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Pinellas County, Florida

Florida House District 60

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Lindsay Polega-Quigley won Florida House District 60; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. See where Polega-Quigley and Rutland stand on schools and roads. Names follow official Pinellas 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

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.

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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 60
Lindsay Polega-Quigley won the race for Florida House District 60, Florida Politics reported.Florida Politics, “Lindsay Polega-Quigley denies GOP flip in open race for HD 60”, 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.

Lindsay Polega-Quigley

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

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

Lindsay Polega-Quigley is a Pinellas County attorney who has worked on behalf of families dealing with insurance companies, per her campaign site.

Melissa Rutland

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

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

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 60 in 2026?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Lindsay Polega-Quigley won Florida House District 60; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were 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. See where they stand on schools and roads.

When is the Florida House District 60 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 Pinellas County ballot?

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Who won the Florida House District 60 race?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Lindsay Polega-Quigley won Florida House District 60; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Florida Politics, "Lindsay Polega-Quigley denies GOP flip in open race for HD 60", November 4, 2026. We do not call races.

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Candidate roster from official Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on the November 3 ballot
Pinellas County Commissioner District 2 (At Large)Pinellas County Commissioner District 4Pinellas County Commissioner District 6See all 10 Pinellas County races
Candidate profiles
Lindsay Polega-Quigley, full profileMelissa Rutland, full profileOfficial Florida election office