Seminole County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

One qualified candidate per party, so there is no August primary; both advance directly to the November 3, 2026 general election. Candidates are from the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

• Amy Lockhart · RepublicanIncumbent▾

  Amy Lockhart is a sitting Seminole County commissioner seeking re-election, per local election reporting. She is a qualified Republican candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

  Raised $73,490 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
• Charline L. Santos · Democratic▾

  Charline L. Santos is a qualified Democratic candidate for Seminole County Commissioner District 4 on Seminole County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

  Raised $16,372 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Nonpartisan county-wide race on the August 18, 2026 ballot; with two candidates, the majority winner is elected. Candidates are from the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

• Sylvia GrunorIncumbent▾

  Sylvia Grunor is a sitting Seminole County judge seeking to keep the seat, per her campaign materials and local election reporting. She is a qualified candidate on the August 18, 2026 nonpartisan ballot.

  Raised $69,740 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

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• Nathan Skop▾

  Nathan Skop is a qualified candidate for Seminole County Court Judge, Group 3, on the August 18, 2026 nonpartisan ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

  Priorities: Fair and equal justice for all · Upholding the law and Constitution

  Raised $83,061 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

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Nonpartisan county-wide race on the August 18, 2026 ballot; a majority wins outright, otherwise the top two meet November 3. Candidates are from the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

• Alena Chaban▾

  Alena Chaban is a qualified candidate for Seminole County Court Judge, Group 6 on Seminole County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

  Priorities: Calm, committed, consistent on the bench · The same prepared, dignified, fair process for every person

  Raised $21,650 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

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• Wayne Culver▾

  Wayne Culver is a qualified candidate for Seminole County Court Judge, Group 6 on Seminole County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

  Priorities: Uphold the law with common sense and integrity · Equal justice and a fair day in court for all

  Raised $70,495 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

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• Erik Swenk▾

  Erik Swenk is a qualified candidate for Seminole County Court Judge, Group 6 on Seminole County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

  Priorities: Fairness, compassion, and integrity in the courts · Access to the court with law applied fairly to all

  Raised $66,875 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

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Nonpartisan race on the August 18, 2026 ballot; with two candidates, the majority winner is elected. Candidates are from the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

• Kristine KrausIncumbent▾

  Kristine Kraus is the incumbent District 1 school board member, per local election reporting. She is a qualified candidate on the August 18, 2026 nonpartisan ballot.

  Priorities: Safe schools with expanded student mental health services · Transparency and parent partnership · Career pathways and workforce readiness

  Raised $77,067 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

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• Antonio Pizza▾

  Antonio Pizza is a recent Seminole County Public Schools graduate and current UCF student, per local election reporting. He is a qualified candidate on the August 18, 2026 nonpartisan ballot.

  Priorities: Return students to in-person learning · Phase out Seminole County Virtual School · Distraction-free education with phones stored away

  Raised $5,609 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

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Open seat (the incumbent is not seeking re-election, per local election reporting). Nonpartisan race on the August 18, 2026 ballot; with two candidates, the majority winner is elected. Candidates are from the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

• Joshua Memminger▾

  Joshua Memminger is a Sanford police sergeant and school resource officer, per local election reporting. He is a qualified candidate on the August 18, 2026 nonpartisan ballot.

  Priorities: Safe schools with clear discipline standards · Raise reading and math proficiency and expand STEAM · Empowered educators and parent engagement

  Raised $13,631 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

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• Holton Mills▾

  Holton Mills chairs the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools, per local election reporting. He is a qualified candidate on the August 18, 2026 nonpartisan ballot.

  Raised $19,299 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Nonpartisan race on the August 18, 2026 ballot; with two candidates, the majority winner is elected. Candidates are from the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

• Autumn GarickIncumbent▾

  Autumn Garick is the incumbent District 5 school board member, per local election reporting. She is a qualified candidate on the August 18, 2026 nonpartisan ballot.

  Priorities: Champion Seminole County Public Schools · Teamwork of teachers, parents and staff so every student reaches their fullest potential

  Raised $31,484 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

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• Brian Newsome▾

  Brian Newsome works in chemical manufacturing, per local election reporting. He is a qualified candidate on the August 18, 2026 nonpartisan ballot.

  Priorities: Practical, common-sense policies prioritizing students and families · Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and parents

  Raised $7,368 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

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• Kyle Stewart▾

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• Victoria Bruce▾

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• Cade Resnick▾

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• Ronald Lee Bojilov▾

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• Robin G. Dehlinger▾

  

  Robin G. Dehlinger retired from Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) in 2022 after 34 years, having served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent. She holds a bachelor's, master's, and doctorate, and her family has resided in Seminole County since 1976, with children and grandchildren attending SCPS schools.

  Priorities: Maintain SCPS high-ranking status via innovative opportunities and expanded trade programs for college/career-ready graduates. · Build positive parent/community relationships through open, transparent communication and collaborative decision-making focused on student interests. · Support staff, students, parents, and community for continued SCPS success; advocate open engagement and program innovation amid Florida challenges.

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• Jesse Phillips▾

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• Kevin McCann▾

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• Joel Cooper▾

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• Alan Ott▾

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• Jay Zembower · Republican▾

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• Nakicha Dunn · Democrat▾

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• Jeff Boddiford▾

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• Keith Britton▾

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