2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jonathan Albert and Alethea Pugh. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jonathan Albert (Republican), Alethea Pugh (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 48; Jonathan Albert 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, Jonathan Albert, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Jonathan Albert is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 48, according to the Florida House of Representatives. He is a business owner and Marine Corps veteran who previously served as mayor of Frostproof from 2020 to 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Democratic
Alethea Pugh is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, according to the Florida Division of Elections certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Who is running for Florida House District 48 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jonathan Albert and Alethea Pugh. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Florida House District 48 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 Polk County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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