State Representative Candidate Profile

John Peter Emerling

Updated July 25, 2026

DemocraticState RepresentativeFlorida004

Background

John Peter Emerling is a Democratic candidate for State Representative (district 4) in Florida during the 2026 election cycle. As of October 17, 2026, John Peter Emerling's ballot status is general nominee.

Summary compiled from cited public records. Sources: Official candidate filing records; dos.elections.myflorida.com/candidates/extractCanList.asp; Official election records.

Last updated 2026-07-25.

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Armando Arce Sr. (Other), Clay Yarborough (Republican), Patt Maney (Republican), Sharmin Turner (Democratic).

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John Peter Emerling profile reference

Profile status: Active candidate. Roster status: challenger. Race status: discovered.

Valid citations 3. Primary-source references 3. First seen 2026-05-07. Last seen 2026-07-25. Profile record updated 2026-10-17.

Same race

4 other indexed profiles returned with John Peter Emerling. Not a certified ballot.

Armando Arce Sr.. No Party Affiliation (Partisan). status former
Clay Yarborough. Republican. State Senator. status challenger
Patt Maney. Republican. status challenger
Sharmin Turner. Democrat. State Senator. status former

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Race context

Florida, State Representative, 004.

Cycle year on file: 2026.

Race name on file: 2026 State Representative - Florida 004.

Race status on file: discovered.

The profile was first indexed on 2026-05-07 and last indexed on 2026-07-25.

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Last updated 2026-07-25.

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