2022 Politics In The Park

The 2022 Politics In The Park is an opportunity for the Lakeland community to engage local, state, and federal political candidates. During this free event, candidates and campaign staff will be accessible for questions at their booths, and each candidate will be given a chance to speak about their goals. Attendees will be able to participate in a Straw Poll during the event, run by the Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards. Kids will also be able to participate in their own Straw Poll provided by Sara Roberts McCarly with the Randy Roberts Foundation. 

Please contact Faith Carr at 863-688-8551 Ext. 235 or fcarr@lakelandchamber.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities! 

Confirmed Candidates:

US Congress District 11 - Daniel Webster

US Congress District 15 - Kelli Stargel
US Congress District 15 - Laurel Lee
US Congress District 15 - Kevin "Mac" McGovern

US Congress District 18 - Scott Franklin
US Congress District 18 - Wendy Schmelling
US Congress District 18 - Eddie Tarazona
US Congress District 18 - Kenneth "Kenny" James Hartpence

Florida Senate District 12 - Colleen Burton
Florida Senate District 12 - Veysel Dokur

Florida House District 49 - Melony Bell 

Florida House District 50 - Jennifer Canady 
Florida House District 50 - Phillip Walker

Florida House District 51 - Josie Tomkow

Polk County Commission District 4 - Martha Santiago
Polk County Commission District 4 - Markeisha Smith

Polk County School Board District 3 - Sarah Fortney
Polk County School Board District 3 - Rick Nolte

Polk County School Board District 5 - Terry Clark
Polk County School Board District 5 - Kay Fields

Polk County School Board District 6 - Justin Sharpless
Polk County School Board District 6 - Sara Estelle Jones

Polk County School Board District 7 - Lisa Miller
Polk County School Board District 7 - Dell Quary
Polk County School Board District 7 - Jill Sessions

Polk County Judge - John Flynn 
Polk County Judge - Carmalita Lall
Polk County Judge - Ruth Knight
Polk County Judge - Adam Patton 
Polk County Judge - Tara Wheat

Polk County Republican Executive Committee
Polk County Democrats