Biography
May Thach is the Democratic candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 61 in the November 3, 2026 general election; the Democratic primary was canceled.[1][2] A nonprofit professional, she is a University of South Florida graduate who also holds a graduate degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, according to Ballotpedia.[2]
May Thach said in a 2026 Ballotpedia survey that her family immigrated to the United States in 1999 and has lived in St. Petersburg since, and that her single mother raised five children while working multiple jobs.[3] She said she attended college on the Doorways Scholarship and studied at the University of South Florida, where she led orientation sessions, tutored high school students and volunteered with Alpha Phi Omega.[3]
Thach said her campaign focuses on lowering costs for working families and seniors, including higher wages, stronger tenant protections and holding property insurance companies accountable.[3]
- 1.Florida House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.May Thach - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.May Thach - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Florida House District 61
May Thach is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Florida House District 61 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
