The Florida Cabinet races are set for November

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 445

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The races are now set for the three Cabinet positions on the ballot in this November’s elections, and the incumbent Republicans will be favorite in all three.

Agriculture Commissioner

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson defeated Matt Taylor (a/k/a “Matt the Welder”) for the Republican nomination, 69%-31%, and he will be the prohibitive favorite against Democrat Joey Mendoza Atkins.

Atkins is a Miami trial attorney and former sports agent. Outside of an $8,400 loan to his …

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