Pinellas County, Florida

Florida Senate District 18

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Nick DiCeglie won Florida Senate District 18; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. DiCeglie and Kemp were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 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

Nick DiCeglie (Republican), Karla Kemp (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida Senate District 18; Nick DiCeglie is the sitting member, per the Florida Senate' official 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Nick DiCeglie, is on the ballot.

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The Elections Canvassing Commission certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Florida Senate District 18

Nick DiCeglie won the race for Florida Senate District 18, Florida Politics reported.Florida Politics, “Nick DiCeglie secures tighter-than-usual victory over Karla Kemp”, 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.

Nick DiCeglie

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Sponsored a commuter toll rebate program and a bill to eliminate documentary stamp taxes for first-time homebuyers
Supported the My Safe Florida Home program that provides storm-proofing grants aimed at lowering insurance premiums
Sponsored legislation to modernize hurricane disaster planning and coordination between state and local agencies

Biography

Nick DiCeglie is the Republican state senator for Florida Senate District 18, representing Pinellas County, per his campaign site. He was elected to the Florida House in 2018 and to the Senate in 2022, and serves as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, per his campaign site. DiCeglie is also President and CEO of Hope Villages of America, an organization addressing hunger, homelessness and domestic abuse, per his campaign site.

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Karla Kemp

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Directing taxpayer dollars to those who contribute rather than large corporations
Preserving local governments' authority over development decisions
Funding education, healthcare, homelessness services, veterans' needs and affordable housing

Biography

Kemp is a licensed insurance agent, mortgage broker and sustainability consultant, and has also worked as a paramedic/firefighter, medical librarian and legislative environmental advisor, per the campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree from Eckerd College in political science and business management and a master's degree from the University of South Florida in global sustainability, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida Senate District 18 in 2026?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Nick DiCeglie won Florida Senate District 18; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were tracked for Florida Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nick DiCeglie and Karla Kemp. Candidate information follows official Pinellas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida Senate District 18 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 Senate District 18 race?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Nick DiCeglie won Florida Senate District 18; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Florida Politics, "Nick DiCeglie secures tighter-than-usual victory over Karla Kemp", November 4, 2026. We do not call races.

Verify this race

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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Candidate profiles

Nick DiCeglie, full profile Karla Kemp, full profile Official Florida election office