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Ocean Fitts (Democratic), Joseph Hoolihan (No Party Affiliation), Jordan Varnadore (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 71. Not on the November ballot: William Cloud "Will" Robinson Jr., 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.
Biography
Ocean Fitts is a Palmetto resident running for Florida House District 71, according to Pulse of Manatee. The campaign centers on improving affordability, strengthening government accountability and providing stable leadership for Manatee County, per the Bradenton Times. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Top Priorities
- Improving affordability for Manatee County residents
- Strengthening government accountability
Per The Bradenton Times.
Biography
Joseph Hoolihan is a Bradenton real estate professional and business consultant with more than 20 years of experience in sales, customer service and business development, according to the Bradenton Times. He is running for Florida House District 71 with no party affiliation.
Biography
Jordan Varnadore is a lifelong Manatee County resident who graduated from Palmetto High School in 2006, according to the Bradenton Journal. He is vice president of marketing at GarrettRichard, a Palmetto-based commercial insurance and PEO brokerage he co-founded with his father. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Florida House District 71 in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ocean Fitts, Joseph Hoolihan and Jordan Varnadore. Candidate information follows official Manatee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Florida House District 71 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 Manatee 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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