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November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results

Okaloosa County election results

78,024ballots counted52.6% of 148,349 registered voters
27contests on the ballotstate, federal and local contests

Okaloosa 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 general56.4%
Nov 2024 general76.0%
Nov 2026 (unofficial)52.6%
Show the data
YearBallotsRegisteredTurnout
202281,166144,01356.36%
2024114,820151,05376.01%
202678,024148,34952.59%

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

Local contests are from the Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections (unofficial results, updated Nov. 6, 1:46 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 MoodyR66.8%51,850
    2. ANAngie NixonD31.8%24,680
    3. NJNeil J. GillespieNPA1.3%1,043
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa County unofficial returns)
  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor8 candidatesTop 1 of 8 wins
    1. BDByron Donalds / Bryan AvilaR66.5%51,400
    2. DJDavid Jolly / Gwen GrahamD31.7%24,530
    3. SEScott Eckhard Jewett / Nicole SkellyL0.8%621
    4. FJFrank J. Russo / Rachel RodriguezNPA0.3%236
    5. CBCharles Burkett / Ruben A. CotoNPA0.2%182
    6. DODean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van VactorNPA0.2%175
    7. MDMoliere "Moe" Dimanche / Benjiman RojasNPA0.1%97
    8. JPJeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto / Juan SantanaNPA0.1%97
    9. EMErik Morris / LeRoy AlawaysWrite-in0.0%1
    10. KAKathy Anderson / Daniel NokovichWrite-in0.0%0
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa County unofficial returns)
  • Attorney General2 candidates
    1. JUJames UthmeierR67.8%51,948
    2. JJJose Javier RodriguezD32.2%24,629
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa County unofficial returns)
  • Chief Financial Officer2 candidates
    1. BIBlaise IngogliaR68.1%51,908
    2. ATAnnette TaddeoD31.9%24,326
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa County unofficial returns)
  • Commissioner of Agriculture2 candidates
    1. WSWilton SimpsonR68.0%52,031
    2. JMJoey Mendoza AtkinsD31.9%24,417
    3. KGKyle "KC" GibsonWrite-in0.0%10
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa 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. NoNo51.2%37,528
    2. YesYes48.8%35,791
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa 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. YesYes67.8%50,082
    2. NoNo32.2%23,780
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa 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. YesYes69.0%52,002
    2. NoNo31.0%23,402
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa County unofficial returns)

Judicial retention 6

  • Retention of Judge Clay Roberts, First District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge Clay RobertsBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge Clay Roberts be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Clay Roberts on the First 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. YesYes61.9%42,560
    2. NoNo38.1%26,162
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa County unofficial returns)
  • Retention of Judge Joseph Lewis JR., First District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge Joseph Lewis JR.Ballot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge Joseph Lewis Jr. be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Joseph Lewis JR. on the First 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. YesYes63.9%44,135
    2. NoNo36.1%24,903
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa County unofficial returns)
  • Retention of Judge Rachel Nordby, First District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge Rachel NordbyBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge Rachel Nordby be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Rachel Nordby on the First 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. YesYes64.6%44,342
    2. NoNo35.4%24,300
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa County unofficial returns)
  • Retention of Judge Raymond Treadwell, First District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge Raymond TreadwellBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge Raymond Treadwell be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Raymond Treadwell on the First 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. YesYes64.3%44,181
    2. NoNo35.7%24,517
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa County unofficial returns)
  • Retention of Judge Tim Osterhaus, First District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge Tim OsterhausBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge Tim Osterhaus be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Tim Osterhaus on the First 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. YesYes63.8%43,952
    2. NoNo36.2%24,942
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa 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. YesYes62.9%43,863
    2. NoNo37.1%25,924
    Okaloosa County voters only52 of 52 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Okaloosa County unofficial returns)

U.S. House 1

Florida Legislature 3

City, town and village offices 4

Crestview

  • City of Crestview City Council Precinct 12 candidates
    1. DBDusty B. Allison63.4%3,923
    2. FJFrederick Jackson Butts III36.6%2,269
    Okaloosa County countUpdated Nov. 6, 1:46 p.m. (county site)Source: Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections
  • City of Crestview City Council Precinct 23 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. SLSylvester L. Echols40.1%2,511
    2. ARApril Rencich35.5%2,222
    3. LELouis E. Rodriquez24.4%1,530
    Okaloosa County countUpdated Nov. 6, 1:46 p.m. (county site)Source: Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections

Destin

  • City of Destin City Council4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. CMChatham Morgan31.8%3,562
    2. JSJohn Stephens III26.4%2,966
    3. RBRodney Braden22.2%2,492
    4. RARoss A. Haynes19.6%2,192
    Okaloosa County countUpdated Nov. 6, 1:46 p.m. (county site)Source: Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections

Fort Walton Beach

  • City of Fort Walton Beach City Council10 candidates · vote for 4Top 4 of 10 win
    1. TCTyler Capelotti13.1%2,684
    2. DDDenise Dierker12.4%2,549
    3. SBSchuyler Black11.7%2,391
    4. MTMatthew Turpin11.2%2,304
    5. BBBrandon Bishop10.5%2,157
    6. TPT. Payne Walker9.7%1,997
    7. GJGloria J. DeBerry9.0%1,836
    8. JPJeffrey Pendleton8.7%1,781
    9. SCSteve Caldarelli7.9%1,612
    10. GGGlen Guarin5.8%1,190
    Okaloosa County countUpdated Nov. 6, 1:46 p.m. (county site)Source: Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections

City, town and village measures 2

Mary Esther

Valparaiso

School board 1

Okaloosa County School Board

County, school and other local measures 2

About this information

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