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Collier County, Florida

Florida House District 82

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Arthur Boyer and Liesa Priddy. Candidate information follows official Collier County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Arthur Boyer (Democratic), Liesa Priddy (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 82. Not on the November ballot: Lauren Melo, 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.

Florida › Collier County › Florida House District 82

Arthur Boyer

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expand attainable and workforce housing in District 82
  • Strengthen public schools, career and technical education, and healthcare and mental health access
  • Support Everglades restoration and storm resilience infrastructure

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Arthur Boyer is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 82, per his campaign site. He holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management, per his campaign site. Boyer has spent more than two decades working as an educator, nonprofit leader and organizational coach in District 82, per his campaign site.

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Liesa Priddy

Republican

Top priorities
  • Continued Everglades restoration and Lake Okeechobee improvement, including septic system upgrades
  • Reducing regulatory burdens on families, businesses and agricultural operations
  • Addressing housing costs, property taxes, insurance premiums and utility expenses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Liesa Priddy is an Immokalee rancher who, with her husband, operates JB Ranch in Collier County, according to Florida Politics, which also reports she served on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from her 2012 appointment through December 2017.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 82 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Arthur Boyer and Liesa Priddy. Candidate information follows official Collier County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 82 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 Collier County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Collier County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Arthur Boyer, full profileLiesa Priddy, full profileOfficial Florida election office