Santa Rosa County, Florida

Florida House District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jon Fay and Johnny Austin Thompson. Candidate information follows official Santa Rosa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jon Fay (Republican), Johnny Austin Thompson (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 2. Not on the November ballot: Robert Alexander "Alex" Andrade, 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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Jon Fay

Republican

Top priorities

Insurance reform to lower auto and homeowners costs
Economic growth through infrastructure and tax reduction
Support for veterans and active-duty military

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jon Fay is the Republican candidate for Florida House District 2, running to succeed term-limited Rep. Alex Andrade. He is a retired U.S. Navy commander who served 24 years as a naval flight officer, including as executive officer of the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron, and now works as director of surplus solutions for an airline parts company, according to his campaign website.

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Johnny Austin Thompson

Democratic

Top priorities

Healthcare access and affordability
Public safety and neighborhood security
Job creation and economic opportunity

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Johnny Austin Thompson is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 2. A lifelong resident of the Pensacola area and product of local schools, he describes himself as a longtime advocate for community health and opportunity, according to his campaign website.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 2 in 2026?

When is the Florida House District 2 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 Santa Rosa County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Jon Fay, full profile Johnny Austin Thompson, full profile Official Florida election office