Seminole County, Florida

Florida House District 36

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Darryl Block won Florida House District 36; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Block and Plakon were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Seminole 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

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.

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, Rachel Plakon, is on the ballot.

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The county reviews mail ballots, provisional ballots and any recount, then sends official totals to the state.

Next · Nov 17

Florida makes it official

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

This report is cited to the outlet that published it. We do not call races. Official running count: Florida official results.

Florida House District 36

Darryl Block won the race for Florida House District 36, Florida Politics reported.Florida Politics, “Darryl Block ousts Rachel Plakon as Seminole County delivers another Republican defeat”, 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.

Darryl Block

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Investing in children's and family health
Supporting public education and school funding
Expanding access to affordable healthcare

Biography

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.

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Rachel Plakon

RepublicanIncumbent

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

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 36 in 2026?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Darryl Block won Florida House District 36; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were tracked for Florida House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darryl Block and Rachel Plakon. Candidate information follows official Seminole County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 36 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 Seminole 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.

Who won the Florida House District 36 race?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Darryl Block won Florida House District 36; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Florida Politics, "Darryl Block ousts Rachel Plakon as Seminole County delivers another Republican defeat", November 4, 2026. We do not call races.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Seminole County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Darryl Block, full profile Rachel Plakon, full profile Official Florida election office