Monroe County, Florida

Islamorada Village Council, Seat 2

As of November 4, 2026, the Keys News (Florida Keys Free Press) reported that Steve Friedman won Islamorada Village Council, Seat 2; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Friedman and Gillis were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Monroe County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Florida certifies the general election by November 17, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: floridaelectionwatch.gov.

About this race

This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: incumbent Steve Friedman and Deb Gillis meet on the November 3 general ballot, per the Village of Islamorada's official 2026 municipal election page.

What this office does

City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. The sitting officeholder, Steve Friedman, is on the ballot.

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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Islamorada Village Council, Seat 2

Steve Friedman won the race for Islamorada Village Council, Seat 2, the Keys News (Florida Keys Free Press) reported.Keys News (Florida Keys Free Press), “Friedman defeats Gillis; Miller elected in Islamorada council race”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

Reports are checked daily until Florida certifies on November 17; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

Steve Friedman

NonpartisanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Keep local government efficient and fiscally responsible
Protect local waters from pollution and overdevelopment

Biography

Friedman is a full-time backcountry fishing guide in the Florida Keys with more than 25 years of experience and a current member of the Islamorada Village Council, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree from Drake University and a master's degree from the University of New Mexico, both in Latin American studies, per the campaign site. He is a former commodore of the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association and serves on the boards of Florida Keys Last Stand and the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund, per the campaign site.

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Deb Gillis

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

From other published sources

Address affordable housing issues in the Village, per Keys Weekly candidate forum coverage
Streamline government processes to reduce expenses, per Keys Weekly candidate forum coverage
Complete the comprehensive plan and land development regulations, per Keys Weekly candidate forum coverage

Biography

Deb Gillis owns and runs the Key Lantern Inn and Blue Fin Inn in Islamorada and is a former village mayor who has previously served nine years on the council, per local coverage. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Islamorada Village Council, Seat 2 in 2026?

As of November 4, 2026, the Keys News (Florida Keys Free Press) reported that Steve Friedman won Islamorada Village Council, Seat 2; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were tracked for Islamorada Village Council, Seat 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Friedman and Deb Gillis. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Islamorada Village Council, Seat 2 election in Florida?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Florida certifies the general election by November 17, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: https://floridaelectionwatch.gov/. Voting rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Who won the Islamorada Village Council, Seat 2 race?

As of November 4, 2026, the Keys News (Florida Keys Free Press) reported that Steve Friedman won Islamorada Village Council, Seat 2; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Keys News (Florida Keys Free Press), "Friedman defeats Gillis; Miller elected in Islamorada council race", November 4, 2026. We do not call races.

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Candidate roster from official Monroe County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on the November 3 ballot

Islamorada Village Council, Seat 4 Key Colony Beach City Commission (two seats)Florida Senate District 40 See all 8 Monroe County races

Candidate profiles

Steve Friedman, full profile Deb Gillis, full profile Official Florida election office