Florida Senate District 20: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

Gerald Baldi (Democratic), Jim Boyd (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida Senate District 20; Jim Boyd is the sitting member, per the Florida Senate' 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.

Gerald Baldi

Democratic

Biography

Gerald Baldi's career has spanned advertising, real estate, financial services and banking, according to his campaign site. He has been an organizer of community rallies with Indivisible Manatee, per The Bradenton Times.

Top Priorities

Protecting clean water and Florida's natural heritage
Lowering energy costs and increasing energy independence
Increasing government transparency and accountability

Per the campaign site.

Per the candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-12.

Campaign site

Jim Boyd

Republican · Incumbent

Biography

Jim Boyd works in insurance and investments and earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University in 1978, according to the Florida Senate's official biography page. He served in the Florida House from 2010 to 2018 and earlier on the Palmetto City Council and the North River Fire District board, per the same page, and the Florida Senate's Majority Leader is slated to become Senate president for the 2026-28 term, per the Observer. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida Senate District 20 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gerald Baldi and Jim Boyd. Candidate information follows official Manatee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida Senate District 20 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.