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Orange County, Florida

Florida House District 35

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Erika Booth and Eric Gray. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Erika Booth (Republican), Eric Gray (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 35; Erika Booth 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.

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, Erika Booth, is on the ballot.

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Erika Booth

Erika Booth

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • School safety and parental involvement in education
  • Immigration enforcement
  • Election integrity and auditing of results

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Erika Booth is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 35, according to her campaign website. She is a two-time Teacher of the Year with degrees from the University of Florida and University of Central Florida and currently holds a local school board position.

Eric Gray

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Affordable housing
  • Smarter growth
  • Compassionate homelessness policy

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Eric Gray is a seventh-generation Floridian and University of Florida graduate with nearly three decades of nonprofit leadership experience, including as Executive Director of the Christian Service Center for the Homeless, according to his campaign. He serves on the Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission and is a Democratic candidate for Florida House District 35.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 35 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Erika Booth and Eric Gray. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 35 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 Orange County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Orange County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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