Florida House District 36: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

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.

Darryl Block

Democratic

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. He has been designated a 2026 Gun Sense Candidate by Moms Demand Action.

Top Priorities

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

Per the campaign site.

Per the candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-12.

Campaign site

Rachel Plakon

Republican · Incumbent

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.

Top Priorities

Tax cuts and inflation relief for seniors and families
Job growth through a business-friendly environment
Increasing teacher pay

Per the campaign site.

Per the candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-12.

Campaign site

Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 36 in 2026?

2 candidates are 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 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 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.