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November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results

Lake County election results

179,116ballots counted63.1% of 283,780 registered voters
57contests on the ballotstate, federal and local contests

Lake 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 general58.1%
Nov 2024 general89.7%
Nov 2026 (unofficial)63.1%
Show the data
YearBallotsRegisteredTurnout
2022160,572276,18958.14%
2024228,792254,94989.74%
2026179,116283,78063.12%

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

Local contests are from the Lake County Supervisor of Elections (unofficial results, updated Nov. 6, 12:53 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 MoodyR58.6%104,360
    2. ANAngie NixonD40.2%71,579
    3. NJNeil J. GillespieNPA1.2%2,133
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake County unofficial returns)
  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor8 candidatesTop 1 of 8 wins
    1. BDByron Donalds / Bryan AvilaR57.2%101,703
    2. DJDavid Jolly / Gwen GrahamD41.5%73,742
    3. SEScott Eckhard Jewett / Nicole SkellyL0.5%943
    4. FJFrank J. Russo / Rachel RodriguezNPA0.2%399
    5. CBCharles Burkett / Ruben A. CotoNPA0.2%292
    6. DODean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van VactorNPA0.1%274
    7. MDMoliere "Moe" Dimanche / Benjiman RojasNPA0.1%147
    8. JPJeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto / Juan SantanaNPA0.1%129
    9. EMErik Morris / LeRoy AlawaysWrite-in0.0%2
    10. KAKathy Anderson / Daniel NokovichWrite-in0.0%1
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake County unofficial returns)
  • Attorney General2 candidates
    1. JUJames UthmeierR58.8%103,734
    2. JJJose Javier RodriguezD41.2%72,763
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake County unofficial returns)
  • Chief Financial Officer2 candidates
    1. BIBlaise IngogliaR58.7%102,673
    2. ATAnnette TaddeoD41.3%72,243
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake County unofficial returns)
  • Commissioner of Agriculture2 candidates
    1. WSWilton SimpsonR58.2%102,194
    2. JMJoey Mendoza AtkinsD41.7%73,206
    3. KGKyle "KC" GibsonWrite-in0.0%29
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake 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. NoNo58.8%97,286
    2. YesYes41.2%68,122
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake 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. YesYes63.5%105,725
    2. NoNo36.5%60,908
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake 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. YesYes65.0%110,865
    2. NoNo35.0%59,747
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake County unofficial returns)

Judicial retention 4

  • Retention of Judge F. Rand Wallis, Fifth District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge F. Rand WallisBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge F. Rand Wallis be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps F. Rand Wallis on the Fifth District Court of Appeal 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. YesYes67.0%100,752
    2. NoNo33.0%49,703
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake County unofficial returns)
  • Retention of Judge John M. Harris, Fifth District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge John M. HarrisBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge John M. Harris be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps John M. Harris on the Fifth District Court of Appeal 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. YesYes68.0%106,527
    2. NoNo32.0%50,076
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake County unofficial returns)
  • Retention of Judge Scott D. Makar, Fifth District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge Scott D. MakarBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge Scott D. Makar be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Scott D. Makar on the Fifth District Court of Appeal 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. YesYes66.6%103,760
    2. NoNo33.4%52,074
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake County unofficial returns)
  • 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. YesYes63.7%100,572
    2. NoNo36.3%57,270
    Lake County voters only92 of 92 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Lake County unofficial returns)

U.S. House 2

Florida Legislature 3

County offices and courts 2

  • County Commissioner District 21 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. SMSean M. ParksR88.4%123,535
    2. WWrite-inWrite-in11.6%16,149
    Lake County count92 of 92 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections
  • County Commissioner District 42 candidates
    1. LCLeslie CampioneR58.3%101,466
    2. EEEgor EmeryD41.4%72,051
    3. WWrite-inWrite-in0.3%513
    Lake County count92 of 92 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections

City, town and village offices 22

Astatula

  • Astatula Council Member, Seats 3 and 44 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. KMKay MacQueen39.6%508
    2. BMBarry Mosley37.3%478
    3. NMNolene Meeks12.7%163
    4. CMCheryl Marinelli10.4%134
    Lake County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections
  • Astatula Mayor, (Seat 5)2 candidates
    1. MHMike Hopper79.8%635
    2. ZTZane Teeters20.2%161
    Lake County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections

