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November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results

Highlands County election results

40,001ballots counted63.1% of 63,379 registered voters
17contests on the ballotstate, federal and local contests

Highlands County turnout

Ballots counted as a share of registered voters. Florida counts nearly all ballots by election night; these are the first unofficial returns, and official county returns are due by Nov. 16.

Ballots counted
Nov 2022 general57.8%
Nov 2024 general81.8%
Nov 2026 (unofficial)63.1%
Show the data
YearBallotsRegisteredTurnout
202239,92269,02357.84%
202452,30163,94181.80%
202640,00163,37963.11%

2022 and 2024: Florida Division of Elections official results. 2026: unofficial returns; registration is eligible active registered voters.

Local contests are from the Highlands County Supervisor of Elections (unofficial results, updated Nov. 6, 2:32 p.m.); state, federal and multicounty contests are from the Florida Division of Elections.

D DemocraticR Republican* Incumbent

Statewide and federal offices 5

  • United States Senator3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. AMAshley MoodyR67.2%26,720
    2. ANAngie NixonD31.7%12,596
    3. NJNeil J. GillespieNPA1.1%426
    Highlands County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Highlands County unofficial returns)
  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor8 candidatesTop 1 of 8 wins
    1. BDByron Donalds / Bryan AvilaR65.8%26,070
    2. DJDavid Jolly / Gwen GrahamD33.0%13,092
    3. SEScott Eckhard Jewett / Nicole SkellyL0.4%147
    4. CBCharles Burkett / Ruben A. CotoNPA0.2%95
    5. FJFrank J. Russo / Rachel RodriguezNPA0.2%92
    6. DODean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van VactorNPA0.2%66
    7. JPJeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto / Juan SantanaNPA0.1%57
    8. MDMoliere "Moe" Dimanche / Benjiman RojasNPA0.1%23
    9. KAKathy Anderson / Daniel NokovichWrite-in0.0%0
    10. EMErik Morris / LeRoy AlawaysWrite-in0.0%0
    Highlands County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Highlands County unofficial returns)
  • Attorney General2 candidates
    1. JUJames UthmeierR67.6%26,696
    2. JJJose Javier RodriguezD32.4%12,812
    Highlands County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Highlands County unofficial returns)
  • Chief Financial Officer2 candidates
    1. BIBlaise IngogliaR67.0%26,226
    2. ATAnnette TaddeoD33.0%12,939
    Highlands County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Highlands County unofficial returns)
  • Commissioner of Agriculture2 candidates
    1. WSWilton SimpsonR67.4%26,436
    2. JMJoey Mendoza AtkinsD32.6%12,784
    3. KGKyle "KC" GibsonWrite-in0.0%0
    Highlands County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Highlands County unofficial returns)

Constitutional amendments 3

  • Amendment No. 1: Budget Stabilization FundYes/No questionNeeds 60% to pass
    Amendment 1Ballot summary

    Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to increase the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections, require the legislature to transfer the lesser of $750 million or the amount required to reach 25% of the general revenue collections each year unless certain conditions are met, and allow the legislature to withdraw funds for critical state needs.

    A yes vote means

    Proposed by the Florida Legislature (Article III, Section 19, Florida Constitution). Constitutional amendments need 60% of the votes cast on the measure to pass.

    Needed to pass

    60%

    Source: Florida Division of Elections, Initiatives / Amendments / Revisions Database ↗
    1. NoNo52.5%19,712
    2. YesYes47.5%17,848
    Highlands County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Highlands County unofficial returns)
  • Amendment No. 2: Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land From TaxationYes/No questionNeeds 60% to pass
    Amendment 2Ballot summary

    Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to exempt tangible personal property habitually located or typically present on land classified as agricultural, used in the production of agricultural products or for agritourism activities, and owned by the landowner or leaseholder of the agricultural land from ad valorem taxation. If approved this amendment would first apply for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.

