Putnam County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
14 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 6 Putnam County races, led by the Putnam County Commission, District 4 contest; 2 more races were decided at the primary.
County offices
Commission, District 4Larry Harvey (R) · Joshua Florence (D) · Ronald Burckhard (No Party Affiliation)
Larry Harvey Republican Incumbent
Larry Harvey is the incumbent Putnam County Commissioner for District 4, seeking his fourth term, per the Palatka Daily News. He previously served as president and CEO of Harvey Insurance Agency Inc. from 1991 to 2014, per his candidate filing with the Putnam County Supervisor of Elections. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
$25,915 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
Joshua Florence Democratic
- Constituent engagement and staying present in the community rather than waiting for residents to come to him
- Accountability to residents and following up with direct answers
Per the News4JAX voter guide questionnaire.
About Joshua Florence
Joshua Florence is a pediatric medical assistant who previously spent about 11 years with the Melrose Fire Department, per the News4JAX voter guide. He holds an A.S. in Emergency Medical Services and a B.A.S. in Organizational Management from St. Johns River State College and is pursuing a master's in executive healthcare administration from the University of Central Florida, per the same source.
$9,333 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
Ronald Burckhard No Party Affiliation
Ronald Burckhard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Putnam County Commission, District 4, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
$2,800.37 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
August 18 result: Larry Harvey won the Republican primary with 59.6 percent over Joseph "Joey" Agner, per the Supervisor of Elections' official results, and meets Democrat Joshua Florence and No Party Affiliation candidate Ronald Burckhard on the November 3 ballot. A fourth Republican candidate, Douglas Hays, withdrew before the primary and does not appear in the certified results.
Full race pageCities and towns
Palatka City Commissioner, Group 2Nonpartisan race · Jamaad C. Batts, Sr. · James Norwood
Jamaad C. Batts, Sr. Nonpartisan
Jamaad C. Batts, Sr. appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Palatka City Commissioner, Group 2, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
$2,875 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
James Norwood Nonpartisan
James Norwood previously served as a Palatka city commissioner from 1999 to 2016, per the Palatka Daily News, and is now seeking a return to the commission. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
$14,371 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: Jamaad C. Batts, Sr. and James Norwood meet on the November 3 general ballot for this open seat, per the Supervisor of Elections' official candidate list. A third candidate, Michelle Jeansonne, did not qualify. The seat is open because incumbent Group 2 Commissioner Justin Campbell is instead a candidate for the Group 4 seat this cycle.
Full race pagePalatka City Commissioner, Group 4Nonpartisan race · Justin Campbell · Breanna Pierce
Justin Campbell Nonpartisan
Justin Campbell currently serves as the Palatka City Commissioner for Group 2, a different seat, first elected in November 2014 and re-elected in November 2018 to a four year term beginning January 7, 2019, per the City of Palatka. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Breanna Pierce Nonpartisan
- Support infrastructure development
- Improve government transparency and accountability
- Pursue responsible economic growth that preserves Palatka's historic character while attracting businesses and creating jobs
Per the News4JAX candidate questionnaire.
About Breanna Pierce
Breanna Pierce is a Procurement Specialist with the St. Johns River Water Management District and a lifelong Palatka resident, homeowner and business owner who holds certification as a Florida Certified Contract Manager and a State of Florida registered commercial and residential swimming pool contractor, per her News4JAX candidate questionnaire. She serves on the Palatka Historical Preservation Board and previously led the local Historical Society.
$10,350 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: Justin Campbell and Breanna Pierce meet on the November 3 general ballot for this seat, per the Supervisor of Elections' official candidate list. Campbell currently holds the city commission's Group 2 seat and is running for Group 4 rather than seeking re-election to his own seat; Group 4 incumbent Rufus Borom did not file to run in 2026.
Full race pageTown of Pomona Park MayorNonpartisan race · Anthony Cuevas III · Nelson Anderson
Anthony Cuevas III Nonpartisan Incumbent
Anthony Cuevas III appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Pomona Park Mayor, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Nelson Anderson Nonpartisan
Nelson Anderson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Town of Pomona Park Mayor, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Nelson Anderson.
$700 raised, per Supervisor of Elections filings.
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: incumbent Mayor Anthony Cuevas III and Nelson Anderson meet on the November 3 general ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official candidate list.
Full race pageInterlachen Town Council (Vote for 2)Nonpartisan race · Joan Conner · Anna Rose Larsen · Raymond John Baxter
Joan Conner Nonpartisan Incumbent
Joan Conner is a Town Council member who retired in 2005 as credit manager of an international manufacturing company in Miami before moving to Interlachen in 2014, per the town's official website. She has also served on the town's Citizens Advisory Task Force, Zoning Board of Adjustments and Tree Board. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Anna Rose Larsen Nonpartisan Incumbent
Anna Rose Larsen is a Town Council member and native of Interlachen who is pursuing licensure as a veterinary technician, per the town's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Raymond John Baxter Nonpartisan
Raymond John Baxter serves as a member of the Town of Interlachen's Planning Commission, per the town's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Raymond John Baxter.
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: incumbents Joan Conner and Anna Rose Larsen and challenger Raymond John Baxter meet on the November 3 general ballot for two open seats, per the Supervisor of Elections' official candidate list and the town's official roster of elected officials.
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Find your districts by addressFlorida House District 20Lee Butler (D) · Judson Sapp (R)
Lee Butler Democratic
Lee Butler is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Judson Sapp Republican Incumbent
Judson Sapp is the Republican incumbent representing Florida House District 20, first elected in 2024, according to the Florida House of Representatives. He works as chief executive officer of a railroad construction company. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Lee Butler (Democratic), Judson Sapp (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 20; Judson Sapp 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.
Full race pageAlready decided at the primary
Already decided at the primary2 seats settled at the 2026 primary; not on the November 3 ballot
These seats were settled at the 2026 primary and will not appear on the November 3 ballot. Full fields and profiles stay on each race page.
Circuit Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Group 26: Jeanne Stratis won the seat.
DECIDED August 18: Jeanne Stratis won outright over Carleen Leffler in this nonpartisan, circuit-wide race decided by the combined vote of St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and Volusia counties, per the Seventh Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office and the Supervisor of Elections' official results; this race will not appear on the November 3 ballot. In Putnam County alone, Stratis received 6,427 votes (58.3 percent) to Leffler's 4,602, per the Putnam County Supervisor of Elections' official Election Summary Report.
1 other ran; see the full raceCity of Palatka Mayor: Karl N. Flagg won the seat.
DECIDED August 18: Karl N. Flagg won outright with 57.8 percent of the vote over incumbent Robbi Correa, Constance Daniels and Tatyiana Henry Daniel, per the Putnam County Supervisor of Elections' official Election Summary Report; this race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.
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Who is on the ballot in Putnam County, Florida on November 3, 2026?
Putnam County sample ballot 2026: who is running for county commission and interlachen town council, with bios, priorities and campaign sites. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Florida?
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Which Putnam County races were already decided at the primary?
2 races were settled at the 2026 primary and will not appear on the November 3 ballot. The results and full candidate fields stay on each race page in the section above.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 29, 2026 from official election sources.