Orange County, Florida

Florida House District 39

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Doug Bankson and Jarod Fox. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Doug Bankson (Republican), Jarod Fox (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 39; Doug Bankson 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, Doug Bankson, is on the ballot.

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Doug Bankson

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Combating inflation with lower taxes and a balanced budget
Attainable housing and lower insurance costs
Environmental protection, including Florida's springs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Doug Bankson is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 39, according to the Florida House of Representatives. He is a senior pastor and former Apopka vice mayor and city commissioner who founded a K-12 private school, according to his campaign website.

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Jarod Fox

Democratic

Top priorities

Making healthcare more affordable and accessible
Strengthening public school funding and supporting teachers
Investing in workers and small businesses in Central Florida

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jarod Fox is an Orlando Health infectious disease physician and the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 39, covering parts of Orange and Seminole counties. He is the parent of three public school children and has been endorsed by U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, according to Florida Politics.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 39 in 2026?

When is the Florida House District 39 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?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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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Candidate profiles

Doug Bankson, full profile Jarod Fox, full profile Official Florida election office