Florida State House District 72

Current seat holder: Bill Conerly.

Bill Conerly

Bill Conerly

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

“Real-world experience. Practical solutions. Responsible results. I bring nearly 30 years of private-sector engineering and business experience to public service, giving me a practical, results-oriented approach to solving problems and managing taxpayer dollars responsibly.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“I am personally passionate about public policy that has a direct impact on people’s daily lives—improving infrastructure, expanding housing affordability, protecting Florida’s water resources, strengthening flood and coastal resiliency, and supporting first responders.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“For me, public service has always been about giving back. As a 27-year resident of Manatee County, I care deeply about preserving the values, opportunities, and quality of life that make Southwest Florida such a special place to call home.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Harvey Shifrin

Harvey Shifrin The Democratic primary for this office on August 18, 2026, was canceled.

Campaign site

Public Education & Home Rule: “Committed to strengthening public education and supporting our teachers. Committed to preserving home rule.” (Campaign website (electshifrin.com))
Budget & Governance: “Trained as both an attorney and CPA, I have the background to analyze problems, understand the budget, and propose meaningful legislation.” (Campaign website (electshifrin.com))