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2026 General Election/Walton County, FL

Walton County Election Results 2026 & Sample Ballot

Walton County voters will decide 22 contests on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, including Board of County Commissioners District 2, Board of County Commissioners District 4, and Walton County School Millage Referendum. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET), updated as the Walton County Supervisor of Elections releases them.

Polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, Nov. 3 This page shows every race on the ballot now and fills in with results on election night. Source: Walton County Supervisor of Elections.

Amendments and ballot questions

Walton County School Millage Referendum

Walton County voters will decide Walton County School Millage Referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Asks whether the Walton County School District should continue its existing one-half mill property tax levy for operating expenses. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Yes
  • No

Florida Amendment 1: Budget Stabilization Fund

Needs 60% to pass

Walton County voters will decide Florida Amendment 1: Budget Stabilization Fund on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Raises the cap on money held in the state Budget Stabilization Fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Yes
  • No

Florida Amendment 2: Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land from Taxation

Needs 60% to pass

Walton County voters will decide Florida Amendment 2: Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land from Taxation on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Exempts certain tangible personal property on agricultural land from property taxes, starting with the 2027 tax year. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Yes
  • No

Florida Amendment 3: Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments

Needs 60% to pass

Walton County voters will decide Florida Amendment 3: Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Increases the homestead property tax exemption for non-school levies and lowers the annual cap on non-homestead assessment increases from 10% to 5%. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Yes
  • No

Special districts

South Walton Fire District Seat 4

South Walton Fire District residents

Brian Christenson and Jim Jaquess are on the ballot in the South Walton Fire District Seat 4 race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Brian Christenson
  • Jim Jaquess

State races

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Byron Donalds / Bryan Avila (REP), David Jolly / Gwen Graham (DEM), Scott Eckhard Jewett / Nicole Skelly (LPF), Charles Burkett / Ruben A. Coto (NPA), Frank J. Russo / Rachel Rodriguez (NPA), Moliere "Moe" Dimanche / Benjiman Rojas (NPA), Dean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van Vactor (NPA), and Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto / Juan Santana (NPA) are on the ballot in the Governor and Lieutenant Governor race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Byron Donalds / Bryan Avila REP
  • David Jolly / Gwen Graham DEM
  • Scott Eckhard Jewett / Nicole Skelly LPF
  • Charles Burkett / Ruben A. Coto NPA
  • Frank J. Russo / Rachel Rodriguez NPA
  • Moliere "Moe" Dimanche / Benjiman Rojas NPA
  • Dean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van Vactor NPA
  • Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto / Juan Santana NPA

Attorney General

James Uthmeier (REP) and Jose Javier Rodriguez (DEM) are on the ballot in the Attorney General race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • James Uthmeier REP
  • Jose Javier Rodriguez DEM

Chief Financial Officer

Blaise Ingoglia (REP) and Annette Taddeo (DEM) are on the ballot in the Chief Financial Officer race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Blaise Ingoglia REP
  • Annette Taddeo DEM

Commissioner of Agriculture

Wilton Simpson (REP) and Joey Mendoza Atkins (DEM) are on the ballot in the Commissioner of Agriculture race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Wilton Simpson REP
  • Joey Mendoza Atkins DEM

State Senator District 2

Jay Trumbull (REP) and Lauren Donahoo (DEM) are on the ballot in the State Senator District 2 race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Jay Trumbull REP
  • Lauren Donahoo DEM

State Representative District 5

Shane Abbott (REP) and Alex Finney (DEM) are on the ballot in the State Representative District 5 race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Shane Abbott REP
  • Alex Finney DEM

Federal races

United States Senator

Ashley Moody (REP), Angie Nixon (DEM), and Neil J. Gillespie (NPA) are on the ballot in the United States Senator race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Ashley Moody REP
  • Angie Nixon DEM
  • Neil J. Gillespie NPA

Representative in Congress District 1

Walton voters in Congressional District 1

Jimmy Patronis (REP), Gay Valimont (DEM), and Tyler L. Davis (NPA) are on the ballot in the Representative in Congress District 1 race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Jimmy Patronis REP
  • Gay Valimont DEM
  • Tyler L. Davis NPA

Representative in Congress District 2

Walton voters in Congressional District 2

Austin Rogers (REP) and Amanda Marie Green (DEM) are on the ballot in the Representative in Congress District 2 race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Austin Rogers REP
  • Amanda Marie Green DEM

Judges

Retain Justice Carlos G. Muñiz (Supreme Court)

Walton County voters will decide Retain Justice Carlos G. Muñiz (Supreme Court) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Yes
  • No

