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Gabriel Jude Wozniak

A lifelong Daytona Beach resident with a master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism, the candidate emphasizes deep community ties and leadership in Volusia County’s . They present the campaign as a commitment to public service, advocating individual liberty, constitutional rights, lower taxes, fewer regulations, and a “Florida First” agenda independent of party bosses and special interests.

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Position on major issues

Criminal justice and policing

End the War on Drugs: Law enforcement resources should be focused on violent crime and property theft, not victimless crimes. I support the full legalization of cannabis and the expungement of non-violent marijuana convictions. Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform: It is theft for the police to seize cash or property without a criminal conviction. I will abolish civil asset forfeiture in Florida. Qualified Immunity Reform: Government agents must be held accountable when they violate the constitutional rights of citizens.

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Economy, jobs and wages

Slash the Red Tape: Florida entrepreneurs are stifled by occupational licensing and zoning laws. I will launch a "Red Tape Reduction" commission to repeal two regulations for every new one proposed.

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As your State Senator, I will introduce the Florida Main Street Freedom Act. This bill is not a bailout and it is not a subsidy. It is a bold reduction of government interference designed to level the playing field for Floridian-owned businesses.

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I will fight for a remittance credit specifically for businesses with fewer than 50 employees and fewer than 3 locations. This allows local owners to keep a larger percentage of the sales tax they collect for the state.

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I don’t believe in using the tax code to pick winners and losers, but I do believe in removing the shackles that hold our local economy back. The Main Street Freedom Act subtracts government from your life so that Volusia County can thrive.

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End Corporate Welfare: True capitalism means no bailouts and no special handouts. I will end subsidies for politically connected corporations. Success should be determined by merit, not lobbying.

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Education

Universal School Choice: Funding should follow the student, not the system. I advocate for the complete expansion of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) so every Florida family can choose private, charter, or home schooling without government interference. Defund DEI in Higher Ed: Public universities must be marketplaces of ideas, not factories for ideology. I will vote to strip all state funding for "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (DEI) bureaucracies that stifle free speech and promote division. Curriculum Transparency: Parents have the absolute right to know what their children are being taught. I support legislation requiring all public school curricula and reading lists to be posted online for parental review. Abolish the Department of Education (State Level Goal): I will work to minimize the Florida Department of Education’s footprint, returning control to local school boards and, ultimately, to parents.

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Firearms policy

Expand Constitutional Carry: While permitless carry is a victory, I must go further. I advocate for the elimination of "gun-free zones" where law-abiding citizens are left defenseless. Oppose Red Flag Laws: "Red Flag" laws violate due process by seizing property before a conviction. I will sponsor legislation to repeal these unconstitutional measures in Florida. Nullification of Federal Overreach: State law enforcement should be prohibited from enforcing unconstitutional federal gun control measures.

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Healthcare

No Mandates, Ever: I will enshrine in the Florida Constitution a permanent ban on mask, vaccine, or medical testing mandates as a condition for employment, education, or commerce. Right to Try: Patients with terminal or chronic illnesses should have the right to access experimental treatments without FDA interference. The government does not own your body. Market-Based Healthcare: I will fight to repeal Certificate of Need (CON) laws that restrict the building of new hospitals and clinics, lowering costs through genuine competition.

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Housing

Stop the Wall Street Takeover: Mega-corporations like Blackstone are turning Florida into a rental state by using government connections and cheap credit to outbid families. I will end all state-level corporate subsidies and tax breaks for institutional landlords holding single-family homes. If Wall Street wants to compete with Florida families for a house, they shouldn't get a taxpayer-funded head start.

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Defang the Insurance Lawyers: Insurance rates are skyrocketing because of predatory litigation. I will implement "Loser Pays" laws to stop frivolous lawsuits that drain our insurance market and bankrupt homeowners.

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Taxes and government spending

This effectively eliminates the property tax bill for the vast majority of local small businesses, while ensuring massive out-of-state corporations still pay their fair share.

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If elected, I will work tirelessly to bring a "Florida First" approach to the Florida Senate, focusing on cutting the taxes and regulations that stifle our local entrepreneurs.

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Property Tax Relief: You never truly own your home if you have to pay rent to the government forever. I will push for aggressive property tax cuts and cap assessment increases to protect seniors and working families from being priced out of their homes.

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As your State Senator, I will introduce the Florida Main Street Freedom Act. This bill is not a bailout and it is not a subsidy. It is a bold reduction of government interference designed to level the playing field for Floridian-owned businesses.

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I will fight for a remittance credit specifically for businesses with fewer than 50 employees and fewer than 3 locations. This allows local owners to keep a larger percentage of the sales tax they collect for the state.

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Technology and privacy

Sound Money & Crypto Freedom: Florida should be the crypto capital of the world. I oppose Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and will protect the right of Floridians to hold and trade Bitcoin and other digital assets without surveillance.

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Values and beliefs

We need a representative who views every piece of legislation through the lens of constitutional rights and personal responsibility.

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