Seminole County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Who is running for County Commissioner, County Court Judge, and Florida Senate and more, and where they stand on schools, health care and housing.
County offices
Commissioner District 4Amy Lockhart (R) · Charline L. Santos (D)
Amy Lockhart
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- keeping tax rates low
- ensuring law enforcement resources for community protection
- protecting waterways and parks
About Amy Lockhart
Amy Lockhart is the sitting Seminole County Commissioner and previously chaired the Seminole County School Board, per the campaign site. She has worked for the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners since 2004 and earlier ran her own marketing and sales consulting business, per the campaign site.
$73,490 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
Charline L. Santos
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Lower county-imposed costs for families and seniors
- Redevelopment over sprawl and defending the voter-approved rural boundary
- Infrastructure: transportation, clean water, stormwater and flood protection
About Charline L. Santos
Charline L. Santos works as a strategist for an advertising firm and previously worked as a realtor, per the Oviedo Community News. She has served as chair of the diversity committee for the Seminole County Democratic Party, per the Oviedo Community News. She is running for the Seminole County Commission District 4 seat, per her campaign site. Charline L. Santos appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Seminole County Commissioner District 4, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
$16,372 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: with one Republican and one Democrat there was no primary, and incumbent Amy Lockhart and Charline L. Santos meet on the November 3 general ballot.
Full race pageJudges
County Court Judge, Group 6Nonpartisan race · Alena Chaban · Wayne Culver
Alena Chaban and Wayne Culver are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Seminole County Court Judge, Group 6.
Alena Chaban
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Calm, committed, consistent on the bench
- The same prepared, dignified, fair process for every person
About Alena Chaban
Alena Chaban is an attorney who co-founded a Seminole County law firm in 2021, per her campaign site. Her practice covers family law, criminal defense, traffic law and estate planning, per the ClickOrlando 2026 Voter's Guide, with litigation focused on parental rights and custody disputes, and she volunteers as a Guardian ad Litem, per her campaign site. Alena Chaban appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Seminole County Court Judge, Group 6, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
$21,650 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
Wayne Culver
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Uphold the law with common sense and integrity
- Equal justice and a fair day in court for all
About Wayne Culver
Wayne Culver serves as Seminole County Court Judge, Division S Civil, having been elected in 2020, per the 18th Judicial Circuit's official biography. He previously worked as an Assistant State Attorney, in private practice, and as an Assistant Public Defender, all in the 18th Judicial Circuit, per the same source. He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Central Florida and a J.D. from Suffolk University School of Law, per the 18th Judicial Circuit. Wayne Culver appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Seminole County Court Judge, Group 6, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
$70,495 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
August 18 result: no candidate won a majority, so Alena Chaban (42.9 percent) and Wayne Culver (30.2 percent) advance to a November 3 runoff, per the Supervisor of Elections' unofficial results.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Seminole County is split across 4 Florida House districts.
Find your districts by addressFlorida House: 4 districtsDistricts 36, 37, 38, 39
Florida House District 36Darryl Block (D) · Rachel Plakon (R)
Darryl Block
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Investing in children's and family health
- Supporting public education and school funding
- Expanding access to affordable healthcare
About Darryl Block
Darryl Block is a Democratic candidate for Florida House District 36 in Seminole County. He is a social worker and professional mediator who works with the county's families, children, and veterans, and has a legal background representing employees in workplace discrimination cases, according to his campaign site.
Rachel Plakon
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Tax cuts and inflation relief for seniors and families
- Job growth through a business-friendly environment
- Increasing teacher pay
About Rachel Plakon
Rachel Plakon is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 36, first elected in 2022, according to her campaign website. She is a real estate entrepreneur who owns a real estate investment company and brokerage firm.
Darryl Block (Democratic), Rachel Plakon (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 36; Rachel Plakon is the sitting member, per the Florida House of Representatives' 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.
Full race pageFlorida House District 37Jane Aman (D) · Robert Prater (R)
Jane Aman
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Addressing the affordability crisis, per Florida Politics
- Expanding access to healthcare, per Florida Politics
- Funding public education, per Florida Politics
About Jane Aman
Jane Aman is a lifelong educator and community organizer with deep roots in Central Florida, per her campaign site. Her background includes classroom teaching, community advocacy and coaching, per her campaign site.
Robert Prater
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Improving neighborhood schools
- Addressing mortgage payments, property insurance costs and street safety
- Supporting parents, seniors, first responders, teachers and small-business owners
About Robert Prater
Robert Prater spent more than 20 years with Orange County Public Schools as a classroom teacher, Dean of Students and educational leader, according to his campaign site. A 38-year resident of the Seminole and Orange County area, he is running to succeed retiring Rep. Susan Plasencia, per Florida Politics.
Jane Aman (Democratic), Robert Prater (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 37. Not on the November ballot: Susan Plasencia, 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.
