2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ben Braver and Karen Gonzalez Pittman. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ben Braver (Democratic), Karen Gonzalez Pittman (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 65; Karen Gonzalez Pittman 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Karen Gonzalez Pittman, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Ben Braver is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Braver is a middle school teacher in Hillsborough County and a member of the teachers' union, per campaign site. He faces Republican incumbent Karen Gonzalez Pittman in the November general election, per campaign materials.
Republican Incumbent
Karen Gonzalez Pittman's occupation is listed as business owner and educator, according to the Florida House's official member page, which also notes she holds University of South Florida degrees in elementary education and in measurement, evaluation and testing. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Who is running for Florida House District 65 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ben Braver and Karen Gonzalez Pittman. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Florida House District 65 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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Candidate roster from official Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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