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Orange County, Florida

Florida House District 39

See where Bankson and Fox stand on housing and health care. Names follow official Orange 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

Doug Bankson (Republican), Jarod Fox (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 39; Doug Bankson is the sitting member, per the Florida House of Representatives' 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Doug Bankson, is on the ballot.

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Who won? The official answer comes November 17.

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The county reviews mail ballots, provisional ballots and any recount, then sends official totals to the state.
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Next · Nov 17
Florida makes it official
The Elections Canvassing Commission certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Florida House District 39
No report found yet

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Doug Bankson

Doug Bankson

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Combating inflation with lower taxes and a balanced budget
  • Attainable housing and lower insurance costs
  • Environmental protection, including Florida's springs
Biography

Doug Bankson is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 39, according to the Florida House of Representatives. He is a senior pastor and former Apopka vice mayor and city commissioner who founded a K-12 private school, according to his campaign website.

Jarod Fox

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Making healthcare more affordable and accessible
  • Strengthening public school funding and supporting teachers
  • Investing in workers and small businesses in Central Florida
Biography

Jarod Fox is an Orlando Health infectious disease physician and the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 39, covering parts of Orange and Seminole counties. He is the parent of three public school children.

Next on the ballotFlorida House District 40

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 39 in 2026?

2 candidates were tracked for Florida House District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Doug Bankson and Jarod Fox. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and health care.

When is the Florida House District 39 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.

How do I see my exact Orange 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.

Who won the Florida House District 39 race?

Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Florida certifies on November 17. We do not call races.

Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles
Doug Bankson, full profileJarod Fox, full profileOfficial Florida election office