Clermont

  • Clermont City Council, Seat 3 (Mayor)2 candidates
    1. TMTim Murry56.4%10,784
    2. JFJoe Fumasi43.6%8,322
    Lake County count10 of 10 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections
  • Clermont City Council, Seat 52 candidates
    1. WPWilliam "Bill" Petersen59.6%10,983
    2. MGMichael Gonzalez40.4%7,433
    Lake County count10 of 10 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections

Eustis

Fruitland Park

  • Fruitland Park Commissioner, District 12 candidates
    1. PDPatrick DeGrave69.1%790
    2. CYCarl Yauk30.9%353
    Lake County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections
  • Fruitland Park Commissioner, District 32 candidates
    1. MLMitchell Langley52.1%400
    2. SSShayna Stanfield Grunewald47.9%368
    Lake County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections

Groveland

  • Groveland Council District 1, Mayor2 candidates
    1. KKKeith "Chef" Keogh69.8%5,993
    2. JFJudith Fike30.2%2,599
    Lake County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections
  • Groveland Council Member, District 32 candidates
    1. KMKhrystyna McCoy-Tremaine66.2%1,217
    2. BGBarbara Gaines33.8%621
    Lake County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections
  • Groveland Council Member, District 52 candidates
    1. AJAmy Jo Carroll62.3%800
    2. MMMichelle McIntyre37.7%484
    Lake County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections

Howey Town

  • Howey Town Councilor7 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 7 win
    1. RTRick Thomas21.8%558
    2. JCJonathan Colon Mercado20.0%511
    3. BSBrad Smith18.3%468
    4. LMLeslie Manning13.4%343
    5. JHJoshua Husemann10.0%256
    6. RDRenee D. Lannaman9.2%234
    7. JAJonathan Arnold7.3%187
    Lake County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections

Leesburg

Mascotte

Minneola

  • Minneola Council Member, Seat 12 candidates
    1. PSPam Serviss58.1%3,916
    2. MLMonica Luna41.9%2,828
    Lake County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections
  • Minneola Council Member, Seat 33 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. EHErick Hernandez48.6%3,440
    2. DCDenise Calderon28.4%2,006
    3. JPJuan P. Camacho23.0%1,628
    Lake County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections
  • Minneola Council Member, Seat 53 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. JMJennifer Morse36.7%2,521
    2. CHChase Hansen32.0%2,199
    3. NENathanael "Nate" Edmund31.3%2,150
    Lake County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections

Montverde

  • Montverde Town Council4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. JMJoe Morganelli27.9%557
    2. CWCarol Womack25.3%506
    3. AWAaron Wadsworth24.5%489
    4. JRJimmy Rogers22.3%446
    Lake County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections

Mount Dora

  • Mount Dora Councilmember, At-Large3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. MAMichael A. Garcia40.4%2,821
    2. BSBailey Stack37.6%2,623
    3. CMCharity McClarty22.0%1,535
    Lake County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections

Tavares

City, town and village measures 4

Astatula

Tavares

School board 1

Lake County School Board

  • School Board, District 11 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. PKPat KelleyR91.3%120,404
    2. WWrite-inWrite-in8.7%11,526
    Lake County count92 of 92 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections

Special districts 3

Avalon Groves Community Development District Board

  • Avalon Groves Cdd Board, Seat 32 candidates
    1. DADavid Allen Wagner52.2%738
    2. SHSamuel Harrison Jones III47.8%675
    Lake County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections
  • Avalon Groves Cdd Board, Seat 42 candidates
    1. RWRobert Wolski53.0%756
    2. JCJohn Christopher Donahue47.0%669
    Lake County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections
  • Avalon Groves Cdd Board, Seat 52 candidates
    1. BRBonnie Raymond60.6%846
    2. EMEugene Mastrangeli39.4%550
    Lake County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated Nov. 6, 12:53 p.m. (county site)Source: Lake County Supervisor of Elections

County, school and other local measures 8

About this information

County results come from the Florida Division of Elections and the Lake 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.