Biography
Banks Helfrich is the Democratic candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, District 25, in the November 3, 2026 general election, against Republican incumbent Taylor Yarkosky.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a native Floridian and a South Lake County resident who teaches farming and sustainability.[2]
Helfrich ran for the same seat in 2022 as a candidate with no party affiliation and lost to Taylor Yarkosky, 66.0% to 34.0%.[1] Ballotpedia lists him among the withdrawn or disqualified candidates for the District 25 race in 2024.[1]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Helfrich listed his policy interests as property insurance, property tax reform, first-time home buyers and affordable housing, special needs populations, agriculture, and the preservation of Florida's natural beauty.[2] He said his campaign messages included a plan to make Florida affordable, the preservation and conservation of the state's natural beauty, and a plan to lower grocery costs.[2]
- 1.Banks Helfrich - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Banks Helfrich - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Florida House District 25
Banks Helfrich is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Florida House District 25 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
