Sitting State Senator for District 12. November 3, 2026 result under review here as of November 4; no new-term win is recorded pending confirmation.
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- Works to protect our conservative values. source
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Election update, November 4, 2026: The November 3, 2026 result remains under review here as of November 4. Unofficial districtwide results show Colleen Burton leading Alfred Reynolds. WTSP projects Burton as the winner, while Decision Desk HQ still lists the race as uncalled. No new-term outcome is recorded here pending confirmation. She remains the sitting state senator. Results are unofficial and subject to certification. Source: Decision Desk HQ
Senator Colleen Burton represents District 12 in the Florida Senate, a district encompassing the majority of Polk County. She previously served eight years in the Florida House representing Lakeland before her election to the Senate in 2022.
As a senior member of the Senate Republican majority, Burton chairs the Health Policy Committee and sits on Judiciary and Agriculture. Her seniority ensures Polk County maintains an effective voice in state appropriations, healthcare workforce development, and conservative legal reforms. She sought another term in the November 3, 2026 general election.
About this office: The Florida Senate writes state law alongside the House and confirms the Governor's judicial and executive appointments. Senate District 12 covers a large share of Polk County.