Monroe County, Florida

Key West City Commission, District IV

As of November 4, 2026, the Keys News reported that Sarah Compton won Key West City Commission, District IV; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Compton and Garcia 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

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.

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.

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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Key West City Commission, District IV

Sarah Compton won the race for Key West City Commission, District IV with 52.33% to 47.67%, 6 of 6 precincts, the Keys News reported.Keys News, “Sarah Compton wins District IV city commission seat”, 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.

Sarah Compton

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

From the campaign site

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

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.

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Wayne Garcia

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

From other published sources

Clean up and revitalize Riviera Canal, per Keys Weekly
Repair and install sidewalks and address local flooding in District IV, per Keys Weekly
Ensure city employees, including fire and police, are paid a living wage, per Keys Weekly

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 was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Key West City Commission, District IV in 2026?

As of November 4, 2026, the Keys News reported that Sarah Compton won Key West City Commission, District IV; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were tracked for Key West City Commission, District IV in the 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 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 Key West City Commission, District IV race?

As of November 4, 2026, the Keys News reported that Sarah Compton won Key West City Commission, District IV; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Keys News, "Sarah Compton wins District IV city commission seat", 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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Candidate profiles

Sarah Compton, full profile Wayne Garcia, full profile Official Florida election office