Run for Office
If you are passionate about our community and the issues we face, consider running for office! In 2026, there are many important elections for city, county, and state offices related to Seminole County. If you are interested in running for office as a Democrat, please email the SemDems chair for more information.
Candidate Qualifying Dates
- Federal, State, Public Defender, Judicial Offices: April 20, 2026 (noon) to April 24, 2026 (noon)
- Governor, Cabinet, County and Special Districts: June 8, 2026 (noon) to June 12, 2026 (noon)
- Municipal (City) Offices: Contact the city clerk
Offices Up for Election in 2026
This listing includes incumbents eligible to run for office in 2026.
Federal
- U.S. Senator: Ashley Moody (R)
- U.S. Representative: District 7, Cory Mills (R)
State
- Governor: Open Seat
- Attorney General: James Uthmeier (R)
- Chief Financial Officer: Blaise Ingoglia (R)
- Commissioner of Agriculture: Wilton Simpson (R)
- Florida Senate, District 10: Jason Brodeur (R)
- Florida House, District 36: Rachel Plakon (R)
- Florida House, District 37: Susan Plasencia (R)
- Florida House, District 38: Open seat
- Florida House, District 39: Doug Bankson (R)
County
Seminole Circuit Court Judges
August Primary Election
Nonpartisan Elections
- Melanie Chase
- John Galluzzo
- Donna Goerner
- Mark Herr
- Susan Stacy
Seminole County Court
- Wayne Culver
- Sylvia Grunor
- Vacancy
County Commission
- District 2: Jay Zembower (R)
- District 4: Amy Lockhart (R)
School Board
August Primary Election
Nonpartisan elections
- District 1: Kristine Kraus
- District 2: Kelley Davis
- District 5: Autumn Garick
Soil and Water Conservation District
Nonpartisan elections
- Group 1: Jennifer Webb
- Group 3: Gabrielle Milch
Municipal
Nonpartisan elections | Contact city clerks for qualifying dates and processes
Altamonte Springs
- Mayor: Patricia Bates
- District 2: Mike Brunshceen
- District 4: Bob O’Malley
Casselberry
- Seat 1: Open Seat
- Seat 2: Nancy Davita
- Seat 3: Mark Busch
Lake Mary
- Mayor: David Mealor
- Seat 1: Jordan Smith
- Seat 3: Colleen Taylor
Longwood
- District 3: Matthew McMillan
- District 5: Brian Sackett
Oviedo
- Group 2: Keith Britton
- Group 3: Alan Ott
- Group 4: Jeff Boddiford
Sanford
August Primary Election
- Mayor: Art Woodruff
- District 1: Sheena Britton
- District 2: Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Winter Springs
- Mayor: Kevin McCann
- District 2: Victoria Bruce
- District 4: Cade Resnick