Florida House District 60: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

Lindsay Polega-Quigley (Democratic), Melissa Rutland (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 60. Not on the November ballot: Lindsay Cross, 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.

Lindsay Polega-Quigley

Democratic

Biography

Lindsay Polega-Quigley is a Pinellas County attorney who has worked on behalf of families dealing with insurance companies, per her campaign site. She entered the open House District 60 race with the endorsement of outgoing Rep. Lindsay Cross, per Florida Politics.

Top Priorities

Standing up to insurance companies and utility monopolies
Ending pay-to-play influence in Tallahassee
Funding public schools and expanding affordable healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

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

Campaign site

Melissa Rutland

Republican

Biography

Melissa Rutland has worked nearly three decades in real estate development and investment in Pinellas County, beginning her career at Raymond James before founding her own firm. She served as the first woman chair of the St. Petersburg Development Review Commission. She is the Republican candidate for the open Florida House District 60 seat, left by Democratic Rep. Lindsay Cross, and faces Lindsay Polega-Quigley in November, per her campaign site and Florida Politics.

Top Priorities

Help for struggling families and smart infrastructure
Strengthening education
Clean water and a resilient coast

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 60 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 60 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lindsay Polega-Quigley and Melissa Rutland. Candidate information follows official Pinellas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 60 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 Pinellas 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.