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November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results

Sumter County election results

95,727ballots counted73.6% of 130,072 registered voters
22contests on the ballotstate, federal and local contests

Sumter 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 general75.9%
Nov 2024 general84.4%
Nov 2026 (unofficial)73.6%
Show the data
YearBallotsRegisteredTurnout
202289,668118,11075.92%
2024106,259125,89384.40%
202695,727130,07273.60%

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

Local contests are from the Sumter County Supervisor of Elections (unofficial results, updated Nov. 5, 6:42 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 MoodyR71.2%67,650
    2. ANAngie NixonD27.9%26,566
    3. NJNeil J. GillespieNPA0.9%870
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter County unofficial returns)
  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor8 candidatesTop 1 of 8 wins
    1. BDByron Donalds / Bryan AvilaR69.5%66,109
    2. DJDavid Jolly / Gwen GrahamD29.7%28,202
    3. SEScott Eckhard Jewett / Nicole SkellyL0.3%320
    4. FJFrank J. Russo / Rachel RodriguezNPA0.2%157
    5. CBCharles Burkett / Ruben A. CotoNPA0.1%102
    6. DODean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van VactorNPA0.1%72
    7. JPJeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto / Juan SantanaNPA0.1%45
    8. MDMoliere "Moe" Dimanche / Benjiman RojasNPA0.0%39
    9. KAKathy Anderson / Daniel NokovichWrite-in0.0%0
    10. EMErik Morris / LeRoy AlawaysWrite-in0.0%0
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter County unofficial returns)
  • Attorney General2 candidates
    1. JUJames UthmeierR71.3%67,487
    2. JJJose Javier RodriguezD28.7%27,220
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter County unofficial returns)
  • Chief Financial Officer2 candidates
    1. BIBlaise IngogliaR71.0%66,613
    2. ATAnnette TaddeoD29.0%27,236
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter County unofficial returns)
  • Commissioner of Agriculture2 candidates
    1. WSWilton SimpsonR70.5%66,069
    2. JMJoey Mendoza AtkinsD29.5%27,602
    3. KGKyle "KC" GibsonWrite-in0.0%24
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter 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. YesYes50.6%45,131
    2. NoNo49.4%44,139
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter 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. YesYes69.3%62,196
    2. NoNo30.7%27,600
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter 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. YesYes70.4%63,668
    2. NoNo29.6%26,824
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter 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. YesYes76.2%61,974
    2. NoNo23.8%19,306
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter 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. YesYes77.2%63,540
    2. NoNo22.8%18,751
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter 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. YesYes76.3%62,030
    2. NoNo23.7%19,265
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter 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. YesYes73.2%61,489
    2. NoNo26.8%22,530
    Sumter County voters only33 of 33 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Sumter County unofficial returns)

U.S. House 1

Florida Legislature 1

City, town and village offices 2

Bushnell

Center Hill

Special districts 4

Village Community Development District 2

  • Village Community Development District 2 Seat 12 candidates
    1. TSTom Swiers54.0%1,542
    2. FSFrank Shallis46.0%1,315
    Sumter County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 6:42 p.m. (county site)Source: Sumter County Supervisor of Elections
  • Village Community Development District 2 Seat 22 candidates
    1. JCJames "Jim" Cipollone64.1%1,889
    2. DSDavid Stem35.9%1,059
    Sumter County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 6:42 p.m. (county site)Source: Sumter County Supervisor of Elections
  • Village Community Development District 2 Seat 32 candidates
    1. JCJames "Jim" Conti59.0%1,675
    2. HWHarold "Coach Hal" Whiting41.0%1,166
    Sumter County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 6:42 p.m. (county site)Source: Sumter County Supervisor of Elections

Village Community Development District 13

  • Village Community Development District 13 Seat 42 candidates
    1. KIKenneth Ivins66.4%4,828
    2. CKChuck Krouse33.6%2,443
    Sumter County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 6:42 p.m. (county site)Source: Sumter County Supervisor of Elections

County, school and other local measures 2

About this information

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