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Politics in Balm

Who represents Balm

Balm is represented in Congress by Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody and Representative Vern Buchanan. Ron DeSantis is governor.

Rick ScottAshley MoodyVern Buchanan7 people represent Balm →
Election Day30days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Florida

What stands out about civic life in Balm

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Florida

Who represents Balm in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Balm.

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Ron DeSantisGovernor of FloridaRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗850-717-9337
State Senate · District 20
Jim BoydState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗941-742-6445Email
State House · District 70 Covers about 75% of Balm
Michael OwenState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 69 Covers about 25% of Balm
Danny AlvarezState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email

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Elections · 2024 general election

How Hillsborough County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Hillsborough County. Balm’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President674,907 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican50.7%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat47.6%
Others1.7%

Florida: Trump 56.1%, Harris 43.0%

U.S. Senate665,954 votes
Rick ScottRepublican50.5%
Debbie Mucarsel-powellDemocrat47.5%
Others2.0%

Florida: Scott 55.6%, Mucarsel-powell 42.8%

U.S. House · Florida's 16th District416,141 votes
Vern BuchananRepublican59.5%
Jan SchneiderDemocrat40.5%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 30 days away

What Florida voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Florida
  • U.S. SenateOne of Florida’s two seats (now Rick Scott, Ashley Moody)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Vern Buchanan)
  • GovernorNow Ron DeSantis
  • State legislatureThe 3 seats that cover Balm are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Balm
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Balm in Congress

Two senators for all of Florida, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Florida
Rick Scott
Rick ScottU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗202-224-5274
Ashley Moody
Ashley MoodyU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-3041
U.S. House · Florida's 16th District
Vern Buchanan
Vern BuchananU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2007Website ↗202-225-5015

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Balm by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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