Indian River County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
25 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 7 Indian River County races, led by the Indian River County Commission District 2 contest; 1 more race was decided at the primary.
County offices
Commission District 2Jennifer A. Pippin (R) · Robert (Robbie) D. Hardingham (D)
Jennifer A. Pippin (Republican) and Robert (Robbie) D. Hardingham (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Indian River County Commission District 2.
Jennifer A. Pippin Republican
- Managing growth responsibly to protect roads, the environment and communities
- Spending every taxpayer dollar wisely and transparently
- Full support for law enforcement and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Jennifer A. Pippin
Jennifer Pippin is a longtime Indian River County resident, wife and mother of two who led a local parent-advocacy chapter as founding chair and legislative chair from 2020 to 2025, per her candidate statement filed with the Supervisor of Elections.
$51,420.82 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
Robert (Robbie) D. Hardingham Democratic
Robbie Hardingham is a truck driver with a Class A commercial license since 1998 and a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1994 to 1996, per his campaign site and his candidate statement filed with the Supervisor of Elections. He grew up in Vero Beach.
$12,356.68 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
August 18 result: Jennifer Pippin won the Republican primary with 41.57 percent of the vote (8,713 votes) over Bob McPartlan (34.48 percent, 7,228) and Brooks Robinson (23.95 percent, 5,019), per the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections' official results. She meets Democrat Robert "Robbie" Hardingham on the November 3 general election ballot, and qualified write-in candidate Nicole Paradiso keeps a blank write-in line on the ballot. The seat is open because Commissioner Joe Flescher is not seeking another term.
Full race pageCommission District 4Deryl Byron Loar (R) · Marc Jaffe (D)
Deryl Byron Loar Republican Incumbent
- Fiscal responsibility for the county
- Maintaining public safety basics
Per the TCPalm questionnaire.
About Deryl Byron Loar
Deryl Loar is the sitting District 4 county commissioner and served as Indian River County sheriff after election in 2008, 2012 and 2016, per the county's published commission agenda and TCPalm.
$54,690 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
Marc Jaffe Democratic
- Responsible growth, public safety and neighborhoods that thrive
- Measuring results and publishing the score
Per the campaign site.
About Marc Jaffe
Marc Jaffe owns The Jaffe Agency, which offers life insurance and retirement planning, and The Vero Beach Handyman, and has lived in Florida since 1996, per his candidate statement filed with the Supervisor of Elections and his campaign site.
$4,563.14 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: Republican Deryl Loar, the sitting District 4 commissioner, and Democrat Marc Jaffe meet on the November 3 general election ballot, per the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections' candidate list and official results.
Full race pageCities and towns
Vero Beach City Council (three seats)Nonpartisan race · Davis Benedict · Brian Heady · Jay Kramer · Robert MacCallum · Linda Moore · John O'Connor · Aaron Vos · Tracey Lockwood Zudans
Davis Benedict, Brian Heady, Jay Kramer, Robert MacCallum, Linda Moore, John O'Connor, Aaron Vos and Tracey Lockwood Zudans are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Vero Beach City Council (three seats).
Davis Benedict Nonpartisan
- Getting involved in the city's financial issues
- Airport and Three Corners decisions
Per remarks at the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum, reported by the Sunshine Journal.
About Davis Benedict
Davis Benedict is a retired teacher who says they retired from teaching four years ago, per remarks at the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum reported by the Sunshine Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Davis Benedict.
Brian Heady Nonpartisan
Brian Heady is a former Vero Beach City Council member, per Vero News, and says he is running with a focus on the mayor's role, per the Sunshine Journal's report of the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brian Heady.
Jay Kramer Nonpartisan
Jay Kramer served on the Vero Beach City Council from 2010 to 2016 and as mayor, per his remarks at the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum reported by the Sunshine Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jay Kramer.
Robert MacCallum Nonpartisan
- Putting underused city-owned facilities to work as community gathering spaces that also generate revenue
- Building on the airport's growth as an economic driver
- A downtown that works as a destination for residents and visitors
Per the remarks to the Sunshine Journal.
About Robert MacCallum
Robert MacCallum owns EXIT Right Realty in downtown Vero Beach and earlier worked in sports promotion and marketing, per the Sunshine Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert MacCallum.
Linda Moore Nonpartisan Incumbent
- Automating some city jobs as many employees retire in the next decade
- No paid parking meters or beach access fees, using public-private partnerships such as the airport parking deal
Per remarks at the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum, reported by the Sunshine Journal.
About Linda Moore
Linda Moore is a Vero Beach City Council member, per the city's council page, and owns the Kilted Mermaid in Vero Beach, per the Sunshine Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Linda Moore.
John O'Connor Nonpartisan
John O'Connor is a longtime Indian River County firefighter and paramedic who served 12 years as president of the Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of Indian River County and holds a psychology degree from the University of Central Florida, per his campaign site.
Aaron Vos Nonpartisan Incumbent
- Three Corners redevelopment that reflects the community's vision and protects the waterfront
- Financial stewardship and responsible budgeting
- Protecting the Indian River Lagoon and delivering the new wastewater facility responsibly
Per the campaign site.
About Aaron Vos
Aaron Vos is an engineer, manager and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with more than 35 years in engineering, manufacturing, program management and executive consulting, per his campaign site. He has served on the Vero Beach City Council since 2024, per the same site, and is vice chair of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Tracey Lockwood Zudans Nonpartisan
Tracey Zudans is a former member of the Vero Beach City Council, elected in 2022, per Hometown News. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tracey Lockwood Zudans.
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: eight candidates are on the City of Vero Beach's official 2026 candidate list for three council seats on the November 3 ballot, per the City of Vero Beach's list of 2026 city council candidates and the TCPalm candidate list (three seats are up; the city's qualified-candidate list does not state ballot order).
