Orange County, Florida

Florida House District 40

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Ra'Shon Young won Florida House District 40; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Le and Young were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 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

Tuan Le (Republican), Ra'Shon Young (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 40; Ra'Shon Young 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, Ra'Shon Young, is on the ballot.

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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

This report is cited to the outlet that published it. We do not call races. Official running count: Florida official results.

Florida House District 40

Ra'Shon Young won the race for Florida House District 40 with about 75% of the vote, Florida Politics reported.Florida Politics, “RaShon Young coasts to re-election in HD 40”, 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.

Tuan Le

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Small business tax credits
Affordable housing for seniors
Career-focused education

Biography

Tuan Le is an Apopka entrepreneur with a background as an aerospace engineer, a water and wastewater engineer, and an IT and cybersecurity analyst, with businesses in real estate, hospitality and technology, according to the Winter Garden Vox. He is the Republican candidate for Florida House District 40, having been designated by the Republican State Executive Committee to fill the party's nomination.

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Ra'Shon Young

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Lower costs for working families
Make housing affordable and accessible
Fix Florida's property insurance crisis

Biography

RaShon Young is a graduate of Bethune-Cookman University who worked in higher education, started several businesses and worked in government auditing for the City of Titusville, per the campaign site. The site says Young served three years as chief of staff to a state representative, is political action committee chair of the Orange County NAACP branch and serves on the board of 26Health, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 40 in 2026?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Ra'Shon Young won Florida House District 40; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were tracked for Florida House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tuan Le and Ra'Shon Young. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 40 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?

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Who won the Florida House District 40 race?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Ra'Shon Young won Florida House District 40; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Florida Politics, "RaShon Young coasts to re-election in HD 40", November 4, 2026. 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

Tuan Le, full profile Ra'Shon Young, full profile Official Florida election office