ABC-FEC endorses candidates across Brevard, Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast (ABC-FEC) has announced its endorsements for the November 3, 2026 General Election. They support candidates who share ABC’s commitment and values of free enterprise, open and fair competition, workforce development, safety and the merit shop philosophy.
The endorsements were made following a candidate questionnaire, review, and interview process conducted by the ABC-FEC’s Government and Political Affairs team and the Legislative Committee. Candidates were evaluated based on their positions on issues important to Florida’s commercial construction industry, including workforce development, apprenticeship education, permitting, regulation, economic growth and open competition.
“Our members build the schools, hospitals, ports, warehouses and offices this region depends on, and they employ hundreds of thousands of Floridians in careers that do not require a traditional four-year degree,” said Peter Dyga, President and CEO of ABC Florida East Coast. “The candidates on this slate understand that a strong construction economy depends on open competition, a trained workforce, and a permitting process that works. We encourage our members to share this information with their employees and for them to vote for our endorsed candidates.”
ABC-FEC’s endorsements span federal, state and local races throughout the chapter’s footprint. The chapter has made its 2026 General Election political endorsement cards available online, organized by county and region, to provide members and the broader community with a convenient resource for the November election.
All political endorsement cards separated by area are available to download by clicking here.
The ABC-FEC-endorsed candidates are:
Statewide Endorsements
Governor/Lieutenant Governor
Byron Donalds/Bryan Ávila (R)
Attorney General
James Uthmeier (R)
Chief Financial Officer
Blaise Ingoglia (R)
Commissioner of Agriculture
Wilton Simpson (R)
U.S. Senate
Ashley Moody (R)
All political endorsement cards separated by area are available to download by clicking here.
Broward/ Palm Beach Counties
U.S. House of Representatives
District 20 – Brent Andersen (R)
District 21 – Brian Mast (R)
District 25 – Scott Singer (R)
District 26 – Mario Diaz-Balart (R)
Florida Senate
District 24 – Mack Bernard (R)
District 30 – Lauren Book (D)
Florida House of Representatives
District 87 – Jon Maples (R)
District 89 – Debra Tendrich (D)
District 90 – Rob Long (D)
District 91 – Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R)
District 93 – Anne Gerwig (R)
District 94 – Meg Weinberger (R)
District 100 – Yoni Anijar (R)
District 101 – Hillary Cassel (R)
District 102 – Mery Lopez-Palma (R)
Palm Beach County Commission
District 4 – Marci Woodward (R)
District 6 – Sara Baxter (R)
Palm Beach County School Board
District 4 – Christina Romelus (NP)
All political endorsement cards separated by area are available to download by clicking here.
Miami-Dade County
U.S. House of Representatives
District 25 – Scott Singer (R)
District 26 – Mario Diaz-Balart (R)
District 27 – Maria Elvira Salazar (R)
District 28 – Carlos Giménez (R)
Florida Senate
District 34 – Ashley Gantt (D)
District 38 – Alexis Calatayud (R)
District 40 – Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)
Florida House of Representatives
District 115 – Omar Blanco (R)
District 116 – Ashley Perez-Biliskov (R)
District 118 – Mike Redondo (R)
District 119 – Juan Carlos Porras (R)
Miami-Dade County Commission
District 5 – Vicki Lopez (NP)
All political endorsement cards separated by area are available to download by clicking here.
Brevard County
U.S. House of Representatives
District 8 – Mike Haridopolos (R)
Florida House of Representatives
District 30 – Chase Tramont (R)
District 31 – Matt Woodside (R)
District 32 – Brian Hodgers (R)
District 33 – Monique Miller (R)
District 34 – Robert Brackett (R)
Brevard County Commission
District 1 – Micah Loyd (R)
District 4 – Rob Feltner (R)
Brevard County School Board
District 2 – Gene Trent (NP)
District 5 – Michele McCormack (NP)
All political endorsement cards separated by area are available to download by clicking here.
Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie Counties
U.S. House of Representatives
District 21 – Brian Mast (R)
Florida House of Representatives
District 85 – Anthony Bonna (R)
District 86 – John Snyder (R)
St. Lucie County School Board
District 5 – Lisa Kessler (NP)
All political endorsement cards separated by area are available to download by clicking here.
We encourage our members to share this information with their employees and for them to vote for our endorsed candidates.
ABC-FEC encourages its members to share the endorsement cards available online with their employees and for them to vote for our endorsed candidates in the November 3 General Election. Vote-by-mail ballots have been mailed in all counties. Early voting begins October 19 in Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties and October 21 in Martin County, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
The chapter’s endorsements are based on ABC’s principles and the merit shop philosophy, support of free enterprise, open competition, and the right of individuals and businesses to choose how they work and build their careers.
Endorsements are made by the Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter Political Committee and are not authorized by any candidate’s committee.
All political endorsement cards separated by area are available to download by clicking here.
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About Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC FEC)
The East Coast Chapter represents general and specialty contractors, associate and supplier members from Key West to Brevard County who share ABC’s belief in open and competitive processes, and the importance of industry education, training, and safety services. For more information, call 954-984-0075 or visit www.abceastflorida.com.
Media contact: Jennifer Clarin of BoardroomPR – jclarin@boardroompr.com or 954-816-4093