Full race pageFlorida House District 38Nik Dean (D) · Emily Duda Buckley (R)
Nik Dean
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Lowering everyday costs for groceries, gas, housing, healthcare and insurance, per Florida Democratic Party
- Raising wages for working families, per Florida Democratic Party
About Nik Dean
Nik Dean is a lawyer and a Central Floridian of more than 20 years, per the campaign site. The site says Dean studied philosophy and political science at Tufts University, earned a law degree from the University of Miami School of Law and volunteered at its Health Rights Clinic, per the campaign site.
Emily Duda Buckley
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Cost-of-living relief
- Property tax reduction
- Home insurance affordability
About Emily Duda Buckley
Emily Duda Buckley is a fifth-generation Central Floridian, an adoptive mother and licensed foster parent who has worked as a Guardian Ad Litem, according to her campaign. She has also worked on the Florida House Appropriations Committee staff and as Legislative Affairs Director for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, per the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and is a Republican candidate for the open Florida House District 38 seat.
Nik Dean (Democratic), Emily Duda Buckley (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 38. Not on the November ballot: David Smith, 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.
Full race pageFlorida House District 39Doug Bankson (R) · Jarod Fox (D)
Doug Bankson
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Combating inflation with lower taxes and a balanced budget
- Attainable housing and lower insurance costs
- Environmental protection, including Florida's springs
About Doug Bankson
Doug Bankson is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 39, according to the Florida House of Representatives. He is a senior pastor and former Apopka vice mayor and city commissioner who founded a K-12 private school, according to his campaign website.
Jarod Fox
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Making healthcare more affordable and accessible
- Strengthening public school funding and supporting teachers
- Investing in workers and small businesses in Central Florida
About Jarod Fox
Jarod Fox is an Orlando Health infectious disease physician and the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 39, covering parts of Orange and Seminole counties. He is the parent of three public school children.
Doug Bankson (Republican), Jarod Fox (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 39; Doug Bankson is the sitting member, per the Florida House of Representatives' 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.
Full race pageFlorida Senate District 10Jason Brodeur (R) · John Lowndes (D)
Jason Brodeur
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Supports lowering costs for families and small businesses
- Supports protecting springs and water resources
- Supports funding for local roads, schools and public safety
About Jason Brodeur
Jason Brodeur spent nearly 12 years at Procter and Gamble before founding a health care consulting business in Sanford, per his campaign site. He served on the City of Sanford Charter Review Board and the Seminole County Planning and Zoning Commission, and led the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce as President and CEO, per his campaign site. He holds two degrees from the University of Florida, per his campaign site.
John Lowndes
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Lowering costs for housing, healthcare, and utilities
- Property insurance reform to reduce premiums
- Redirecting funding to public education and raising teacher pay
About John Lowndes
John Lowndes is a Democratic candidate for Florida Senate District 10, covering Seminole County and part of Orange County. He is an attorney specializing in municipal, commercial, public interest, and healthcare law, and has served as Mayor of Maitland since 2021 after being elected to the Maitland City Council in 2013, according to his campaign site. He faces Republican Sen. Jason Brodeur in the general election, per Florida Politics.
Jason Brodeur (Republican), John Lowndes (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida Senate District 10; Jason Brodeur 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.
Full race pageAlready decided at the primary
Already decided at the primary4 seats settled at the 2026 primary; not on the November 3 ballot
These seats were settled at the 2026 primary and will not appear on the November 3 ballot. Full fields and profiles stay on each race page.
County Court Judge, Group 3: Sylvia Grunor won the seat.
DECIDED August 18: Sylvia Grunor won the countywide judicial race outright with 60.1 percent (40,937 votes) over Nathan Skop, per the Supervisor of Elections' unofficial results. This race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.
1 other ran; see the full raceSchool Board District 1: Kristine Kraus won the seat.
DECIDED August 18: Kristine Kraus won outright with 68 percent over Antonio Pizza, per the Supervisor of Elections' unofficial results. This race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.
1 other ran; see the full raceSchool Board District 2: Holton Mills won the seat.
DECIDED August 18: Holton Mills won with 50.97 percent (35,851 votes) over Joshua Memminger, a 1,370-vote margin above Florida's automatic-recount threshold, per the Supervisor of Elections' unofficial results. This race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.
1 other ran; see the full raceSchool Board District 5: Autumn Garick won the seat.
DECIDED August 18: Autumn Garick won outright with 63.8 percent over Brian Newsome, per the Supervisor of Elections' unofficial results. This race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.
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Who is on the ballot in Seminole County, Florida on November 3, 2026?
Seminole County sample ballot 2026: see where the commissioner, court judge and florida senate candidates stand on schools, health care and housing. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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Which Seminole County races were already decided at the primary?
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Candidate roster last updated Oct 15, 2026 from official election sources.