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Miami-Dade County, Florida

Florida Senate District 38

3 candidates are tracked for Florida Senate District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alexis Maria Calatayud, Richard Lamondin Jr. and Jeffrey "Doc" Solomon. Candidate information follows official Miami Dade County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Alexis Maria Calatayud (Republican), Richard Lamondin Jr. (Democratic), Jeffrey "Doc" Solomon (No Party Affiliation) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida Senate District 38; Alexis Maria Calatayud is the sitting member, per the Florida Senate' 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Alexis Maria Calatayud, is on the ballot.

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Alexis Maria Calatayud

Alexis Maria Calatayud

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Alexis Calatayud earned a bachelor's degree from Florida International University in 2017, where she served as student government president, according to the Florida Senate's official biography page, which also notes she serves on FIU's Board of Trustees. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Richard Lamondin Jr.

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Affordable healthcare coverage with a public option and capped out-of-pocket costs
  • Affordable and accessible pre-K and childcare
  • Property insurance costs and housing affordability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Richard Lamondin Jr. is the co-founder and CEO of the environmental services company Ecofi and the Democratic candidate for Florida Senate District 38, which covers coastal Miami-Dade municipalities including Cutler Bay, Key Biscayne, Palmetto Bay, and Pinecrest. He switched to the race from a congressional bid in April 2026 to challenge Republican incumbent Sen. Alexis Calatayud, according to WLRN.

Jeffrey "Doc" Solomon

No Party Affiliation

Biography

Jeffrey "Doc" Solomon is a No Party Affiliation candidate for Florida Senate District 38, which covers coastal Miami-Dade communities including Cutler Bay, Key Biscayne, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest and South Miami. He is a chiropractic physician who has served Miami-Dade County patients for more than 40 years and is a past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association, according to Florida Politics. He faces incumbent Republican Sen. Alexis Calatayud and Democrat Richard Lamondin Jr. No verified campaign website was found as of September 2026; his LinkedIn profile is a directory listing, not a citable source. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida Senate District 38 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Florida Senate District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alexis Maria Calatayud, Richard Lamondin Jr. and Jeffrey "Doc" Solomon. Candidate information follows official Miami Dade County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida Senate District 38 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 Miami-Dade County ballot?

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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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Candidate profiles
Alexis Maria Calatayud, full profileRichard Lamondin Jr., full profileJeffrey "Doc" Solomon, full profileOfficial Florida election office