Age
45
Education
Bachelors of Science (Human Services) and currently enrolled in a MBA+DBA program
Hometown
I currently live in Ocala, but I was raised in Lake View, Sc
County
Marion
Instagram
@robcooperforfl6
Campaign Phone
3525021002
I support comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens border security, modernizes our legal immigration system, and provides an earned pathway to legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants who pass background checks, pay taxes, and meet other requirements.
Our current system is outdated, inefficient, and leaves families, businesses, and communities in limbo. We need more immigration judges and asylum officers to reduce backlogs, better technology and staffing at ports of entry to stop illegal trafficking and fentanyl, and reforms that allow employers to fill legitimate workforce shortages through legal channels.
As a Marine, I believe in both security and accountability. As a community leader, I also believe we should treat people with dignity and recognize the contributions immigrants make to our economy and communities. We can uphold the rule of law while creating an immigration system that is fair, orderly, and reflects American values.
Yes. Climate change poses a financial threat to our nation's economy and to communities here in Florida. We are already seeing rising insurance costs, increased flooding, stronger storms, coastal erosion, and damage to infrastructure that taxpayers ultimately pay to repair.
Ignoring these risks will cost families and businesses more in the long run. At the same time, addressing climate change presents opportunities to invest in resilient infrastructure, expand clean energy technologies, and create good-paying jobs.
I believe we can protect our environment while supporting economic growth. We should pursue practical solutions that strengthen our communities, lower energy costs, and help Florida prepare for the impacts of a changing climate.
My top two legislative priorities are lowering the cost of living for working families and improving access to affordable health care, including mental health and substance use services.
First, I will focus on reducing the financial burden on families by addressing housing affordability, lowering prescription drug costs, and supporting policies that help people keep more of what they earn. Too many families are working hard but still struggle to afford groceries, rent, insurance, and basic necessities.
Second, I will work to expand access to health care, especially behavioral health and recovery services. As someone in long-term recovery and the leader of a recovery community organization, I have seen firsthand how difficult it can be for people to get timely treatment and support. I believe every person deserves access to quality care regardless of their income or zip code.
To me, freedom of speech means people should be able to speak their minds, share their beliefs, practice their faith, and stand up for what they believe in without worrying that the government will silence them. That includes speech we agree with and speech we don't. We don't have to like what someone says, but we should defend their right to say it.
That freedom isn't unlimited. It doesn't give anyone the right to threaten people, incite violence, or break the law. But our country is strongest when people can have honest conversations, disagree respectfully, and make up their own minds without politicians deciding which voices deserve to be heard.
I believe both Congress and the President have a role in overseeing federal agencies. The President manages the day-to-day operations of the Executive Branch and is responsible for carrying out the laws. Congress represents the people and has a responsibility to make sure agencies are spending taxpayer dollars wisely, following the law, and doing the job they were created to do.
I don't think any branch of government should operate without accountability. Our founders created a system of checks and balances for a reason, and when each branch does its job, government works better for the American people.
I believe every eligible citizen should be able to vote, and I also believe we should make it easy for eligible voters to prove who they are. If documentary proof of citizenship becomes a requirement, then government has a responsibility to make obtaining those documents simple, affordable, and accessible.
No one should lose their right to vote because they can't afford a certified birth certificate, have changed their name through marriage, or have difficulty navigating government offices. I would support waiving fees for required documents, expanding online services, and funding local assistance programs to help people obtain the paperwork they need. Protecting election integrity and protecting access to the ballot should go hand in hand.
I believe education works best when parents, teachers, and local communities have the biggest say in what happens in their schools. The federal government shouldn't be running classrooms from Washington, but it does have a responsibility to make sure every child has access to a quality education, no matter their zip code.
At the pre-school level, I support investing in early learning because giving kids a strong start pays off later in life. For K-12 education, the federal government should help fund programs for students with disabilities, low-income families, and school safety, while leaving most decisions to states and local school boards. In higher education, I believe we need to make college, trade schools, and workforce training more affordable so people can build a good life without being buried in debt.
Age
66
Education
JD University of Tennessee College of Law, MBA Anderson School at UCLA, BA Duke University - Political Science major
Hometown
Palm Coast
County
Flagler
Instagram
stephen.morgan2026
LinkedIn
napastevemorgan
Campaign Phone
3866278909
I support any reforms that provide a reasonable and equitable path to citizenship for immigrants and those who are here and are not documented. I also support security at our border so that people cannot enter the country for just any reason. I do believe that asylum seekers should be given an opportunity to prove they should be allowed in the country at least temporarily, and I do not support family and child separation at the border.
