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2026 Race · Florida

U.S. House (District 26)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 26) in Florida is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican), Nicole Locklin (Democratic), and Deborah Meidinger Hosey (No Party Affiliation). The seat is currently held by Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican), who has served since January 2003, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Nicole Locklin

Democratic

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Deborah Meidinger Hosey

No Party Affiliation

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Incumbent's record this term

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Mario Diaz-Balart

Republican · Since January 2003

Vice Chair

Appropriations

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations· Vice Chair

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8595

    National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

  • HR.4397

    Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025

2026 Florida U.S. House (District 26) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 26) in Florida in 2026?

Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican), Nicole Locklin (Democratic), and Deborah Meidinger Hosey (No Party Affiliation). Mario Diaz-Balart is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Florida U.S. House (District 26) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Florida and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Mario Diaz-Balart, a Republican, currently represents Florida, serving since January 2003.

What committees does Mario Diaz-Balart serve on?

Mario Diaz-Balart serves on House Committee on Appropriations. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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