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Sumter County, Florida

Florida House District 52

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Pamala Kaye Bivins and Samantha Scott. Candidate information follows official Sumter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Pamala Kaye Bivins (Democratic), Samantha Scott (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 52; Samantha Scott 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, Samantha Scott, is on the ballot.

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Pamala Kaye Bivins

Democratic

Biography

Pamala Kaye Bivins is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 52. She serves as a Wildwood city commissioner and has a background in local government and community service, according to Florida Politics.

Samantha Scott

Samantha Scott

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Samantha Scott is the sitting Florida House member for District 52, per the Florida House member directory. She previously served as Executive Director of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce and works as a real estate professional and as marketing manager for her family's plumbing business, per her campaign site. She serves on the Lake-Sumter State College Board of Trustees by gubernatorial appointment and chairs the Sumter County Republican Executive Committee, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 52 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Pamala Kaye Bivins and Samantha Scott. Candidate information follows official Sumter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 52 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 Sumter County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Sumter County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Pamala Kaye Bivins, full profileSamantha Scott, full profileOfficial Florida election office