Lee County, Florida

Lee County Commissioner District 5

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Trish Petrosky, is on the ballot.

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Decided at the 2026 primary: Amanda Cochran won the seat

DECIDED August 18: this ran as a universal primary open to all voters, and Amanda Cochran defeated Trish Petrosky 54.7 to 45.3 percent, winning the remainder of the late Mike Greenwell's term, per WGCU.

Winner

Amanda Cochran

Republican

Top priorities

Transparency and accountability in county government
Responsible development and traffic solutions
Opposing urban sprawl and developer influence

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cochran and her husband have owned and operated small businesses in Lee County for nearly 30 years, per the campaign site. She has also spent more than three decades in nonprofit leadership, serving as a board member of Larry Ford Ministries, per the campaign site. She describes herself as a wife, mother, business owner and community advocate rather than a career politician, per the campaign site.

Campaign finance

$164,736 raised · county campaign-finance filings

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Also ran in the primary

Trish Petrosky

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Disciplined growth with infrastructure first
Accountability for every county contract and program
Water quality and flood mitigation using Conservation 20/20 funds

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Trish Petrosky is a former executive assistant at Evangelical Christian School and real estate agent, appointed District 5 commissioner in December 2025 after Commissioner Mike Greenwell's death, per the Cape Coral Breeze and the Governor's appointment announcement.

Campaign finance

$162,160 raised · county campaign-finance filings

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lee County Commissioner District 5 in 2026?

The Lee County Commissioner District 5 race was decided at the 2026 primary - Amanda Cochran won the seat - and does not appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 2 candidates were on the primary ballot: Amanda Cochran and Trish Petrosky. Candidate information follows official Lee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lee County Commissioner District 5 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 Lee County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Lee County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Lee County School Board District 5 Florida Senate District 28 Florida House District 76 See all 10 Lee County races

Candidate profiles

Amanda Cochran, full profile Trish Petrosky, full profile Official Florida election office