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August 18 primary result: Sarah Compton (42.5 percent) and Wayne Garcia (33.7 percent) advanced to the November 3 ballot over Juan Llera (23.8 percent), per the official results. August 18 result: no candidate topped 50 percent for this open seat vacated by Lissette Carey; Sarah Compton (42.52 percent) and Wayne Garcia (33.67 percent) advance to a November 3 runoff, per the Supervisor of Elections' official results, after Juan Llera (23.81 percent) was eliminated.
Biography
Sarah Compton is a Key West small business owner running for the District IV city commission seat, per her campaign site. She describes her campaign around a philosophy she calls "One Human Family," emphasizing transparency and community-first governance, per the same site.
Top Priorities
- Support economic development where businesses, families and workers thrive together
- Ensure inclusive governance so every resident has a voice
- Bring collaborative problem-solving among residents, workers and local businesses
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Wayne Garcia is a building contractor of more than 40 years and a fourth-generation Key Wester who has lived in District IV for more than 35 years, per Keys Weekly. He serves on the City of Key West Planning Board and is vice president of the Old Island Restoration Foundation, per the same report. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Top Priorities
- Clean up and revitalize Riviera Canal
- Repair and install sidewalks and address local flooding in District IV
- Ensure city employees, including fire and police, are paid a living wage
Per the Keys Weekly.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Key West City Commission, District IV in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Key West City Commission, District IV, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Sarah Compton and Wayne Garcia. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Key West City Commission, District IV 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 Monroe 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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