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Putnam County, Florida

Florida House District 20

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lee Butler and Judson Sapp. Candidate information follows official Putnam County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Judson Sapp, is on the ballot.

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Lee Butler

Democratic

Biography

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

Judson Sapp

Republican Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 20 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lee Butler and Judson Sapp. Candidate information follows official Putnam County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 20 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 Putnam County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Putnam County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Lee Butler, full profileJudson Sapp, full profileOfficial Florida election office