Florida House of Representatives District 26
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Florida House of Representatives District 26 is represented byNan Cobb (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Florida state representatives represented an average of179,754 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented157,506 residents.
About the office
Members of theFlorida House of Representatives servetwo-year terms withterm limits.[1] Members of the House may serve no more than four consecutive terms. Florida legislators assume office on the day they are elected in the general election.
Qualifications
Article III, Section 15 of theFlorida Constitution states: "Each legislator shall be at least twenty-one years of age, an elector and resident of the district from which elected and shall have resided in the state for a period of two years prior to election."[2]
Salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2025[3] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $29,697/year | $175/day for a maximum of 60 days. |
Term limits
- See also:State legislatures with term limits
TheFlorida legislature is one of16 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted theFlorida Term Limits Act in 1992. That initiative said that Florida representatives are subject toterm limits of no more than four two-year terms.
The first year that theterm limits enacted in 1992 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2000.[4]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in theFlorida State Legislature, a special election must be called to fill the vacant seat.[5] Thegovernor is responsible for calling the election and must consult with thesecretary of state to set the election dates and nominating deadlines.[6] The person elected to fill the seat serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.[7]
See sources:Florida Stat. § 100.101
District map
Redistricting
2020 redistricting cycle
On March 3, 2022, theFlorida Supreme Court approved new legislative maps drawn by theFlorida State Legislature. These maps took effect for Florida's 2022 legislative elections.
The maps were passed by the legislature as a joint resolution. TheFlorida State Senate voted 34-3 to approve the bill on January 20, and theFlorida House of Representatives voted 77-39 to approve the bill on February 2.[8] Since the maps were passed as a joint resolution, they did not require the signature of Gov.Ron DeSantis (R) to become law. After the legislature approved the maps, they submitted them to Attorney GeneralAshley B. Moody (R), who then petitioned the Florida Supreme Court to review the maps on February 9.[9][10]
How does redistricting in Florida work? In Florida, both congressional and state legislative district lines are drawn by the state legislature. Congressional lines are adopted as regular legislation and are subject to gubernatorial veto. State legislative lines are passed via joint resolution and are not subject to gubernatorial veto. State legislative district maps are automatically submitted to theFlorida Supreme Court for approval. In the event that the court rejects the lines, the legislature is given a second chance to draft a plan. If the legislature cannot approve a state legislative redistricting plan, the stateattorney general must ask the state supreme court to draft a plan. There are no similar procedures in place for congressional districts.[11]
TheFlorida Constitution requires that all districts, whether congressional or state legislative, be contiguous. Also, "where doing so does not conflict with minority rights, [districts] must be compact and utilize existing political and geographical boundaries where feasible." Districts cannot be drawn in such a way as to "favor or disfavor a political party or incumbent."[11][12]
Florida House of Representatives District 26
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Florida House of Representatives District 26
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Elections
2026
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2026
There are noofficial candidates yet for this election.
2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 26
Nan Cobb defeatedJackie Arndt in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 26 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nan Cobb (R) | 64.9 | 62,067 |
| Jackie Arndt (D) | 35.1 | 33,505 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 95,572 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Jackie Arndt advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26
Nan Cobb defeatedAddie Owens,Michael Levine, andKeith Farner in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nan Cobb | 34.9 | 6,298 |
| Addie Owens | 26.6 | 4,801 | ||
 | Michael Levine | 24.7 | 4,460 | |
| Keith Farner | 13.7 | 2,468 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 18,027 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Jordan (R)
2022
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 26
IncumbentKeith Truenow defeatedLinda Kero in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 26 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Keith Truenow (R) | 67.7 | 48,210 |
 | Linda Kero (D) | 32.3 | 23,001 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 71,211 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Linda Kero advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jacob Johnson (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentKeith Truenow advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26.
2020
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 26
IncumbentElizabeth Fetterhoff defeatedPatrick Henry in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 26 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Elizabeth Fetterhoff (R) | 53.1 | 44,278 |
 | Patrick Henry (D) | 46.9 | 39,164 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 83,442 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26
Patrick Henry defeatedEvans Smith in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patrick Henry | 64.5 | 9,060 |
| Evans Smith | 35.5 | 4,990 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 14,050 | ||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentElizabeth Fetterhoff advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26.
