Florida House District 72: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

William "Bill" Conerly (Republican), Harvey Shifrin (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 72; William "Bill" Conerly is the sitting member, per the Florida House of Representatives' official 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.

William "Bill" Conerly

Republican · Incumbent

Biography

William "Bill" Conerly is the Republican candidate for Florida House District 72 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. William "Bill" Conerly is a sitting member for the district, per the Florida House of Representatives' official roster. Bill Conerly is a Lakewood Ranch resident and engineer who previously served in the U.S. Army before his 2024 election to the Florida House, according to Florida Politics. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

Harvey Shifrin

Democratic

Biography

Harvey Shifrin is an attorney and certified public accountant with decades of professional experience, according to Florida Politics. He is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 72, covering eastern and southern Manatee County. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 72 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 72 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William "Bill" Conerly and Harvey Shifrin. Candidate information follows official Manatee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 72 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.