Florida Senate District 26: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

Rick Roth (Republican), David Silvers (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida Senate District 26. Not on the November ballot: Lori Berman, 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.

Rick Roth

Republican

Biography

Rick Roth previously served in the Florida House representing District 94 from 2022 to 2024, according to Florida Politics. He is the Republican candidate for Florida Senate District 26, covering southern Palm Beach County, and has largely self-funded his campaign. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

David Silvers

Democratic

Biography

David Silvers currently serves in the Florida House of Representatives and is running to succeed term-limited Sen. Lori Berman in Senate District 26, per his campaign site. He is a Project Lifesaver International ambassador supporting programs for people with cognitive conditions.

Top Priorities

Creating affordable housing options
Mental health reform and protections for children
Support for vulnerable populations, including those with cognitive conditions

Per the campaign site.

Per the candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-12.

Campaign site

Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida Senate District 26 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida Senate District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rick Roth and David Silvers. Candidate information follows official Palm Beach County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida Senate District 26 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 Palm Beach 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.