2018
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 26
Elizabeth Fetterhoff defeated incumbentPatrick Henry in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 26 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Fetterhoff (R) | 50.0 | 30,610 |
| Patrick Henry (D) | 50.0 | 30,549 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 61,159 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26
IncumbentPatrick Henry defeatedPercy Williamson in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patrick Henry | 67.3 | 8,946 |
| Percy Williamson | 32.7 | 4,346 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 13,292 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26
Elizabeth Fetterhoff defeatedMichael Cantu in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 26 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Fetterhoff | 50.4 | 5,746 |
 | Michael Cantu | 49.6 | 5,665 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 11,411 | ||
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2016
Elections for theFlorida House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.
Patrick Henry defeatedMichael Cantu in the Florida House of Representatives District 26 general election.[13][14]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 26 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Patrick Henry | 52.90% | 35,930 | |
| Republican | Michael Cantu | 47.10% | 31,991 | |
| Total Votes | 67,921 | |||
| Source:Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Patrick Henry defeatedSteve Miller in the Florida House of Representatives District 26 Democratic primary.[15][16]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 26 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Patrick Henry | 60.18% | 6,549 | |
| Democratic | Steve Miller | 39.82% | 4,333 | |
| Total Votes | 10,882 | |||
Michael Cantu ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 26 Republican primary.[15][16]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 26 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Michael Cantu (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for theFlorida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. IncumbentDwayne Taylor was unopposed in the Democratic primary, whileMichael Cantu was unopposed in the Republican primary. Taylor defeated Cantu in the general election.[17][18]
2012
Elections for theFlorida House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 14, 2012, and a general election onNovember 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 8, 2012. IncumbentDwayne Taylor (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.[19][20]
Campaign contributions
From 2012 to 2024, candidates for Florida House of Representatives District 26 raised a total of $1,854,053. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $92,703 on average. All figures come fromFollow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Florida House of Representatives District 26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2024 | $464,366 | 5 | $92,873 |
| 2022 | $217,632 | 2 | $108,816 |
| 2020 | $664,822 | 3 | $221,607 |
| 2018 | $266,724 | 4 | $66,681 |
| 2016 | $109,614 | 3 | $36,538 |
| 2014 | $81,695 | 2 | $40,848 |
| 2012 | $49,200 | 1 | $49,200 |
| Total | $1,854,053 | 20 | $92,703 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑Florida Senate Website Archive, "Florida Constitution," accessed December 16, 2013(referenced Article III, Section 15a)
- ↑The Florida Senate, "Constitution of the State of Florida," accessed February 10, 2023
- ↑National Conference of State Legislatures, "2025 Legislator Compensation," December 2, 2025
- ↑Florida State Legislature, "Florida Constitution," accessed February 11. 2021
- ↑Florida Legislature, "2023 Florida Statutes," accessed January 23, 2024(Statute 100.101(2), Florida Election Code)
- ↑Florida Legislature, "2023 Florida Statutes," accessed January 23, 2024(Statute 100.141 (1) (2), Florida Election Code)
- ↑Florida Legislature, "2023 Florida Statutes," accessed January 23, 2024(Statute 100.111 (1) (a-c), Florida Election Code)
- ↑Florida State Senate, "CS/SJR 100: Joint Resolution of Apportionment," accessed March 3, 2022
- ↑Florida Politics, "Florida Legislature approves redistricting maps for Senate and House," February 3, 2022
- ↑Florida Politics, "Ashley Moody petitions court on legislative maps as congressional redistricting continues to pitter," February 9, 2022
- ↑11.011.1All About Redistricting, "Florida," accessed April 22, 2015
- ↑Florida Constitution, "Article III, Sections 20-21," accessed April 22, 2015
- ↑Florida Department of State, "Candidate listing for 2016 general election," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑Florida Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑15.015.1Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑16.016.1Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑Florida Division of Elections, "2014 Florida Election Watch - Multi-County or District Offices," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed June 23, 2014
- ↑Florida Division of Elections, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed December 6, 2013
- ↑Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
