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Volusia County, Florida

Florida Senate District 8

3 candidates are tracked for Florida Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jake Johansson, Judy M. Ngying and Gabriel Jude Wozniak. Candidate information follows official Volusia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jake Johansson (Republican), Judy M. Ngying (Democratic), Gabriel Jude Wozniak (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida Senate District 8. Not on the November ballot: Tom A. Wright, 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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Jake Johansson

Republican

Top priorities
  • Public safety as a top priority
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Economic development, workforce development and affordable housing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jake Johansson is a Republican candidate for Florida Senate District 8, covering most of Volusia County and northern Brevard County. He is a retired U.S. Navy Captain with 35 years of service, including as a Naval Flight Officer and a Pentagon and White House aide, according to his campaign site. He later served as Port Orange City Manager and currently serves on the Volusia County Council At-Large, working as a leadership consultant and small-business owner. He is running to succeed term-limited Sen. Tom Wright, per Florida Politics.

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Judy M. Ngying

Democratic

Biography

Judy M. Ngying is a Deltona Democrat running for Florida Senate District 8, covering Brevard and Volusia counties, to succeed term-limited Sen. Tom Wright, according to the News Service of Florida. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Gabriel Jude Wozniak

Libertarian

Top priorities
  • Cutting taxes and regulations on local small businesses
  • Evaluating legislation through constitutional rights and personal responsibility
  • Limiting state interference with families and businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Gabriel Jude Wozniak is a lifelong Daytona Beach resident with a master's degree in Hospitality and Tourism from the University of Central Florida, per his campaign site. He chairs the Libertarian Party of Volusia County.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida Senate District 8 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Florida Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jake Johansson, Judy M. Ngying and Gabriel Jude Wozniak. Candidate information follows official Volusia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida Senate District 8 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 Volusia County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Volusia County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jake Johansson, full profileJudy M. Ngying, full profileGabriel Jude Wozniak, full profileOfficial Florida election office