2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andy Ferrari and Richard Gentry. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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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.
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
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.
Who is running for Florida House District 27 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andy Ferrari and Richard Gentry. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Florida House District 27 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 Marion County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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