Monroe County, Florida

Key West City Commission, District IV

2 candidates are tracked for Key West City Commission, District IV, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Sarah Compton and Wayne Garcia. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 18 primary result: Sarah Compton (42.5 percent) and Wayne Garcia (33.7 percent) advanced to the November 3 ballot over Juan Llera (23.8 percent), per the official results. August 18 result: no candidate topped 50 percent for this open seat vacated by Lissette Carey; Sarah Compton (42.52 percent) and Wayne Garcia (33.67 percent) advance to a November 3 runoff, per the Supervisor of Elections' official results, after Juan Llera (23.81 percent) was eliminated.

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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Sarah Compton

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Support economic development where businesses, families and workers thrive together
Ensure inclusive governance so every resident has a voice
Bring collaborative problem-solving among residents, workers and local businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sarah Compton is a Key West small business owner running for the District IV city commission seat, per her campaign site. She describes her campaign around a philosophy she calls "One Human Family," emphasizing transparency and community-first governance, per the same site.

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Wayne Garcia

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Clean up and revitalize Riviera Canal
Repair and install sidewalks and address local flooding in District IV
Ensure city employees, including fire and police, are paid a living wage

Per the Keys Weekly.

Biography

Wayne Garcia is a building contractor of more than 40 years and a fourth-generation Key Wester who has lived in District IV for more than 35 years, per Keys Weekly. He serves on the City of Key West Planning Board and is vice president of the Old Island Restoration Foundation, per the same report. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the Key West City Commission, District IV 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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Verify this race

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

Sarah Compton, full profile Wayne Garcia, full profile Official Florida election office