Benjamin Nichols is running for Seat 2 on the Palm Harbor Special Fire Control and Rescue District board in the Florida general election.

Nichols faces one opponent, Julie Peluso, also running as a nonpartisan candidate. Both candidates are certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data.

Candidate information

  • Name: Benjamin Nichols
  • Party: Nonpartisan
  • Race: Palm Harbor Special Fire Control and Rescue District, Seat 2
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Opponent: Julie Peluso, nonpartisan

Nichols describes himself as a Palm Harbor resident, local business owner, community leader and proud girl dad, according to his campaign Facebook page.

Experience and public service

Nichols serves as president of the Palm Harbor Merchants Association Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation listed in state records. He also serves as vice president of Palm Harbor Main Street, according to a post in the Palm Harbor Facebook community group.

On the issues

No policy positions or candidate questionnaire responses were available for Nichols at the time of publication. This section will be updated if the candidate provides issue statements.

Endorsements

No endorsements were available for Nichols at the time of publication.