2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elizabeth Brendel Pandich and John Snyder. Candidate information follows official Palm Beach County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Elizabeth Brendel Pandich (Democratic), John Snyder (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 86; John Snyder 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, John Snyder, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Elizabeth Brendel Pandich is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 86, which covers most of Martin County and part of Palm Beach County around Jupiter. She is challenging Republican incumbent Rep. John Snyder in the November general election, per a Martin County elections roundup. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
John Snyder is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 86, according to the Florida House of Representatives. He owns a staffing and payroll services business in Stuart and is a Marine Corps veteran who deployed to Afghanistan.
Who is running for Florida House District 86 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elizabeth Brendel Pandich and John Snyder. Candidate information follows official Palm Beach County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Florida House District 86 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 Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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