2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 117 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Chambliss and Miguel Granda. Candidate information follows official Miami Dade County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kevin Chambliss (Democratic), Miguel Granda (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 117; Kevin Chambliss 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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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Kevin Chambliss, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Kevin Chambliss's occupation is listed as government aide, and he attended Jackson State University, according to the Florida House's official member page, which also notes he relocated to Florida in 2010 and lives in Homestead. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Miguel Granda is a Republican candidate for Florida House District 117, which covers parts of Cutler Bay, Florida City, Homestead and Palmetto Bay in Miami-Dade County. He has worked as a legislative aide to Florida Rep. David Borrero since 2020 and is a graduate of Florida International University and the St. Thomas University College of Law, according to Florida Politics. He serves as president of the Miami-Dade Young Republicans and is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Kevin Chambliss.
Who is running for Florida House District 117 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 117 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Chambliss and Miguel Granda. Candidate information follows official Miami Dade County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Florida House District 117 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 Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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