Meet the candidates 2026: 11th Congressional District Republicans

Five candidates — Tim Wilkins, Ivette Palomo, Dr. Nizam Razack, Joe Strada and Care Baker are vying to succeed Rep. Daniel Webster.

By Leticia Silva
| 10:45 p.m. August 12, 2026

West Orange Times & Observer
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Before the Aug. 18 primary, the Observer will be publishing Q&As featuring candidates in key races that will appear on ballots in West Orange and Southwest Orange. This week, we introduce the Republican candidates for Florida’s 11th Congressional District. Five candidates — Carey Baker, Ivette Palomo, Dr. Nizam Razack, Joe Strada and Tim Wilkins — are vying to succeed Daniel Webster, who became a U.S. House representative in 2011 and in 2017 began representing Florida’s 11th District.

Neither Baker nor Strada responded to repeated requests to participate in our Q&A.

THE CANDIDATES

Tim Wilkins

Ivette Palomo

Dr. Nizam Razack

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Leticia Silva

Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.