Full race pageSebastian City Council (two seats)Nonpartisan race · Robert Gable · Damien Gilliams · Richard Gillmor · Sherrie Matthews · Deborah Shellenberger
Robert Gable, Damien Gilliams, Richard Gillmor, Sherrie Matthews and Deborah Shellenberger are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sebastian City Council (two seats).
Robert Gable Nonpartisan
Robert Gable appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sebastian City Council (two seats), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert Gable.
Damien Gilliams Nonpartisan
Damien Gilliams appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sebastian City Council (two seats), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Damien Gilliams.
Richard Gillmor Nonpartisan
Richard Gillmor is a former Sebastian councilman and mayor, per Sebastian Daily, and is a member of the city's Charter Review Committee, per the committee's March 30, 2026 minutes. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Richard Gillmor.
Sherrie Matthews Nonpartisan Incumbent
Sherrie Matthews retired after 35 years with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, where she was accreditation manager, per Sebastian Daily. She joined the Sebastian City Council in 2025 and has served on the city's Planning and Zoning board, per the same report. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Sherrie Matthews.
Deborah Shellenberger Nonpartisan
Deborah Shellenberger serves as an alternate on the City of Sebastian's Natural Resources Board, per the board's January 2026 agenda. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Deborah Shellenberger.
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: five candidates are running for two two-year seats on the Sebastian City Council on the November 3 ballot, per the TCPalm candidate list of September 20, 2026 (the city clerk's qualified list was not reachable).
Full race pageFellsmere City Council (three seats)Nonpartisan race · Fernando Herrera · Javi Murillo · Shayla Macias · Jose M. Zamarripa
Fernando Herrera, Javi Murillo, Shayla Macias and Jose M. Zamarripa are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Fellsmere City Council (three seats).
Fernando Herrera Nonpartisan Incumbent
Fernando Herrera is Fellsmere's vice mayor, per the city's council page, and owns Fernando Herrera Lawn Care, per TCPalm's 2024 candidate coverage. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Fernando Herrera.
Javi Murillo Nonpartisan
- Building a stronger community through youth, family and recreation programs
- Supporting local business and responsible economic growth
- Planning thoughtfully for infrastructure, public safety and city services
Per the TCPalm questionnaire.
About Javi Murillo
Javi Murillo is the bilingual coordinator for Safe Families for Children's Treasure Coast chapter and a former permit clerk for the City of Fellsmere, per his TCPalm questionnaire. He holds a B.S. in sport and exercise science from the University of Central Florida and has lived in Fellsmere since 1996. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Javi Murillo.
Shayla Macias Nonpartisan
- Revising the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
- Septic-to-sewer conversion
- Expanding State Road 512
Per the TCPalm candidate questionnaire.
About Shayla Macias
Shayla Macias is an administrative coordinator at the Indian River Community Foundation and a senior financial specialist at BankUnited who was elected to the council at age 26, per TCPalm's candidate questionnaire.
Jose M. Zamarripa Nonpartisan
Jose M. Zamarripa appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Fellsmere City Council (three seats), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jose M. Zamarripa.
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: four candidates are running for three two-year seats on the Fellsmere City Council on the November 3 ballot, per the TCPalm candidate list of September 20, 2026 (the city clerk's qualified list was not reachable).
Full race pageDistricts and boards
Mosquito Control District Seat 2Nonpartisan race · Anna J Kirkland · Craig E MacCoy
Anna J Kirkland and Craig E MacCoy are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Indian River Mosquito Control District Seat 2.
Anna J Kirkland Nonpartisan Incumbent
Anna Kirkland is the sitting Seat 2 commissioner of the Indian River Mosquito Control District, a third-generation Floridian who works in executive administration and estate management and leads the local Cattlewomen chapter, per her candidate statement and the district's commissioner page.
$4,450 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
Craig E MacCoy Nonpartisan
Craig MacCoy served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps and then worked in heavy construction and asphalt operations, becoming a superintendent, after returning to Vero Beach in 1996, per his candidate statement filed with the Supervisor of Elections.
$5,925 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: incumbent Anna Kirkland and challenger Craig MacCoy meet in a nonpartisan countywide race on the November 3 ballot, per the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections' candidate list.
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Find your districts by addressFlorida House District 34Jordyn Guadalupe Balderas (D) · Robert Brackett (R)
Jordyn Guadalupe Balderas Democratic
- Directing tax revenue to neglected neighborhoods for infrastructure improvements
- Restoring vacant properties as affordable workforce housing
- Indian River Lagoon restoration
Per the campaign site.
About Jordyn Guadalupe Balderas
Jordyn Guadalupe Balderas is a 21-year-old community organizer who has served as treasurer and secretary of the Young Democrats of Indian River and worked as a voter-registration volunteer and Democratic precinct captain, according to The Space Coast Rocket and his campaign. He is a Democratic candidate for Florida House District 34.
Robert Brackett Republican Incumbent
Robert Brackett is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 34, first elected in 2022, according to the Florida House of Representatives. He works as a corporate managing partner and director and considered a run for Congress before deciding to seek reelection to his House seat. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jordyn Guadalupe Balderas (Democratic), Robert Brackett (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 34; Robert Brackett 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.
Full race pageAlready decided at the primary
Already decided at the primary1 seat settled at the 2026 primary; not on the November 3 ballot
These seats were settled at the 2026 primary and will not appear on the November 3 ballot. Full fields and profiles stay on each race page.
School Board District 2: Jacqueline Rosario won the seat.
DECIDED August 18: Jacqueline "Jackie" Rosario won the nonpartisan race with 51.84 percent of the vote (17,069 votes) over Thomas Lange (48.16 percent, 15,856), per the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections' official results; this race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.
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