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November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results

Bay County election results

70,687ballots counted54.9% of 128,668 registered voters
30contests on the ballotstate, federal and local contests

Bay 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 general54.1%
Nov 2024 general74.2%
Nov 2026 (unofficial)54.9%
Show the data
YearBallotsRegisteredTurnout
202267,243124,33854.08%
202498,676132,89174.25%
202670,687128,66854.94%

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

Local contests are from the Bay County Supervisor of Elections (unofficial results, updated Nov. 5, 6:56 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 MoodyR69.3%48,764
    2. ANAngie NixonD29.5%20,761
    3. NJNeil J. GillespieNPA1.1%804
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay County unofficial returns)
  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor8 candidatesTop 1 of 8 wins
    1. BDByron Donalds / Bryan AvilaR69.1%48,429
    2. DJDavid Jolly / Gwen GrahamD29.5%20,701
    3. SEScott Eckhard Jewett / Nicole SkellyL0.6%413
    4. FJFrank J. Russo / Rachel RodriguezNPA0.2%163
    5. CBCharles Burkett / Ruben A. CotoNPA0.2%152
    6. DODean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van VactorNPA0.1%108
    7. MDMoliere "Moe" Dimanche / Benjiman RojasNPA0.1%65
    8. JPJeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto / Juan SantanaNPA0.1%61
    9. KAKathy Anderson / Daniel NokovichWrite-in0.0%0
    10. EMErik Morris / LeRoy AlawaysWrite-in0.0%0
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay County unofficial returns)
  • Attorney General2 candidates
    1. JUJames UthmeierR70.1%48,820
    2. JJJose Javier RodriguezD29.9%20,838
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay County unofficial returns)
  • Chief Financial Officer2 candidates
    1. BIBlaise IngogliaR70.1%48,718
    2. ATAnnette TaddeoD29.9%20,757
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay County unofficial returns)
  • Commissioner of Agriculture2 candidates
    1. WSWilton SimpsonR70.0%48,659
    2. JMJoey Mendoza AtkinsD30.0%20,873
    3. KGKyle "KC" GibsonWrite-in0.0%5
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay 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. NoNo53.9%36,318
    2. YesYes46.1%31,044
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay 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. YesYes68.8%46,413
    2. NoNo31.1%21,001
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay 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. YesYes71.1%48,796
    2. NoNo28.9%19,793
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay 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. YesYes62.4%39,814
    2. NoNo37.6%24,019
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay 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. YesYes63.7%40,765
    2. NoNo36.3%23,235
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay 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. YesYes65.6%41,853
    2. NoNo34.4%21,970
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay 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. YesYes65.3%41,546
    2. NoNo34.7%22,082
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay 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. YesYes64.3%40,996
    2. NoNo35.7%22,776
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay 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. YesYes63.8%40,928
    2. NoNo36.2%23,203
    Bay County voters only30 of 30 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Bay County unofficial returns)

U.S. House 1

Florida Legislature 2

City, town and village offices 4

Callaway

Panama City Beach

City, town and village measures 6

Lynn Haven Clarifying

  • City of Lynn Haven Clarifying the City Charter Review ProcessYes/No question
    City of Lynn Haven Clarifying the City Charter Review ProcessBallot title

    City of Lynn Haven Clarifying the City Charter Review Process

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Bay County Supervisor of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes85.5%6,516
    2. NoNo14.5%1,105
    Bay County countUpdated Nov. 5, 6:56 p.m. (county site)Source: Bay County Supervisor of Elections

Lynn Haven Extending Time

  • City of Lynn Haven Extending Time to Fill Vacancy on CommissionYes/No question
    City of Lynn Haven Extending Time to Fill Vacancy on CommissionBallot title

    City of Lynn Haven Extending Time to Fill Vacancy on Commission

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Bay County Supervisor of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes70.6%5,370
    2. NoNo29.4%2,235
    Bay County countUpdated Nov. 5, 6:56 p.m. (county site)Source: Bay County Supervisor of Elections

Lynn Haven Updating

  • City of Lynn Haven Updating the Method of CompensationYes/No question
    City of Lynn Haven Updating the Method of CompensationBallot title

    City of Lynn Haven Updating the Method of Compensation

    A yes vote means

    The full ballot question is available from the county elections office.

    Source: Bay County Supervisor of Elections ↗
    1. YesYes71.2%5,404
    2. NoNo28.8%2,184
    Bay County countUpdated Nov. 5, 6:56 p.m. (county site)Source: Bay County Supervisor of Elections

Panama

School board 1

Bay County School Board

Special districts 2

Lake Powell Community Development District

About this information

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