Wilton Simpson wins Florida agriculture commissioner race

Republican Wilton Simpson secured a second term as Florida agriculture commissioner by defeating Joey Mendoza Atkins. Simpson won with a narrow majority to continue overseeing state consumer programs.

Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson addresses a crowd of people gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the FSU Health Research and Collaboration Building on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

Republican incumbent Wilton Simpson won a second four-year term as Florida Agriculture Commissioner on November 3, securing 51.14% of the vote. The victory extends his streak of never losing an election across the United States.