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Primary ElectionAug. 18, 2026
Election DayNov. 3, 2026
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U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 28th Congressional District - FL-28
Federal
Carlos A. Gimenez · Republican▾
Carlos A. Gimenez is an American politician and retired firefighter serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 28th congressional district since 2023. A Republican, he previously served as mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020 and as a Miami-Dade County Commissioner.
Priorities: Repealing the Affordable Care Act · Immigration Enforcement · LGBT Rights
Ana Maria Rodriguez is a Republican state legislator serving Florida State Senate District 40. A working mother, she advocates for South Floridians, focusing on improving quality of life, strengthening the economy through low taxes, supporting education with school choice, and making healthcare more affordable.
Priorities: Education Funding and School Choice · Strengthening Economy and Job Market · Affordable Healthcare and Lower Drug Costs
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Michelle Coldiron▾
Michelle Coldiron serves as Monroe County Commissioner for District 2, representing areas from Key West to Key Largo. A longtime Marathon resident and local business owner with a background in healthcare, she previously served as Mayor of Marathon.
Priorities: Protect property owners' rights. · Enhance fragile ecosystem (e.g., canal restoration projects). · Support responsible economic expansion to keep Monroe ideal for families, businesses, retirees, and visitors.
Phillip L. Goodman, a native North Carolinian, has resided in the Florida Keys since 1999. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina, having spent over 40 years in the global chemical industry. Goodman has served as the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District 2 Commissioner since 2011 and as Board Chair since 2016.
Priorities: Preventing mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and Zika · Protecting Florida's public health and tourism economy from mosquito threats · Implementing effective vector control measures
Don Horton is a longtime Islamorada resident who arrived in the Florida Keys from Texas almost 50 years ago. He currently serves as Vice Mayor and Council Member for Seat 4, bringing a professional background that includes roles as a Senior Inspector, Building Official, Director of Code Enforcement, and business owner.
Key West City Commission - District 2
City
Samuel Kaufman▾
Samuel Kaufman is a Key West resident since 1999, serving as City Commissioner for District 2 since 2015 and Vice-Mayor from 2018-2024. He is a local attorney with experience as an Assistant Public Defender and is involved in various community organizations, including the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition.
Danise "DeeDee" Henriquez is the incumbent Mayor of Key West, FL, and is a candidate for the Office of Mayor of Key West. She recently released her first State of the City address.
Circuit Court Judge - Circuit 16, Seat 1
Local
Mark Jones▾
Mark Jones is the incumbent Circuit Court Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit (Monroe County, FL), Seat 1, serving since January 1997. He holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College and a J.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and previously worked in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps and as an Assistant Public Defender. Judge Jones has announced his retirement at the end of December 2026 and is not seeking re-election
Priorities: Focus on Adult Drug Court, aiding individuals with substance abuse recovery and exit from the criminal justice system. · Emphasizing extensive judicial experience across all circuit divisions. · Demonstrating leadership as Chief Judge and through administrative roles, alongside a commitment to judicial professionalism.
Florida House of Representatives - District 117 - FL-117
State
Kevin Chambliss · Democratic▾
Kevin Chambliss is a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 117. He assumed office on November 3, 2020, and his current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026. Chambliss earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Jackson State University.
Mary Hoover is a candidate for Key West Commissioner District 5. She is an active fundraiser for local non-profits and founded Girls Night Out, a networking group for over 2000 women in the Keys. Hoover is also a suicide awareness advocate, having organized Out of the Darkness walks and provided SafeTALK training.
Priorities: Comprehensive affordable housing · Diversifying island economy · Adapting to sea level rise
John Dick is a Monroe County School Board member for District 4, having won his fourth term in 2018. A fifth-generation Florida Keys resident, he is an alumnus of Monroe County schools and Florida State University, and has over 25 years of business experience. He remains involved in the community as a parent, grandparent, and philanthropist.
Priorities: Ensuring every student and teacher has access to the resources and support needed to succeed · Working to improve the overall district grade · Improving the graduation rate
Sue Woltanski is the current Monroe County School Board District 5 representative, first elected in 2018. A retired pediatrician and mother of two, she advocates for high-quality public education and has been recognized statewide for her leadership. Woltanski focuses on ensuring all children in the Florida Keys have access to strong public schools.
