Darryl Block
Darryl Block | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Rachel Plakon |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of South Florida (BSW) Florida State University (MSW) Barry University (JD) |
Darryl Charles Block is an American politician who has served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 36th district since 2026.
Education
Block earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree from University of South Florida, a Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University, and a Juris Doctor from Barry University. Prior to being elected to the Florida House of Representatives, Block worked as a mediator and attorney.
Early political career
Prior to his election to the state legislature, Block was active in local Democratic politics. He previously ran for the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, seeking the nomination for District 29 (which covered similar areas of Seminole County prior to redistricting), where he competed in the Democratic primary, but failed to secure the nomination.
Florida House of Representatives
2026 Election
Block ran for the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 36 in 2026. He advanced automatically from the Democratic primary as the sole candidate.
In the general election on November 3, 2026, Block defeated the Republican incumbent, Rachel Plakon, with 54.7% of the vote.
Tenure
Block assumed office on November 3, 2026.
Personal life
Block is married to Melanie Block, and they live in Sanford, Florida.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darryl Block | 37,855 | 54.7 | |
| Republican | Rachel Plakon | 31,390 | 45.3 | |
| Total votes | 69,245 | 100.0 | ||
References
- ↑ "Darryl Block". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
- ↑ "August 28, 2018 Primary Election". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
- ↑ Aboraya, Abe (2026-11-05). "Democrat Darryl Block upsets Rachel Plakon for Florida House seat". Oviedo Community News. Retrieved 2026-11-08.
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