Adam Anderson seeks third term in Florida House District 57

Republican Adam Anderson of Palm Harbor is seeking a third term representing Florida House District 57, which covers north Pinellas County. Anderson faces Democrat Wendy Hoy in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data.

Anderson, a financial planner and business owner, describes himself as a "husband, father, and conservative local businessman," according to his campaign website. He won a second term in the November 2024 general election with 58.8 percent of the vote, defeating Democrat Kelly Johnson, according to WMNF.

Candidate information

Residence: Palm Harbor, Florida
Party: Republican
Office sought: Florida House of Representatives, District 57
Religion: Christian; active at Harborside Christian in Palm Harbor, where his daughters lead the children's worship service
Education: Bachelor's degree in real estate and finance, Florida State University (2005); Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designations
Family: Anderson's youngest child, Andrew, was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease, an ultrarare fatal genetic disorder with only 16 cases annually nationwide, and passed away at age 4. Anderson and his family have advanced research in rare diseases through the Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation and the AJ Anderson Foundation. Anderson worked with then-Speaker Chris Sprowls to create Tay-Sachs Awareness Day in Florida on Aug. 10, Andrew's birthday.
Background: Born in New York, Anderson moved to Florida in 1998, according to his official legislative profile. A separate Florida Politics report says he moved to Pinellas County as a child. He attended Admiral Farragut Academy and served in the school's National Junior ROTC and Naval Science programs.

Experience and public service

Anderson has served in the Florida House of Representatives representing District 57 since 2022, according to his official legislative profile. He was the first Republican to file to succeed Chris Sprowls in the district, according to Florida Politics.

In the private sector, Anderson is managing partner and CEO of MRA Capital Partners, a position he has held since 2017, according to BallotReady. He co-founded MRA Advisory Group, where he serves as director of alternative investments. Before that, he held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, including associate vice president and district manager from 2008 to 2013 and private wealth advisor from 2013 to 2016.

On the issues

Anderson's campaign website outlines positions on several policy areas. All statements below are the candidate's own claims.

Healthcare: Anderson said he worked on public policy to help Florida families access tools and care to prevent and treat disease, including early intervention treatments for Parkinson's disease, reestablishing a licensure framework for naturopathy and funding newborn genetic screenings.

Housing affordability: Anderson said he took action to reduce costly delays in housing builds by streamlining inconsistent permitting and inspection processes, with the hope of benefiting community members affected by recent hurricanes.

Education: Anderson said he took steps to modernize virtual education and expanded pathway opportunities to ensure students can maximize their potential, noting Florida leads the nation in providing students with flexible schooling options and career pathways.

Endorsements

Anderson has been endorsed by the Associated Industries of Florida, according to Florida Politics. BallotReady also lists endorsements from the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board, though BallotReady does not specify the election cycle for those endorsements.