Absolutely. Climate change has devastating long term impacts on everything from the availability of fresh water to outdoor work conditions to impacting public health, We need to go back to supporting the Paris Accord and we need to get back to prioritizing forms of energy that do not create greenhouse gasses. We should continue to raise the mileage requirements of new vehicles and we should continue to regulate industries like cooling and production and require more efficient systems that release less harmful elements into our atmosphere.
1. We need to repeal the Bodaciously Bad Bill and thereby bring back SNAP benefits and Medicare and Medicaid benefits and restart health care subsidies.
2. We need to legislate the emoluments clause and ensure that members of the Executive and Legislative branches are not using their office or power or inside information to enrich themselves and their families and friends and supporters.
Freedom of speech means that we have the right to express our opinion on any matter without being prevented or threatened to do so. It is quite simple, and in my opinion the longer a definition that someone has of freedom of speech the less likely it is that they truly believe in it.
Congressional oversight of federal agencies is the cornerstone of our governmental system of checks and balances. The Executive branch serves to enforce and implement the laws created by Congress.
The best answer is that we the people, along with the congressional and judicial branches, must prevent this from happening. Should it happen, I would sponsor and support a congressional bill outlawing such a practice.
I believe that we as a country should provide education before K, likely beginning at 4 years old. I also believe that the balance between the federal government and the public education system historically was correct, and that we should continue and enhance that historical balance.
Age
35
Education
Bachelors Degree
Hometown
New York City
County
Brooklyn
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ronforcongress
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnie-murchinson-rivera-15187b75
Campaign Phone
407-906-4282
I support comprehensive immigration reform that secures our borders while treating people with dignity and humanity. Our current system is broken, creating years-long backlogs, separating families, and leaving both immigrants and employers without clear pathways.
I support creating a pathway to citizenship for long-term undocumented residents who contribute to our communities, protecting Dreamers through permanent legislation, modernizing and speeding up legal immigration processes, and ensuring asylum claims are reviewed fairly and efficiently. I also support addressing the root causes of migration through diplomacy and economic development.
As a former law enforcement officer, I believe we can have both secure borders and humane immigration policies. America is strongest when we uphold the rule of law while respecting human rights and keeping families together.
Yes. Climate change is already creating significant financial costs for American families, businesses, and taxpayers. We see it in rising insurance premiums, stronger hurricanes, flooding, extreme heat, damage to infrastructure, and disruptions to agriculture and supply chains.
In Florida, these impacts are especially visible. Communities are dealing with increased flooding, coastal erosion, stronger storms, and skyrocketing property insurance costs. Ignoring climate change will only make these economic challenges worse and more expensive to address in the future.
I support investing in clean energy, modern infrastructure, environmental conservation, and climate resilience projects that create good-paying jobs while protecting our communities. Addressing climate change is not only an environmental issue; it is an economic and public safety issue that affects families, businesses, and future generations.
My top two legislative priorities are lowering costs for working families and protecting our democracy.
First, I will fight to make healthcare, childcare, housing, and prescription medications more affordable. No family should have to choose between paying rent, buying groceries, or getting medical care. I support expanding access to healthcare, lowering prescription drug prices, and investing in programs that help working families succeed. I will fight for universal healthcare.
Second, I will work to strengthen and protect our democratic institutions. That includes protecting voting rights, ending gerrymandering, increasing government transparency, banning members of Congress from trading stocks, and reducing the influence of special interest money in our elections. Government should work for the people, not wealthy donors and special interests.
Freedom of speech is one of the most important rights guaranteed by the Constitution. It protects every person’s right to express their opinions, criticize their government, advocate for change, practice their faith, organize peacefully, and participate in public debate without fear of government censorship.
Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from criticism or accountability, but it does mean that the government should not silence people because of their political beliefs, religion, identity, or viewpoint. As someone running for public office, I believe democracy is strongest when people can openly discuss issues, challenge those in power, and make their voices heard.
The Constitution establishes a system of checks and balances. The President manages and directs executive branch agencies, but Congress has the responsibility to provide oversight on behalf of the American people.
Congress has the authority to conduct investigations, hold hearings, review agency actions, approve budgets, and ensure that federal agencies are following the law. Effective oversight helps prevent waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption. Both branches have important roles, but congressional oversight is essential to maintaining accountability in government.
Every eligible American citizen should be able to exercise their constitutional right to vote. If documentary proof of citizenship is required, the government has a responsibility to ensure that obtaining those documents is affordable or free, accessible, and straightforward or able to be obtain quickly.
I would support waiving fees for essential citizenship documents for voting purposes, expanding access through online and local government services, and providing assistance to seniors, low-income individuals, rural residents, women whose names have changed through marriage, and others who may face barriers obtaining documentation. Election laws should protect election integrity while ensuring that no eligible citizen is denied the opportunity to vote because of cost, bureaucracy, or lack of access to records.
