Voter Information
Activist Group in St Johns County, FLSaint Johns County Supervisor of Elections:
All the candidates on the ballot in Florida:
League of Women Voters Non-Partisan Resource:
Florida Legislature Info
As of 2026, Republicans control the Florida House, Senate, and the Governorship — a hold on total power that has lasted 30 years.
Florida House
Florida House of Representatives 120 seats | 2-year terms | Every seat is on the ballot every election
- Current breakdown: 85 Republicans, 35 Democrats
- More Democrats are running for these seats than in decades
- Democrats need to flip 26 seats to take the majority
Florida Senate
40 seats | 4-year terms | Half the seats are on the ballot every two years
- Current breakdown: 27 Republicans, 13 Democrats
- Democrats need to pick up 8 seats to take the majority
U.S. Legislature Info
U.S. House of Representatives 435 seats | All seats on the ballot every two years
- Current breakdown: 217 Republicans, 214 Democrats, 1 Independent, 3 vacancies
- Republicans hold a razor-thin margin
Key responsibilities of the U.S. House:
- Investigates the Executive Branch
- Passes legislation by a simple majority vote
- All tax and spending bills originate in the House
- Conducts impeachment proceedings — simple majority passes
U.S. Senate 100 seats | 2 Senators per state | 6-year terms
- Current breakdown: 53 Republicans, 47 Democrats and Independents (who caucus together)
- Democrats need 4 flips to take control of the Senate
Key responsibilities of the U.S. Senate:
- Confirms all judicial nominees, including Supreme Court justices — whose rulings directly affect civil rights, reproductive rights, and immigration
- Confirms Presidential appointments
- Passes legislation by a two-thirds vote (67 members)
- Conducts impeachment trials — a two-thirds vote is required to convict
- Works with the House to pass budgets, legislation, and declarations of war
St. Johns County Local Races
All candidates running for local office are listed on the SJC Supervisor of Elections website: votesjc.gov — Candidate List
Interested in running for office yourself? The St. Johns County Democratic Party can answer your questions and guide you through the process. stjohnsdemocrats.org