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Brevard County, Florida

Florida House District 32

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Juan J. Hinojosa and Brian Hodgers. Candidate information follows official Brevard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Juan J. Hinojosa (Democratic), Brian Hodgers (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 32; Brian Hodgers is the sitting member, per the Florida House of Representatives' official roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the August 18 primary or advanced unopposed; minor-party and no-party-affiliation candidates qualify directly for the November ballot. The field is the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Brian Hodgers, is on the ballot.

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Juan J. Hinojosa

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Car and home insurance reform
  • Medicaid expansion and healthcare decision-making autonomy
  • Consumer rights and voting access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Juan J. Hinojosa retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel in December 2012 after three combat tours and now works as a security officer for Northrop Grumman in Melbourne. He is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 32 in Brevard County, according to his campaign site.

Brian Hodgers

Brian Hodgers

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Brian Hodgers is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 32, elected in a 2025 special election, according to the Florida House of Representatives. His professional background is in insurance and real estate. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 32 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Juan J. Hinojosa and Brian Hodgers. Candidate information follows official Brevard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 32 election in Florida?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Brevard County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Brevard County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Juan J. Hinojosa, full profileBrian Hodgers, full profileOfficial Florida election office