Seminole County Democratic Party

Run for Office

If you are passionate about our community and the issues we face, you should run for office! This web page shows city offices up for election in 2026, along with key dates for filing. If you are interested in running for office as a Democrat, please email the SemDems chair.


Municipal

Nonpartisan elections | Contact city clerks for details

Elections take place during the November General Election unless otherwise noted

This listing shows current office holders.

Altamonte Springs

Qualifying week: August 24-31, 2026

  • Mayor: Patricia Bates
  • District 2: Mike Brunsheen
  • District 4: Bob O’Malley

Casselberry

Qualifying week: August 17-21, 2026

  • Seat 1: Open Seat
  • Seat 2: Nancy Davita
  • Seat 3: Mark Busch

Lake Mary

Qualifying week: August 24-28, 2026

  • Mayor: David Mealor
  • Seat 1: Jordan Smith
  • Seat 3: Colleen Taylor

Longwood

Qualifying week: August 17-21, 2026

  • District 3: Matthew McMillan
  • District 5: Brian Sackett
Oviedo

Qualifying week: August 3-7, 2026

  • Group 2: Keith Britton
  • Group 3: Alan Ott
  • Group 4: Jeff Boddiford

Sanford

Election held in August 

Qualifying week: May 18-26, 2026

  • Mayor: Art Woodruff
  • District 1: Sheena Britton
  • District 2: Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.

Winter Springs

Qualifying week: August 24-28, 2026

  • Mayor: Kevin McCann
  • District 2: Victoria Bruce
  • District 4: Cade Resnick

Source: Seminole County Supervisor of Elections website, FL Division of elections, and city clerk websites for city election qualifying dates.