Lake County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
9 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 5 Lake County races, led by the Lake County Commissioner District 2 contest; 1 more race was decided at the primary.
County offices
Commissioner District 2Sean M. Parks (R)
Sean M. Parks (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Commissioner District 2.
Sean M. Parks Republican Incumbent
- Requiring roads, schools and utilities be in place before new development is approved
- Conservation of open spaces and lakes
- Keeping the county's property tax rate low
Per the campaign site.
About Sean M. Parks
Sean M. Parks is the sitting District 2 county commissioner and board vice-chairman, per the county's official commissioner roster. He is a qualified Republican candidate in the August 18, 2026 primary.
$128,205 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
August 18 primary result: incumbent Sean M. Parks won the closed Republican primary with 86.2 percent (34,159 votes) over Humberto Liriano, per unofficial results, and advances to the November 3 ballot against the write-in line.
Full race pageCommissioner District 4Leslie Campione (R) · Egor Emery (D)
Leslie Campione Republican Incumbent
Leslie Campione is the sitting District 4 county commissioner and board chairman, per the county's official commissioner roster. She is a qualified Republican candidate in the August 18, 2026 primary.
$148,576 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
Egor Emery Democratic
- End mindless growth and protect farms, lakes and springs
- Hold big business accountable
- Protect Lake County's quality of life
Per the campaign site.
About Egor Emery
Egor Emery works as an arborist, tree farmer and business owner, per his campaign site. He lives in Eustis and has been engaged in community work, including service on several local boards, per the same source. He is running as the Democratic candidate for Lake County Commission District 4 in 2026. Egor Emery appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Commissioner District 4, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
$8,850 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
August 18 primary result: incumbent Leslie Campione won the closed Republican primary with 61.8 percent (24,863 votes) over David Williamson, per unofficial results, and meets Democrat Egor Emery on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Lake County is split across 3 Florida House districts.
Find your districts by addressFlorida House: 3 districtsDistricts 25, 26, 27
Florida House District 25Farmer Banks Helfrich (D) · Taylor Yarkosky (R)
Farmer Banks Helfrich Democratic
- Property insurance reform
- Reducing traffic congestion
- Support for first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Farmer Banks Helfrich
Farmer Banks Helfrich is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Banks Helfrich is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 25. He is a sustainable and regenerative farmer who operates The Giving Farm in South Lake County, according to his campaign website.
Taylor Yarkosky Republican Incumbent
- Campaign site states a focus on protecting freedom, defending families, supporting law enforcement and promoting economic opportunity
Per the campaign site.
About Taylor Yarkosky
Taylor Yarkosky was raised in a small Iowa farm town, graduated from the University of Iowa, and moved to Florida in 1999, per his campaign site. He describes himself as a job creator who has built businesses in Central Florida and was elected Chairman of the Lake County Republican Executive Committee in December 2024, per his campaign site. He is a licensed firearms instructor and NRA member, per his campaign site.
Farmer Banks Helfrich (Democratic), Taylor Yarkosky (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 25; Taylor Yarkosky 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 pageFlorida House District 26Nan Cobb (R) · Robyn Elaine Lawrence (D)
Nan Cobb Republican Incumbent
Nan Cobb is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 26, first elected in 2024, according to the Florida House of Representatives. She is a business owner in floral design and nursery operations and previously served as an Eustis city commissioner from 2021 to 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Robyn Elaine Lawrence Democratic
Robyn Elaine Lawrence's campaign site, read on September 27, 2026, carries no readable biography.
Nan Cobb (Republican), Robyn Elaine Lawrence (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 26; Nan Cobb 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 pageFlorida House District 27Andy Ferrari (D) · Richard Gentry (R)
Andy Ferrari Democratic
Andy Ferrari is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, according to the Florida Division of Elections certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Richard Gentry Republican Incumbent
- Lowering home insurance premiums
- Local control over growth management
- Transportation infrastructure investment
Per the campaign site.
About Richard Gentry
Richard Gentry is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 27, first elected in 2024, according to the Florida House of Representatives. He previously worked as an advocate before the Public Service Commission on housing and growth management policy and holds degrees from the University of Miami, according to his campaign website.
Andy Ferrari (Democratic), Richard Gentry (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 27; Richard Gentry 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 1: Pat Kelley won the seat.
DECIDED August 18: Pat Kelley won outright with 58.5 percent (35,690 votes) over Eric Schwalbach, per unofficial results. This race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.
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Who is on the ballot in Lake County, Florida on November 3, 2026?
Lake County sample ballot 2026: see where the commissioner and florida house candidates stand on roads, growth and jobs. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Florida?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are listed on the Florida election hub. Florida election hub →
Which Lake County races were already decided at the primary?
1 race was settled at the 2026 primary and will not appear on the November 3 ballot. The results and full candidate fields stay on each race page in the section above.
How do I see my exact Lake County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup for the statewide and congressional races on every ballot in the county, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location. Look up your ballot →
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 8, 2026 from official election sources.