Hernando Sun Hosts Candidate Forum at Brooksville Elks Lodge on July 25

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The Hernando Sun hosted a candidate forum on July 25, 2026, at the Brooksville Elks Lodge No. 2582, giving voters a chance to hear directly from candidates running for several key local and state offices. The event covered races spanning Hernando County, the Fifth Judicial Circuit, and state legislative districts, making it one of the most comprehensive candidate forums held in the region ahead of the election season.

Candidates from multiple contested races took the stage throughout the evening. The forum featured discussions on local governance, education, agriculture, and judicial leadership, offering Hernando County residents a rare opportunity to compare candidates side by side before casting their ballots.

The following races were featured at the forum:

  1. Hernando County Commissioner District 2 (covered in two parts)
  2. Hernando County Commissioner District 4
  3. Hernando County School Board District 1
  4. Hernando County School Board District 5
  5. State Representative District 52
  6. State Representative District 53
  7. Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Judge, Group 27
  8. Florida Agriculture Commissioner

Forums like this play a critical role in local democracy, particularly in fast-growing Hernando County, where decisions on land use, school funding, and public safety directly affect tens of thousands of residents across Brooksville, Spring Hill, and surrounding communities. Voters are encouraged to review recordings of the forum, available through the Hernando Sun, to make informed decisions at the polls. Additional information on candidate positions and election dates can be found through the Hernando County Clerk of Courts and the Florida Division of Elections.

Originally reported by Hernando Sun

Sources: Hernando Sun

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