Candidate Profile: Nick Pachota for Florida House District 74
June 10, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchanan | JAMES BUCHANAN FOR STATESENATE | $2,450 | CANDIDATE | Jan 2025 |
| James Buchanan | MERCIER MATTHEW | $1,500 | INSURANCE | Jan 2025 |
| James Buchanan | BITER JESSE | $1,000 | CEO FINANCIAL SERVIC | Feb 2025 |
| James Buchanan | ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $1,000 | PAC | Feb 2025 |
| James Buchanan | TURNBULL HEATHER | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Feb 2025 |
| James Buchanan | B SQUARED ENGINEERING LLC | $1,000 | CIVIL ENGINEERING | Feb 2025 |
| James Buchanan | ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA FOR FREE ENTERPRISE | $1,000 | PAC | Feb 2025 |
| James Buchanan | AMERICAN FLOOD ACTION PC | $1,000 | PAC | Mar 2025 |
| James Buchanan | 537 LLC | $1,000 | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | Feb 2025 |
| James Buchanan | ABBIANNA LLC | $1,000 | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | Feb 2025 |
| James Buchanan | AIRCRAFT HOLDING AND LEASING LLC | $1,000 | AIRCRAFT RENTAL | Mar 2025 |
| James Buchanan | ALL INJURIES LAW FIRM PA | $1,000 | LAW FIRM | Jan 2025 |
| James Buchanan | AUTO CENTRAL SERVICES INC | $1,000 | AUTO SERVICES | Mar 2025 |
| James Buchanan | ALVAREZ MAXIMO | $1,000 | PRES. PETROLEUM DIST | Feb 2025 |
| James Buchanan | AMERICA FIRST PC | $1,000 | PAC | Jan 2025 |
| James Buchanan | LIBERTY PARTNERS OF TALLAHASSEE LLC | $1,000 | BUSINESS MGMT. | Nov 2025 |
| James Buchanan | AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS | $1,000 | FIREWORKS COMPANY | Mar 2025 |
| James Buchanan | 1099 MANAGEMENT CO, LLC | $1,000 | REAL ESTATE MGMT | Mar 2025 |
| James Buchanan | ANESTHESIOLOGY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL 3 | $1,000 | PAC | Feb 2025 |
| James Buchanan | B SQUARED RANCH LLC | $1,000 | RANCH LAND | Feb 2025 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
Residents of Florida House District 74 will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine which candidate will advance to the general election to represent their district in the state legislature.
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District 74 Residents
Residents will vote to select their representative in the Florida House.
Nick Pachota
The candidate is seeking election to the Florida House of Representatives.
Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Nick Pachota is a Republican candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 74.
- The Republican primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
- The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
- There are no incumbents running in the District 74 race.
- Nick Pachota has received endorsements from State Representative James Buchanan and the Florida Police Benevolent Association.
- Other Republican primary candidates include Chris Felder, Carl Goodrich, Carlton Nichols, Kelly Ann Walker, and Jennifer Winkler.
- Nancy Simpson is the candidate running in the Democratic primary for the same district.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the primary election for Florida House District 74?
Who has endorsed Nick Pachota?
Why It Matters
Residents of Florida House District 74 will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine which candidate will advance to the general election to represent their district in the state legislature.
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Open Seat Election
The District 74 race features no incumbents, indicating an open seat election.
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