Retain Judge Joseph Lewis Jr. (First District Court of Appeal)

Walton County voters will decide Retain Judge Joseph Lewis Jr. (First District Court of Appeal) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Yes
  • No

Retain Judge Rachel Nordby (First District Court of Appeal)

Walton County voters will decide Retain Judge Rachel Nordby (First District Court of Appeal) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Yes
  • No

Retain Judge Tim Osterhaus (First District Court of Appeal)

Walton County voters will decide Retain Judge Tim Osterhaus (First District Court of Appeal) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Yes
  • No

Retain Judge Clay Roberts (First District Court of Appeal)

Walton County voters will decide Retain Judge Clay Roberts (First District Court of Appeal) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Yes
  • No

Retain Judge Raymond Treadwell (First District Court of Appeal)

Walton County voters will decide Retain Judge Raymond Treadwell (First District Court of Appeal) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

  • Yes
  • No

Unopposed on the ballot

  • Board of County Commissioners District 2: Warren Whitaker (REP)
  • Board of County Commissioners District 4: Jim Bagby (REP)

Compared with past elections in Walton County

Turnout

57.6%202283%2024

2024: President and Vice President

  • Donald J. Trump (REP): 78.2% (38,970)
  • Kamala D. Harris (DEM): 20.7% (10,287)
  • Write-in: 0.4% (201)
  • Chase Oliver (LPF): 0.4% (180)
  • Jill Stein (GRE): 0.2% (97)
  • Peter Sonski (ASP): 0.1% (26)
  • Randall Terry (CPF): 0% (22)
  • Claudia De la Cruz (PSL): 0% (19)

2024: Representative in Congress District 1 (Walton portion)

  • Matt Gaetz (REP): 77.8% (24,989)
  • Gay Valimont (DEM): 22.2% (7,142)

2022: Governor and Lieutenant Governor

  • Ron DeSantis (REP): 82.4% (28,647)
  • Charlie Crist (DEM): 17.6% (6,112)

2022: United States Senator

  • Marco Rubio (REP): 81.7% (28,203)
  • Val Demings (DEM): 18.3% (6,326)

Past results: official county and state election results.

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Election news from Walton County

Official updates

Results, recounts and certification come from the Walton County Supervisor of Elections. Results stay unofficial until the county canvass is certified, county canvass: Nov. 13.

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Questions

What are the results of Walton County School Millage Referendum in Walton County?

Walton County voters will decide Walton County School Millage Referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Asks whether the Walton County School District should continue its existing one-half mill property tax levy for operating expenses. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

What are the results of Florida Amendment 1: Budget Stabilization Fund in Walton County?

Walton County voters will decide Florida Amendment 1: Budget Stabilization Fund on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Raises the cap on money held in the state Budget Stabilization Fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

What are the results of Florida Amendment 2: Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land from Taxation in Walton County?

Walton County voters will decide Florida Amendment 2: Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land from Taxation on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Exempts certain tangible personal property on agricultural land from property taxes, starting with the 2027 tax year. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

What are the results of Florida Amendment 3: Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments in Walton County?

Walton County voters will decide Florida Amendment 3: Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Increases the homestead property tax exemption for non-school levies and lowers the annual cap on non-homestead assessment increases from 10% to 5%. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

Who is running in the South Walton Fire District Seat 4 race in Walton County?

Brian Christenson and Jim Jaquess are on the ballot in the South Walton Fire District Seat 4 race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

Who is running in the Governor and Lieutenant Governor race in Walton County?

Byron Donalds / Bryan Avila (REP), David Jolly / Gwen Graham (DEM), Scott Eckhard Jewett / Nicole Skelly (LPF), Charles Burkett / Ruben A. Coto (NPA), Frank J. Russo / Rachel Rodriguez (NPA), Moliere "Moe" Dimanche / Benjiman Rojas (NPA), Dean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van Vactor (NPA), and Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto / Juan Santana (NPA) are on the ballot in the Governor and Lieutenant Governor race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

Who is running in the Attorney General race in Walton County?

James Uthmeier (REP) and Jose Javier Rodriguez (DEM) are on the ballot in the Attorney General race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

Who is running in the Chief Financial Officer race in Walton County?

Blaise Ingoglia (REP) and Annette Taddeo (DEM) are on the ballot in the Chief Financial Officer race in Walton County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Results will appear here after polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).

When will Walton County election results be available?

Polls close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The Walton County Supervisor of Elections posts unofficial results as ballots are counted; this page updates on its own. Results become official when the county canvass is certified, county canvass: Nov. 13.

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