    A yes vote means

    Proposed by the Florida Legislature (Article VII, s. 3; Article XII, Florida Constitution). Constitutional amendments need 60% of the votes cast on the measure to pass.

    Needed to pass

    60%

    Source: Florida Division of Elections, Initiatives / Amendments / Revisions Database ↗
    1. YesYes67.2%25,626
    2. NoNo32.8%12,480
    Highlands County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Highlands County unofficial returns)
  • Amendment No. 3: Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap On Increases In Non-Homestead Property AssessmentsYes/No questionNeeds 60% to pass
    Amendment 3Ballot summary

    This amendment increases the homestead exemption, for all non-school taxes, to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and adjusts for inflation thereafter. It requires the Legislature to prescribe a uniform procedure for counties and municipalities, for their respective levies, to increase the homestead exemption up to full assessed value, and allows special districts, subject to referendum approval, to do the same. Persons who are not Florida residents on December 31, 2026, will receive the existing homestead exemption upon qualifying for a homestead exemption, with the increased homestead exemption beginning with the fifth year of exemption, to the extent permitted by the U.S. Constitution. This amendment reduces the annual cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%. This amendment requires counties and municipalities to use property taxes solely for public safety, education and schools, infrastructure, natural resources, bond debt service, retirement benefits for employees, and operations and administration. Other expenditures may be approved by county officers or county or municipal governing bodies unless prohibited by general law, notwithstanding Article VII, Section 9(a) of the Florida Constitution, which allows counties and municipalities to levy property taxes for their respective purposes. This amendment takes effect January 1, 2027.

    A yes vote means

    Proposed by the Florida Legislature (Article VII, Sections 4, 6, and 9, and Article XII, Florida Constitution). Constitutional amendments need 60% of the votes cast on the measure to pass.

    Needed to pass

    60%

    Source: Florida Division of Elections, Initiatives / Amendments / Revisions Database ↗
    1. YesYes63.1%24,426
    2. NoNo36.9%14,275
    Highlands County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Highlands County unofficial returns)

Judicial retention 1

  • Retention of Justice Carlos G. Muñiz, Florida Supreme CourtYes/No question
    Justice Carlos G. MuñizBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Justice Carlos G. Muñiz be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Carlos G. Muñiz on the Florida Supreme Court for a new six-year term. If a majority votes no, the seat becomes vacant when the current term ends and the Governor appoints a replacement from a judicial nominating commission’s list.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Florida Constitution, Article V, Sections 10 and 11 ↗
    1. YesYes67.8%24,176
    2. NoNo32.2%11,490
    Highlands County voters only25 of 25 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Highlands County unofficial returns)

U.S. House 1

Florida Legislature 1

City, town and village offices 2

Avon Park

  • Avon Park Council City of Avon Park6 candidatesTop 1 of 6 wins
    1. MTMaria T. Sutherland38.3%928
    2. JBJim Barnard23.6%573
    3. VBVern Bolton11.6%281
    4. GSGerald Snell10.2%247
    5. CDChris Downie9.1%220
    6. LELouis Edward Bates Sr.7.2%175
    Highlands County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 2:32 p.m. (county site)Source: Highlands County Supervisor of Elections
  • Avon Park Mayor2 candidates
    1. BGBrenda Gray Snell60.1%1,492
    2. GAGarrett Anderson39.9%990
    Highlands County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 2:32 p.m. (county site)Source: Highlands County Supervisor of Elections

City, town and village measures 1

Avon Park

School board 2

Highlands County School Board

Special districts 1

Sun 'N Lake Improvement District Board of Supervisors

  • Sun 'n Lake Improvement District Board of Supervisors2 candidates
    1. BPBeverly Phillips50.4%1,573
    2. SKStephen Kramer49.6%1,548
    Highlands County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 2:32 p.m. (county site)Source: Highlands County Supervisor of Elections

About this information

County results come from the Florida Division of Elections and the Highlands County Supervisor of Elections. See the source links on each result; counts are unofficial and will change until certification, and no winners are called here.