As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Jarod Fox won Florida House District 39; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. See where Bankson and Fox stand on housing and health care. 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Who is running for Florida House District 39 in 2026?
As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Jarod Fox won Florida House District 39; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were tracked for Florida House District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Doug Bankson and Jarod Fox. Candidate information follows official Seminole County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and health care.
When is the Florida House District 39 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.
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Who won the Florida House District 39 race?
As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Jarod Fox won Florida House District 39; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Florida Politics, "Jarod Fox flips HD 39 blue to beat Republican incumbent Doug Bankson", November 4, 2026. We do not call races.
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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