Jeff Bairstow
Republican
28.5-year veteran of the Ocala Police Department and business owner of 10 years; a native Marion Countian with eight generations of family roots, per his VOTE411 profile (which lists incumbency as 'No').
2026 priorities
- 'ROADS BEFORE ROOFTOPS' - require developers to pay their fair share through full impact fees, per VOTE411
- Prioritize core services and eliminate wasteful spending, per VOTE411
- Responsible growth that pays its own way with an infrastructure-first approach, per Ocala Gazette candidate Q&A
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-19.
Reported fundraising: $38,006 (county campaign-finance filings).
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