Priorities: Ensuring high-quality public education and academic excellence across the district · Supporting the 'Whole Child' through expanded mental health services and student engagement · Advocating for teacher pay increases and affordable workforce housing for educators
Steve Wells is the current incumbent for Seat B on the Utility Board of the City of Key West, serving since 2015 and holding the position of Chair. A Key West native, he is a retired Shift Commander from the City of Key West Fire Department and a graduate of Key West High School. He also serves on the board of Southernmost Federal Credit Union.
Monroe County School Board - District 1
County
Darren Horan▾
Darren Horan is a Key West attorney. He currently serves on the Monroe County School Board representing District 1, having assumed office in 2022 with his term set to conclude in 2026.
Robert Barrios is the Vice Chair of the Utility Board of Key West, serving Seat D, which represents voters outside Key West city limits. Born and raised in Key West, he worked for Keys Energy Services for 28 years in various roles and currently serves as Vice President for KW Resort Utilities Corp. He was first elected to Seat D in 2018.
Deborah Gillis is a Liberal candidate for Halton, a non-profit executive, and a Senior Vice President at Catalyst, a leading advocacy group for the advancement of women in the workplace. She has a 20-year background advising on human capital and policy issues, including leadership roles with the Governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Steve Friedman is a backcountry fishing guide and small business owner who has lived in Islamorada for 25 years with his wife and two children. He holds a BA from Drake University and a Master's from the University of New Mexico. Friedman has been involved in clean water advocacy, helping form Florida Bay Forever and serving on the Islamorada Near Shore Water Regulation Committee.
Priorities: Protecting local waters from pollution and overdevelopment · Ensuring efficient and fiscally responsible local government · Providing quality public services
Robby Majeska is a current Commissioner on the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District (KLWTD) Board in Monroe County, FL, with his term expiring in November 2026. A Key Largo business owner with over 30 years of office management experience, he previously served on the KLWTD Board for 10 years starting around 2008.
Priorities: Utilize business expertise to oversee expenses, reduce costs, and ensure efficient wastewater utility operations. · Maintain customer rate reductions and support for qualified seniors and veterans. · Protect the Keys environment and provide continuity with District history and staff knowledge.
Tim Maloney serves as Vice Chairman of the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District (KLWTD) Board of Commissioners, a position he has held since June 2021 and was re-elected to in 2022. A Key Largo native, he brings 33 years of experience from Publix Supermarkets, where he gained expertise in customer service, human resources, finance, and budgeting. Maloney has also contributed to community service through his involv
Priorities: Leverage experience in customer service, human resources, finance, and budgeting for organizational growth and resident representation. · Provide continuity on district issues, staff, and projects. · Focus on high customer service at the lowest cost, including protecting the Keys' environment and achieving rate reductions.
Sue Heim is a lifelong Key Largo resident, born and raised locally, who graduated from Coral Shores High School. She brings over 30 years of professional experience in various fields, including insurance, office management, and finance, having previously retired as a Publix district manager. Heim currently serves as a Board Member and Secretary/Treasurer for the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District.
Priorities: Leverage familiarity with Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District (KLWTD) issues, history, and staff for continuity and project advancement. · Transition the district from construction to an efficient utility, ensuring high customer service at the lowest cost. · Implement strict budgetary controls and technology to enable rate reductions and protect the Keys' environment.
Mark Wilson currently serves as a Monroe County Court Judge, a position he was appointed to in 2017 by Gov. Rick Scott and has held since. He handles a significant portion of criminal cases in the lower Florida Keys and has prior experience as an assistant state attorney and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. Wilson is running for Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Judge, Group 1.
Priorities: Continuing judicial service · Professionalism and steady leadership · Public confidence in the justice system
Luis M. Garcia is a retired Florida Circuit Court Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit (Monroe County), Seat 3, appointed in 2000 by Governor Jeb Bush. He served over 24 years, presiding over various legal areas and was twice elected Chief Judge. Post-retirement, Garcia works as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit and Family Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator.
