Candidate Profile: Lester Burke
June 10, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Chambliss | HCA E FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | Jan 2026 |
| Kevin Chambliss | REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | May 2026 |
| Kevin Chambliss | FLORIDA COW PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | Jan 2026 |
| Kevin Chambliss | FPF FIRE PC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | Jan 2026 |
| Kevin Chambliss | FLORIDA AFL-CIO COPE FUND | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | Mar 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | $1,000 | AUTO DEALER | Nov 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | COMMITTEE FOR FLORIDA AGENTS | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | Mar 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | Jan 2026 |
| Kevin Chambliss | ARROW GROUP | $1,000 | LAW FIRM | Feb 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | JM FAMILY AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | $1,000 | AUTO DEALER | Nov 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | MICHAELS TODD | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Mar 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | NEXTERA ENERGY PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | Mar 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE AND SPIRITS, LLC | $1,000 | WINE & SPIRITS RETAIL | Mar 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | FORT WORTH PROPERTY PARTNER, LLC | $1,000 | REAL ESTATE | Dec 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | FLORIDA ACRE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | Aug 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | FLORIDA BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | Aug 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | DOWN BALLOT DEMOCRATS | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | Nov 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | THE DOCTORS COMPANY FLORIDA PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | Sep 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | COMCAST CORP | $1,000 | MEDIA | Nov 2025 |
| Kevin Chambliss | REALTORS POLITICAL ACTIVITY COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE (PC) | May 2026 |
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The Frame
Lester Burke did not appear on the 2024 ballot for Florida House District 117, meaning voters in that district did not have the opportunity to vote for him.
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Lester Burke
He was disqualified from the primary election for which he filed as a candidate.
District 117 voters
The candidate options on their primary ballot were limited due to the disqualification and subsequent cancellation of the primary.
Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Lester Burke was disqualified from the 2024 Democratic primary for Florida House District 117.
- The Democratic primary for District 117 was canceled, and incumbent Kevin Chambliss advanced.
- Kevin Chambliss won the general election for District 117 on November 5, 2024, with 52.9% of the vote.
- Beatrice Slawson received 47.1% of the vote in the general election for District 117.
- Lester Burke did not complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
- No endorsements for Lester Burke were identified by Ballotpedia.
Why It Matters
Lester Burke did not appear on the 2024 ballot for Florida House District 117, meaning voters in that district did not have the opportunity to vote for him.
Frequently Asked Questions
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