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Biography
Kim Kendall's occupation is listed as former FAA Air Traffic Controller, per her official Florida House biography. She earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University and completed FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist training in 1990, per the same biography. Born in Arlington, Virginia, she relocated to Florida in 1976, resides in St. Augustine, and was elected to the House in 2024; she is running for reelection to District 18 as the Republican candidate, per the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Biography
Art Stresing is a practicing attorney and public defender who earned his undergraduate degree at the University at Buffalo and his law degree at Florida Coastal School of Law, per his campaign site. He is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 18.
iAbout this race
Kim Kendall (Republican), Art Stresing (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 18; Kim Kendall 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.
iWhat 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, Kim Kendall, is on the ballot.
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Florida House District 20, St. Johns County School Board District 4, City of St. Augustine Commission Seat 5
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Questions about this race
Who is running for Florida House District 18 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim Kendall and Art Stresing. Candidate information follows official St Johns County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Florida House District 18 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 St. Johns 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.
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