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Pasco County, Florida

Florida House District 53

3 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher Anger, Tony Claude and Brian Hawkins. Candidate information follows official Pasco County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Christopher Anger (Constitution Party), Tony Claude (Democratic), Brian Hawkins (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 53. Not on the November ballot: Jeff Holcomb, 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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Christopher Anger

Constitution Party

Top priorities
  • Says he will listen to constituents and base decisions on how issues affect people and align with the Constitution and Bill of Rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christopher Anger is the Constitution Party candidate for Florida House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Anger describes his campaign as grassroots and says his decisions will be guided by the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, per campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Tony Claude

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Lowering the cost of gas and utility bills for families

Per Hernando Sun.

Biography

Tony Claude is an Air Force veteran who served during Operation Desert Storm, according to the Hernando Sun. He is a Democratic candidate for Florida House District 53, citing the cost of gas and utility bills facing local families as a reason for his campaign. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Brian Hawkins

Republican

Top priorities
  • Cutting taxes and government spending
  • Strengthening E-Verify requirements for subcontractors
  • Defending Second Amendment, property and parental rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brian Hawkins is a U.S. Navy veteran and business owner who chaired the Hernando County Commission before resigning in June 2026 to run for the House 53 seat, per Tampa Bay Beacons and his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 53 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher Anger, Tony Claude and Brian Hawkins. Candidate information follows official Pasco County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 53 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 Pasco County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Pasco County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Christopher Anger, full profileTony Claude, full profileBrian Hawkins, full profileOfficial Florida election office