Caruso’s ballot spot persists despite arrest

Mike Caruso, appointed Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in 2025 and suspended a year later after five felony sex‑abuse charges, will still appear on the November ballot as the Republican candidate. With primary results certified and no withdrawal reported, his name remains on the ballot; the party could replace him if he resigns, but voters would still see his name, with notices indicating any vote would count toward the replacement. Caruso’s campaign has raised about $69,300 and spent roughly $36,200, while Democratic candidate Yvette Drucker has also run a modest campaign.