WhistleStop Candidate Hobnob 2026
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Join us for WhistleStop 2026! This is an exciting community Candidate Meet & Greet bringing together local candidates, voters, and community leaders for an evening of connection and conversation.
Visit winterhavenchamber.com to get your tickets!
Enjoy live entertainment, delicious BBQ, and the opportunity to meet the candidates running for office in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Representatives from the Supervisor of Elections Office will also be on-site, hosting a fun and interactive straw poll vote, giving attendees a chance to make their voices heard.
Chamber Members will receive exclusive early access to a private meet & greet with candidates before doors open to the general public. Whether you're looking to learn more about the upcoming election, connect with local leaders, or simply enjoy a great community event, WhistleStop is the place to be!
Interested in sponsorship opportunities or have questions about the event? Contact Victoria at [email protected] or call 863-293-2138.
The following Candidates have already registered to attend:
Daniel Nokovich, Candidate for FL Governor
Dean Abrams, Candidate for FL Governor
Glenn Pearson, Candidate for US Rep. Dist. 16
Curtis Gibson, Candidate for US Rep. Dist. 18
Deva Simmons, Candidate for US Rep. Dist. 18
Senator Colleen Burton, Candidate for State Senate Dist. 12
Jon Albert, Candidate for State Rep. Dist. 48
Campaign Representative for Rep. Kincart Jonsson, Candidate for State Rep. Dist. 49
Ricky Santiago, Candidate for State Rep. Dist. 50
Rep. Hilary Holley, Candidate for State Rep. Dist. 51
Chris Spath, Candidate for Circuit Judge 10/23
Andrea DeMichael, Candidate for Circuit Judge 10/24
Candice Dixon, Candidate for Circuit Judge 10/24
Kelly Quinn, Candidate for County Commission Dist. 2
Rick Wilson, Candidate for County Commission Dist. 2
Omar Arroyo, Candidate for County Commission Dist. 4
Kate Wallace, Candidate for Polk County School Board Dist. 3
Victor Sims, Candidate for Polk County School Board Dist. 3
Kay Fields, Candidate for Polk County School Board Dist. 5
Sam Neelam, Candidate for Polk County School Board Dist. 5
School Board Rep. Justin Sharpless, Candidate for Polk County School Board Dist. 6
Visit winterhavenchamber.com to get your tickets!
Enjoy live entertainment, delicious BBQ, and the opportunity to meet the candidates running for office in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Representatives from the Supervisor of Elections Office will also be on-site, hosting a fun and interactive straw poll vote, giving attendees a chance to make their voices heard.
Chamber Members will receive exclusive early access to a private meet & greet with candidates before doors open to the general public. Whether you're looking to learn more about the upcoming election, connect with local leaders, or simply enjoy a great community event, WhistleStop is the place to be!
Interested in sponsorship opportunities or have questions about the event? Contact Victoria at [email protected] or call 863-293-2138.
The following Candidates have already registered to attend:
Daniel Nokovich, Candidate for FL Governor
Dean Abrams, Candidate for FL Governor
Glenn Pearson, Candidate for US Rep. Dist. 16
Curtis Gibson, Candidate for US Rep. Dist. 18
Deva Simmons, Candidate for US Rep. Dist. 18
Senator Colleen Burton, Candidate for State Senate Dist. 12
Jon Albert, Candidate for State Rep. Dist. 48
Campaign Representative for Rep. Kincart Jonsson, Candidate for State Rep. Dist. 49
Ricky Santiago, Candidate for State Rep. Dist. 50
Rep. Hilary Holley, Candidate for State Rep. Dist. 51
Chris Spath, Candidate for Circuit Judge 10/23
Andrea DeMichael, Candidate for Circuit Judge 10/24
Candice Dixon, Candidate for Circuit Judge 10/24
Kelly Quinn, Candidate for County Commission Dist. 2
Rick Wilson, Candidate for County Commission Dist. 2
Omar Arroyo, Candidate for County Commission Dist. 4
Kate Wallace, Candidate for Polk County School Board Dist. 3
Victor Sims, Candidate for Polk County School Board Dist. 3
Kay Fields, Candidate for Polk County School Board Dist. 5
Sam Neelam, Candidate for Polk County School Board Dist. 5
School Board Rep. Justin Sharpless, Candidate for Polk County School Board Dist. 6
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Nora Mayo Hall, 251 Avenue E NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States
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