Candidate Info

How do I know who to Vote for?

We’re all stretched thin, and while some candidates are familiar, many names on the ballot are not. Thankfully, reliable information is available to help you feel confident and informed in your choices.

St. Johns County’s Supervisor of Elections
Locate the “CANDIDATE INFORMATION” tab to see what the candidates submitted.
Blue Voter's Guide
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Vote411
Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) in October of 2006, it provides nonpartisan information.
OpenSecrets
This is the nation's premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.

Legislative Scorecards
We will provide easy-to-understand information on how our current legislators have voted, so you can see how their decisions impact real people and everyday life.

Candidates
As the August primaries approach, we’ll share helpful, nonpartisan information about both local and state races to keep you informed.

Voting Made Easy
One of the simplest ways to vote is by Vote-By-Mail. You must be registered first, and then remember: a new Vote-By-Mail request is required after every election. Visit our Voter Information pages for quick links to the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections website, where you can complete your VBM application online in just a few minutes. Your voice matters — we hope you’ll use it!

Democrat Candidates

Florida Governor for 2026

  • Jerry Demings: Former Orlando police officer (1981-1998), former Orlando
    Police Chief (1998-2002), former Orange County Sheriff (2008-2018), current Orange
    County Mayor  
  • David Jolly: Former Republican U.S. representative from Florida’s 13th congressional district (2014–2017), current MSNBC political analyst 
  • Faith E. Antonio: Mother of three in Tampa (No campaign website found)
  • Evelyn Castillo-Bach: Executive Director of Balanced Justice Network –
    Changing the System 
  • Richard Paul Dembinsky: Professional engineer, former candidate for multiple
    races under different parties since 2004 including House District 28, Senate District 7,
    Senate District 8, Senate District 14, Chief Financial Officer and governor. (No campaign website found)
  • Thomas E. “Nova” Fernandez: Cuban-born immigrant, 20-year U.S. Air Force
    veteran, healthcare leader 
  • Dayna Marie Foster: Former librarian, current mathematics teacher at Fort Lauderdale High School 
  • Donald J. Peterson: Formerly ran for Florida governor in 2022 (no campaign website found)
  • Bill Slater: Content creator behind “How To Run for Governor of Florida 2026” 

Attorney General for 2026

Agriculture Commissioner for 2026

  • Chase Anderson Romagnano (No campaign website found)

US Congress for Congressional Districts 5 and 6 for 2026

District 5

District 6

City of St. Augustine Commission Seat 5 for 2026

  • Matt Brown

Anatasia Mosquito Control Board Seat 4 for 2026

  • Ed Slavin

Port, Waterways, and Beaches Group 3 for 2026

  • Peter Jennison

County Commission District 2 for 2026

  • Jennifer Bruce Allen (NPA)