Key West Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Who is running for City Commission and City Mayor and more, and where they stand on housing and jobs.
Key West 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
City Commission - District 2Nonpartisan race · Samuel Kaufman
Samuel Kaufman is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Key West City Commission - District 2.
Samuel Kaufman
Top priorities
- Affordable workforce housing
- Healthcare advocacy
- Resilient infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Samuel Kaufman
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.
City MayorDanise "DeeDee" Henriquez
Danise "DeeDee" Henriquez is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Key West City Mayor.
Danise "DeeDee" Henriquez
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.
City Commission - District 5Mary Hoover
Mary Hoover is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Key West City Commission - District 5.
Mary Hoover
Top priorities
- Comprehensive affordable housing
- Diversifying island economy
- Adapting to sea level rise
Per the campaign site.
About 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.
City Commission - District 4Nonpartisan race · Lissette Cuervo Carey
Lissette Cuervo Carey is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Key West City Commission - District 4.
Lissette Cuervo Carey
Top 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
Per the campaign site.
About Lissette Cuervo Carey
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.
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)