Palm Beach County, Florida

Florida Senate District 30

2 candidates are tracked for Florida Senate District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lauren Book and Hector Rivera. Candidate information follows official Palm Beach County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lauren Book (Democratic), Hector Rivera (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida Senate District 30. Not on the November ballot: Tina Scott Polsky, the sitting member per the 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.

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Lauren Book

Democratic

Top priorities

Affordability
Protecting children and families
Restoring accountability in Tallahassee

Per the Florida Politics.

Biography

Lauren Book is the founder and CEO of Lauren's Kids, a South Florida nonprofit focused on preventing child sexual abuse, and the Democratic candidate for Florida Senate District 30. She represented a Broward-based Senate district from 2016 until reaching term limits in 2024 and served as Senate Democratic Leader, according to Florida Politics. She is running to succeed outgoing Sen. Tina Scott Polsky. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Hector Rivera

Republican

Top priorities

Lowering costs, improving school safety, and strengthening neighborhoods

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hector Rivera is a Republican candidate for Florida Senate District 30, covering parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties. He has worked as a real estate broker since 1988 and heads American Dream Investment Realty, according to Florida Politics. His campaign site describes him as a political outsider and businessman in the real estate industry. He faces Democratic Sen. Lauren Book in the general election.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida Senate District 30 in 2026?

When is the Florida Senate District 30 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 Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Lauren Book, full profile Hector Rivera, full profile Official Florida election office