Michael Jenkins is the incumbent candidate for Key Largo Fire and EMS District Board Seat 5. He has lived in the Florida Keys for 34 years, with 20 years in Key Largo. Jenkins has over 27 years of experience as a volunteer firefighter, holding various leadership roles, and over 30 years in fire rescue, including as a firefighter/paramedic for Monroe County Fire Rescue.
Priorities: Commitment to fire and EMS service · Specific priorities not detailed in research notes · Specific priorities not detailed in research notes
Bonnie J. Helms is an incumbent Circuit Judge in Florida's 16th Judicial Circuit, Monroe County, where she has served since 2015. She was elected Chief Judge in July 2021 and presides over Family, Dependency, and Juvenile Courts. Judge Helms, who earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, also leads the Family Treatment Court and Juvenile Drug Court and was recognized with the Florida Supr
Priorities: Community service in the Florida Keys through the judiciary · Expanding pro bono legal services for low-income residents · Leading specialized courts such as Family Treatment Court and Juvenile Drug Court
Key Colony Beach City Commission
City
Beth Ramsay-Vickrey▾
Beth Ramsay-Vickrey is a long-time Monroe County resident, born and raised in Marathon, with over 16 years of experience in Monroe County government and politics. She was appointed to the Key Colony Beach City Commission, a position she later resigned from due to an impending move to Marathon.
Priorities: ensuring the successful completion of Key Colony's city hall · protecting the city's unique sense of community · ensuring that Key Colony stays the "wonderful gem it is"
John DeNeale is an incumbent Key Colony Beach City Commission secretary-treasurer seeking re-election. He previously served as mayor and faced a FEMA fraud investigation related to post-Hurricane Irma actions.
Mona C. Clark is the incumbent candidate for Key West Utility Board Seat A, having served since 2004. She was the first elected female board member and the first elected by all KEYS service area voters, later becoming the first female and African American Utility Board Chair from 2020-2022. A retired educator and administrator with 35 years in the Monroe County School District, Clark holds a master's in educational l
Priorities: Hardening infrastructure, reliability, and maintaining a qualified workforce · Ensuring safe, sustainable, and reliable power with fair rates · Implementing an outreach program for customers and employees on enhanced conservation and recycling
Florida House of Representatives - District 120 - FL-120
State
James "Jim" Vernon Mooney Jr. · Republican▾
James "Jim" Vernon Mooney Jr. is a Republican State Representative for Florida House District 120, first elected in 2020. He currently serves in the Florida House of Representatives (2024-2026 term) and holds leadership positions as Vice Chair of the State Affairs Committee and the Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee.
Joseph "Buddy" B. Pinder III is the incumbent Mayor of Islamorada, Village of Islands, seeking re-election to Village Council Seat 1 in 2024. A sixth-generation Islamorada resident, he has been active in community preservation efforts, including serving on the Coral Restoration Foundation and Matecumbe Historical Trust boards. He previously owned an excavating company and has participated in international missions.
Priorities: View that village staff is 'way too large' amid budget concerns · Not specified in research notes · Not specified in research notes
Kenny Edge was elected to the Key Largo Fire and EMS District Board in 2020 and is seeking re-election to Seat 3. He has lived in Key Largo for 48 years and retired from the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority after 32 years of service. Edge has also volunteered with the Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps for 28 years as an EMT and driver.
Priorities: Ensure fiscal responsibility · Provide excellent 911 services · Support the departments' volunteers and employees
Lissette Cuervo Carey is a lifelong Key West resident who won the nonpartisan District 4 City Commission seat in a tight 2022 election, succeeding incumbent Greg Davila. In 2022, at age 42, she served as administration coordinator at the Key West Housing Authority.
Priorities: Dredging the Riviera Canal to remove muck and garbage for better water quality · Addressing flooding and storm drainage by exploring new technology · Beautifying green spaces and medians, and addressing overflow parking and sidewalks
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Carlos A. Gimenez is an American politician and retired firefighter serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 28th congressional district since 2023. A Republican, he previously served as mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020 and as a Miami-Dade County Commissioner.Priorities: Repealing the Affordable Care Act · Immigration Enforcement · LGBT RightsCampaign site →
