Florida Agriculture Commissioner Race: Wilton Simpson Faces Joey Atkins
By Katelyn Massarelli, FOX 13 News
Published October 30, 2026
Incumbents Wilton Simpson and Democratic challenger Joey Atkins are facing off in the race for Florida agriculture commissioner.
The Candidates
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Wilton Simpson (Incumbent)
- Endorsed by high-profile leaders like Governor Ron DeSantis.
- Highlights his record on farm support and wildfire prevention.
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Joey Atkins (Democrat)
- Prioritizes lower gas and food prices, fights farmland development, and seeks a moratorium on data centers.
Key Issues
- Wildfire Prevention: Simpson emphasizes his experience in combating wildfires.
- Farm Support: He points to his record of supporting Florida's farm industry.
- Gas and Food Prices: Atkins focuses on reducing costs for consumers.
- Land Development: He advocates against farmland development.
- Data Centers: Atkins wants a moratorium on data centers.