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Melissa Rutland

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RepublicanState RepresentativeFlorida060

Background

Melissa Rutland is a Republican candidate for State Representative (district 60) in Florida during the 2026 election cycle. As of October 17, 2026, Melissa Rutland'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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Melissa Rutland profile reference

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

Valid citations 11. Primary-source references 11. First seen 2026-06-15. Last seen 2026-07-25. Profile record updated 2026-10-17.

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Race context

Florida, State Representative, 060.

Cycle year on file: 2026.

Race name on file: 2026 State Representative - Florida 060.

Race status on file: discovered.

The indexed incumbent/challenger value is challenger.

The profile was first indexed on 2026-06-15 and last indexed on 2026-07-25.

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Last updated 2026-07-25.

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