Broward County, Florida

Florida House District 102

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 102 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael "Mike" Friend and Mery Lopez-Palma. Candidate information follows official Broward County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael "Mike" Friend (Democratic), Mery Lopez-Palma (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 102. Not on the November ballot: Michael "Mike" Gottlieb, the sitting member per the 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.

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Michael "Mike" Friend

Democratic

Top priorities

Affordability
Healthcare access

Per the Florida Politics.

Biography

Michael "Mike" Friend has practiced dentistry for more than 25 years, owns a small business, and serves as a National Dental Director for an insurance carrier, according to Florida Politics. He is a Democratic candidate for Florida House District 102, an inland Broward County district that includes Davie, Plantation and Sunrise, and has been endorsed by the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police.

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Mery Lopez-Palma

Republican

Top priorities

Helping residents access homeownership grants of up to $80,000 where available

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mery Lopez-Palma is an attorney who has run the Law Offices of Mery Lopez-Palma since 2003, per her campaign site. She also owns the Palma Vida Foods tropical fruit spread business and a Vicky Bakery franchise in Weston/Sunrise.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 102 in 2026?

When is the Florida House District 102 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.

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Michael "Mike" Friend, full profile Mery Lopez-Palma, full profile Official Florida election office