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St. Lucie County, Florida

Florida House District 85

3 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anthony Bonna, Amr Metwally and Wayne Richter. Candidate information follows official St. Lucie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Anthony Bonna (Republican), Amr Metwally (MGTOW Party), Wayne Richter (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 85. Not on the November ballot: Tobin Rogers "Toby" Overdorf, the sitting member per the roster. A qualified write-in line also prints in November without the candidate's name, per Hunter Stone's filing on the Florida Division of Elections' certified candidate list. 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.

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Anthony Bonna

Republican

Top priorities
  • Lower taxes and fees, and insurance reform
  • Support for law enforcement and public safety
  • Reduced government regulation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Anthony Bonna is the Republican candidate for Florida House District 85. He currently serves on the Port St. Lucie City Council, a seat he has held since 2021, and is a small business owner, according to Florida Politics and his campaign website.

Amr Metwally

MGTOW Party

Top priorities
  • Reducing the size and reach of federal agencies
  • Expanding domestic energy production

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Amr Metwally is the MGTOW Party candidate for Florida House District 85. He describes himself as a software engineer who has founded several web and media businesses and previously worked as an actor, according to his campaign website.

Wayne Richter

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Lowering property insurance and healthcare costs
  • Protecting the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon
  • Support for public schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Wayne Richter is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 85. He is an attorney with more than two decades of criminal defense experience who serves as vice president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, according to his campaign website.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 85 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anthony Bonna, Amr Metwally and Wayne Richter. Candidate information follows official St. Lucie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 85 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. Lucie County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Anthony Bonna, full profileAmr Metwally, full profileWayne Richter, full profileOfficial Florida election office