Who is running for Longwood Commissioner, District 3 in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot in Longwood, Florida: Coury Matthew Knowles, Matt McMillan and Michael Pfenning. The Decent Ballot's ratings: Coury Matthew Knowles, seems like good people (our pick); Matt McMillan, compromised; Michael Pfenning, not enough info.

When is early voting in Seminole County, Florida for November 2026?

Early voting in Seminole County runs Monday, October 19 to Sunday, November 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, at 7 sites; you can use any of them. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sites are listed at https://voteseminole.gov/how-to-vote/early-voting/

Where are the polling places in Seminole County?

On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place. Look it up with the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections: https://voteseminole.gov/voters/are-you-election-ready/#find-my-polling-place

Longwood, FL Elections 2026: Who's Running for City Council

Who is running in Longwood, Florida in 2026

Longwood Commissioner, District 3: Coury Matthew Knowles, Matt McMillan and Michael Pfenning

Longwood elections

City races are nonpartisan. Jeff Taylor won District 5 unopposed.

Longwood Commissioner, District 3

Vote for one

Coury Matthew Knowles

Seems like good people

Seminole County educator since 2002; runs a youth camp in Longwood

Born with cerebral palsy, he became the University of Florida's first disabled baseball coach. Says he will "fight for policies that create opportunity, equity, and dignity for every neighbor."

Sources: Campaign site, Supervisor of Elections candidate list

Matt McMillan

Compromised

Incumbent since 2020; city mayor 2024 to 2025; tax attorney

A Longwood native and tax lawyer who calls himself a "fiscal conservative" and warns that Amendment 3 could force service cuts. Lists endorsements from Longwood Police and Longwood Fire.

Sources: Campaign site, Supervisor of Elections candidate list

Michael Pfenning

Not enough info

Candidate

Our research turned up nothing on his background or positions.

Sources: Supervisor of Elections candidate list

Also on your ballot

Every Seminole County voter also picks in these races. Full write-ups on the Seminole County page.

County Commissioner, District 4: Charline Santos Seems like good people, Amy Lockhart Compromised
County Court Judge, Group 6: Alena Chaban Seems like good people, Wayne Culver Not good people
U.S. Senator: Angie Nixon Seems like good people, Ashley Moody Not good people, Neil J. Gillespie Not enough info
Governor and Lieutenant Governor: David Jolly Seems like good people, Byron Donalds Not good people
Attorney General: Jose Javier Rodriguez Seems like good people, James Uthmeier Not good people
Chief Financial Officer: Annette Taddeo Seems like good people, Blaise Ingoglia Compromised
Commissioner of Agriculture: Joey Mendoza Atkins Seems like good people, Wilton Simpson Not good people
U.S. Representative, District 7: Bale Dalton Seems like good people, Ryan Elijah Not good people
State Senator, District 10: John Lowndes Seems like good people, Jason Brodeur Not good people
State Representative, District 36: Darryl Block Seems like good people, Rachel Plakon Not good people
State Representative, District 37: Jane Aman Seems like good people, Robert Prater Compromised
State Representative, District 38: Nik Dean Seems like good people, Emily Duda Buckley Compromised
State Representative, District 39: Jarod Fox Not enough info, Doug Bankson Not good people

When and where to vote

Monday, October 5, 2026. That is the deadline for this election. Check your registration at registertovoteflorida.gov.

Early voting

Monday, October 19 to Sunday, November 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, at any of 7 sites: the Supervisor of Elections office in Sanford, the West Branch (Longwood), Central Branch (Casselberry), Northwest Branch (Lake Mary), East Branch (Oviedo) and North Branch (Sanford) libraries, and the Oviedo Aquatic Center. Locations.

Election Day

Tuesday, November 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at your assigned polling place. Find yours or see the polling place list (PDF). Precinct 55's polling place has changed.

Mail ballot

Request one by 5 p.m. Thursday, October 22 (online or 407-585-8683). The office must receive your ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day; postmarks don't count. One Forever stamp covers the return postage. Track your ballot.

Drop boxes

Secure Ballot Intake Stations sit at every early voting site during early voting hours. You can also hand your ballot in at the Supervisor of Elections office, 1500 E. Airport Blvd., Sanford, during business hours. Details.

Bring

Photo and signature ID: one ID with both, or two that together show both, such as a Florida driver license or ID card, U.S. passport, military ID or student ID. No ID? You can still vote a provisional ballot. What to expect.

Your ballot

Seminole County hadn't posted a countywide sample ballot by October 11. Get your own sample ballot from My Voter Record, and see the county candidate list. Florida leaves unopposed races off the ballot.

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