Marion County, Florida

Marion County Commissioner District 2

One candidate is tracked for Marion County Commissioner District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Crimi. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 18 primary result: Mike Crimi won the closed Republican primary with 45 percent over Matt Cretul and Brien Weidemiller, per unofficial results, and faces only the write-in line on the November 3 ballot.

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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Mike Crimi

Republican

Top priorities

Cut waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars across county departments
Stronger enforcement of concurrency so major developments cannot proceed without transportation, utility and public-safety capacity
Proactive, data-driven infrastructure management with a unified 5-10 year capital plan and growth paying through impact fees

Per VOTE411.

Biography

Medical professional and business owner with 30 years combined experience who operates one of the largest employers in south Marion County; U.S. Army veteran and former firefighter/paramedic with a master's degree from the University of Florida, per his VOTE411 profile.

Campaign finance

$160,864 raised · county campaign-finance filings

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Marion County Commissioner District 2 in 2026?

When is the Marion County Commissioner District 2 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 Marion County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Mike Crimi, full profile Official Florida election office