Washington County, Florida

Florida House District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shane Abbott and Alex Finney. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Shane Abbott (Republican), Alex Finney (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 5; Shane Abbott 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, Shane Abbott, is on the ballot.

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Shane Abbott

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Filed House Joint Resolution 207 proposing a new new homestead exemption for property tax relief
Worked to pass legislation addressing pharmacy benefit manager practices that affect prescription drug prices

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Shane Abbott is the Republican state representative for Florida House District 5, per his campaign site. He is a pharmacist who co-founded The Prescription Place pharmacy in DeFuniak Springs in 2006 and also owns the Firestone Tire Service Center there, per his campaign site. Abbott was elected to the Florida House in 2022, reelected in 2024, and serves as Vice Chair of the Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee, per his campaign site.

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Alex Finney

Democratic

Biography

Alex Finney is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 5 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 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 5 in 2026?

When is the Florida House District 5 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 Washington 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.

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Candidate roster from official Washington County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Shane Abbott, full profile Alex Finney, full profile Official Florida election office