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Martin Hyde

No Party Affiliation · Florida · 2026

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Florida Senate District 22Florida · 2026Manatee County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Local representation independent of party and developer influence
  • Direct constituent engagement through town halls and meet-and-greets

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Martin Hyde is an independent candidate running to succeed Sen. Joe Gruters in Florida Senate District 22. A Sarasota resident of 27 years born in the United Kingdom, he brings nearly 40 years of business experience, per his campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 29, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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