Monroe County, Florida

Key West City Commission, District II

What this office does

City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.

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Decided at the 2026 primary: Mark Rossi won the seat

August 18 result: Mark Rossi won outright with 55.39 percent over Robert "Bobi Lore" Sellitto, per the Supervisor of Elections' official results, for this open seat vacated by Sam Kaufman's run for mayor; this nonpartisan race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.

Winner

Mark Rossi

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Fix city streets and address the Fleming Key sewage plant
Work on the hospital contract for residents
Hire a full-time city attorney and a full-time chief building official

Per the campaign coverage ().

Biography

Mark Rossi is a restaurateur who purchased Rick's on Duval Street in 1984 and still owns and operates the Rick's/Durty Harry's entertainment complex, per Keys News. He previously served as Key West's District II commissioner from 2005 to 2015, per Keys Weekly.

Also ran in the primary

Robert "Bobi Lore" Sellitto

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Focus on fiscal accountability
Preserve the cultural character of Key West
Support working residents

Per the campaign coverage ().

Biography

Bobi Lore is the owner of the Island House guesthouse in Key West and a longtime community activist, per Keys News.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Key West City Commission, District II in 2026?

The Key West City Commission, District II race was decided at the 2026 primary - Mark Rossi won the seat - and does not appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 2 candidates were on the primary ballot: Mark Rossi and Robert "Bobi Lore" Sellitto. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Key West City Commission, District II 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 Monroe County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mark Rossi, full profile Robert "Bobi Lore" Sellitto, full profile Official Florida election office