest. Preview your Key West, Florida sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.
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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateFlorida
Races Listed4
Profiles4
Key West Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking
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Samuel Kaufman is a Key West resident since 1999, serving as City Commissioner for District 2 since 2015 and Vice-Mayor from 2018-2024. He is a local attorney with experience as an Assistant Public Defender and is involved in various community organizations, including the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition.
Danise "DeeDee" Henriquez is the incumbent Mayor of Key West, FL, and is a candidate for the Office of Mayor of Key West. She recently released her first State of the City address.
Key West City Commission - District 5
City
Mary Hoover▾
Mary Hoover is a candidate for Key West Commissioner District 5. She is an active fundraiser for local non-profits and founded Girls Night Out, a networking group for over 2000 women in the Keys. Hoover is also a suicide awareness advocate, having organized Out of the Darkness walks and provided SafeTALK training.
Priorities: Comprehensive affordable housing · Diversifying island economy · Adapting to sea level rise
Lissette Cuervo Carey is a lifelong Key West resident who won the nonpartisan District 4 City Commission seat in a tight 2022 election, succeeding incumbent Greg Davila. In 2022, at age 42, she served as administration coordinator at the Key West Housing Authority.
Priorities: Dredging the Riviera Canal to remove muck and garbage for better water quality · Addressing flooding and storm drainage by exploring new technology · Beautifying green spaces and medians, and addressing overflow parking and sidewalks
Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.
