As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Felipe Sousa Lazaballet won Florida House District 42; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Jackson and Lazaballet 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.
Bonnie Jackson (Republican), Felipe Sousa Lazaballet (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 42. Not on the November ballot: Dr. Anna V. Eskamani, the sitting member per the 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.
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Bonnie Jackson is an attorney and business owner with more than 30 years in Central Florida who began her legal career as a prosecutor before moving into private practice, according to her campaign. She co-founded Jackson Law International and is a Republican candidate for Florida House District 42.
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Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet is executive director of the Hope CommUnity Center in Apopka and was an undocumented immigrant for 15 years before becoming a U.S. citizen in 2021, per Orlando Weekly. He holds a bachelor's degree from St. Thomas University and an associate degree from Miami Dade College, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Florida House District 42 in 2026?
As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Felipe Sousa Lazaballet won Florida House District 42; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were tracked for Florida House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bonnie Jackson and Felipe Sousa Lazaballet. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Florida House District 42 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 Florida House District 42 race?
As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Felipe Sousa Lazaballet won Florida House District 42; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Florida Politics, "Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet defeats Bonnie Jackson to succeed Anna Eskamani in HD 42", November 4, 2026. We do not call races.
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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