Florida House District 55: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

Zach Funkhouser (Democratic), Walter Price (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 55. 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.

Zach Funkhouser

Democratic

Biography

Zach Funkhouser works as a K-8 Adapted Physical Education teacher in Pasco County and is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 55. He faces Republican fire captain Walter Price in the November general election, according to a Tampa Bay 28 candidate questionnaire. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

Walter Price

Republican

Biography

Walter Price is a Republican candidate for Florida House District 55 in Pasco County. He is a captain with Pasco County Fire Rescue who has served as a first responder for nearly a decade, according to Florida Phoenix. He is running for the open seat being vacated by Rep. Kevin Steele, who is running for state chief financial officer.

Top Priorities

Lowering the cost of living
Reducing property insurance costs
Backing law enforcement and first responders

Per the campaign site.

Per the candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-08.

Campaign site

Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 55 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Zach Funkhouser and Walter Price. Candidate information follows official Pasco County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 55 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 Pasco 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.