The federal government should help ensure that every child, regardless of their zip code, has access to a high-quality education.
At the preschool level, I support expanding access to affordable early childhood education because research consistently shows that early learning improves long-term educational and economic outcomes.
For K-12 education, the federal government should provide equitable funding, fully fund IDEA for students with disabilities, support teachers, protect civil rights, and ensure that public schools have the resources necessary to help students succeed.
For higher education, I support making college, trade schools, and workforce training programs more affordable, if not free and accessible. Students should be able to pursue higher education without being burdened by overwhelming debt. Because investing in education strengthens our workforce, our economy, and our nation’s future.
Age
43
Education
Some college - Central Florida Community College and University of Phoenix online
Hometown
Citra, FL
County
Marion
Instagram
www.instagram.com/eric_yonce
Campaign Phone
3524002339
First, we need to actually have an immigration system that works. Right now, too many people are stuck in backlogs, uncertainty, and a process that often doesn’t match our economic reality.
I support an immigration system rooted in law, rooted in fairness, and one people can realistically work through. That means secure and orderly processing, modernizing the system so applications don’t take years, and creating legal pathways for people who want to come here, work, contribute, and follow the rules.
I also support pathways to citizenship for people who have been here legally, working, paying taxes, contributing to their communities, and meeting the requirements we set.
America has always been strengthened by people who want to build a life here. We should be welcoming to those who come through the process, while maintaining accountability and making sure the system actually functions.
Yes. Climate change is a financial threat to the economy.
Right now, we have a government that does not want to trust science and act on what we are seeing happen around us. The planet is warming. Sea level rise is real. We are already seeing changes in weather patterns and increased pressure on infrastructure and communities.
Animal and people migration will continue to happen more and more as some areas of the earth become harder to live in.
Not to mention we keep building in areas that are in harm’s way of natural disasters while expecting taxpayers and insurance markets to absorb the cost. Those disasters are becoming more intense and more expensive.
All of this creates a financial threat to our economy. Higher insurance costs. More infrastructure repairs. Higher food costs. More disaster recovery spending.
Ignoring it doesn’t save money. It just pushes the bill onto the next generation.
My top two legislative priorities for the next congressional term focus on what I see as two of the biggest long-term threats to our country: restoring trust in our democracy and preparing for the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.
First, we need to remove the influence of money from politics. That means taking steps to overturn Citizens United, banning stock trading by members of Congress, and reforming campaign finance laws so elected officials are accountable to voters instead of wealthy donors and special interests. People should believe government works for them.
Second, we need to address AI proactively. AI will reshape our economy and society, and government cannot wait until the consequences are already here. We need rules that encourage innovation while protecting workers, ensuring transparency and privacy, and addressing the environmental impacts of data centers.
If we fail to act now, we risk weakening both our democracy and our economic future.
Freedom of speech means the right to say, express, and write what you believe and feel without fear of government punishment.
It’s the freedom to celebrate, the freedom to protest, the freedom to criticize, and the freedom to disagree. It’s what allows a society to be open and honest, even when the conversation is uncomfortable.
At the same time, that freedom comes with responsibility. It does not include causing bodily harm to others or infringing on their rights.
Freedom of speech only works when it applies to everyone, even people we strongly disagree with. That’s what keeps it real, and what keeps it protected.
It's a shared responsibility. The President has direct executive control, but Congress has oversight authority.
We have 3 co-equal branches of government for a reason, to provide proper oversight.
Congress needs to reclaim and assert its power back.
If documentary proof of citizenship becomes required to register to vote then we have a responsibility to make sure every eligible citizen can realistically obtain it.
That means helping people access the documents they need like certified birth certificates and marriage records without creating unnecessary financial or bureaucratic barriers. Right now those costs and paperwork requirements can be a real obstacle especially for women who may have changed their names or for people who do not have easy access to records.
I would support and fight for a federal program to help cover the cost of obtaining these documents and streamline the process through state and federal coordination. We should also work with community organizations that are already helping people navigate and pay for documentation.
If we are going to require proof then we also have to make sure no eligible citizen is left out because of cost or complexity.
For preschool, I believe the federal government should help make early childhood education free and accessible for every child. No child should be denied early learning because of cost. It sets the foundation for everything that follows.
For K through 12, the federal government should make sure public education funding stays in public schools and strengthens them. We also need baseline educational standards across the board, public and private. Right now, there is too much inconsistency in what students are taught, and that creates unequal preparation for college and the workforce.
For higher education, we should focus on affordability and access. That includes supporting community colleges and vocational schools, so they are affordable and available to anyone who wants to build a career through skilled training or higher education without being buried in debt.
