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The 2026 election season officially began June 12, with the end of the qualifying period for federal, state and county races. Candidates who qualified by the deadline now have until Aug. 18 for primary campaigns and Nov. 3 for the general election to make their case to voters. Those who qualified without opposition were automatically elected or reelected.
Check below for our ongoing coverage of Treasure Coast and Florida elections, along with a list of stories to learn more.
Meet the candidates in the 2026 Florida governor, Florida Cabinet elections
The candidates for governor and Florida Cabinet are set as the qualifying period ended at noon, June 12.
By 9 p.m., there were 28 qualified candidates for governor on the state’s website: Eleven Republicans, six Democrats, one Libertarian, six affiliated with no party, and four candidates who ask supporters to fill their names in the write-in slot.
Meet the candidates in the 2026 elections in Martin County, Florida
Fifty-five candidates qualified to run for 20 seats across Martin County. Winners of this year’s elections in Indiantown and Stuart will be decided Aug. 18. Voters in Sewall’s Point will go to the polls only in November. Elections in Jupiter Island and Ocean Breeze are scheduled for 2027.
Check here for a list of qualifying candidates in Martin County Florida.
Meet the candidates in the 2026 elections in Indian River County, Florida
The 2026 election season officially began June 12, with the end of the qualifying period for federal, state and Indian River County races.
Check here for a list of qualifying candidates.
Meet the candidates in the 2026 elections in St. Lucie County, Florida
St. Lucie County residents now know for sure who is running in upcoming elections, and forty two candidates qualified to run in 14 races in St. Lucie County.
Check here for a list of 2026 elections in St. Lucie County, and the candidates.
U.S., Florida House of Representative election candidates responded to our questionnaire: Here’s where they stand on the issues
Three candidates have qualified to run in the 2026 election for the Florida House of Representatives District 34 seat, 3 candidates have qualified to run for the District 85 seat and two are running for the District 84 seat.
Three candidates have qualified to run in the 2026 election for the U.S. House of Representatives District 21 seat in Martin and St. Lucie counties, as well as the northeastern part of Palm Beach County, and 8 have qualified for District 9, which stretches from Orlando, southwest to Yeehaw Junction and includes all of Indian River CountyClick below to see how the candidates responded to our questionnaire asking them what they hope to achieve in office.
Martin County commissioner candidates took our questionnaire. Here are their priorities
The District 2 race for Martin County Commission is one to watch, as former Stuart Mayor Christopher Collins faces former traffic engineer Susan O’Rourke and author, Realtor and chef Althea Wiley Stoudemire for the open seat.
Twenty-four-year incumbent Sarah Heard is facing two challengers in the race for the District 4 seat on the Martin County Commission: John Kazanjian, president of the Police Benevolent Association of Palm Beach County, and business owner John Dial.
Click below to see how the candidates responded to our questionnaire asking them what they hope to achieve in office.
St. Lucie County commissioner candidates took our questionnaire. Here’s how they answered
Republican St. Lucie County Commissioner for District 4 Jamie Fowler will face the winner of the Aug. 18 Democrat primary between Jean Eddy Leroy and Roger Messer; and independent Nicholas Burgos.
Incumbent District 2 St. Lucie County Commissioner Larry Leet will square off against challenger Rolin Dorsainvil in the Nov. 3 General Election.
Click below to see how the candidates responded to our questionnaire asking them what they hope to achieve in office.
Indian River County commissioner, other candidates took our questionnaire. Here’s where they stand on the issues
With no incumbent seeking reelection, four candidates are running for the Indian River County Commission District 2 seat. Two candidates, including one incumbent, are seeking the Indian River County Commission District 4 seat. Two candidates have qualified to run for the Indian River County Mosquito Control District Seat 2.
Click below to see how the candidates responded to our questionnaire asking them what they hope to achieve in office.
City candidates for Stuart, Florida, other Treasure Coast cities: How they responded to our questionnaire
Facing off for the Group I seat on the Stuart City Commission are two civic leaders: first-term incumbent Campbell Rich and Community Redevelopment Board member Will Laughlin.
Meanwhile, former Stuart Mayor Merritt Matheson is running to regain his Group III seat on the City Commission while facing challenger Derrick Ogden.
Click below to see how the candidates responded to our questionnaire asking them what they hope to achieve in office.
How St. Lucie County, Florida, school board election candidates responded to our questionnaire
Two candidates are competing for the St. Lucie County School Board District 1 seat in the upcoming Aug. 18 election, two are running for District 3, and three more are running in District 5. Click below to see how the candidates responded to our questionnaire asking them what they hope to achieve in office.
How Martin County, Florida, school board election candidates responded to our questionnaire
Twelve-year incumbent Christia Li Roberts is facing a former city clerk and a retired U.S. Army colonel for the District 1 seat on the Martin County School Board. Former Indiantown Village Council member Jacqueline Clarke is challenging incumbent Jen Russell for the District 3 seat. Former Martin County School Board member Anthony “Tony” Anderson wants his District 4 seat back, and is in a race against incumbent Amy Pritchett and Milly Blanco.Click below to see how the candidates responded to our questionnaire asking them what they hope to achieve in office.
How Indian River County, Florida, school board election candidates responded to our questionnaire
One incumbent faces one challenger for the Indian River County School Board District 2 seat. Incumbent Jacqueline Rosario is seeking reelection against political newcomer Tom Lange in the nonpartisan race that takes place during the Aug. 18 primary election.Click below to see how the candidates responded to our questionnaire asking them what they hope to achieve in office.
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This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Florida 2026 election guide for voters: Candidates, issues, more
Reporting by Hana Khalyleh, Colleen Wixon, Keith Burbank and Wicker Perlis, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Treasure Coast Newspapers
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By Hana Khalyleh, Colleen Wixon, Keith Burbank and Wicker Perlis, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida | USA TODAY Network
