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Ana Maria Rodriguez

Ana Maria Rodriguez, a Miami native and daughter of Cuban immigrants, is seeking re-election to the Florida State Senate. A former state representative and Doral City Council member, she focuses on affordability, lower taxes, small-business growth, housing, homeowners’ insurance, public education, and parental choice. She chairs the Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation and serves as Vice President of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS®. Rodriguez lives in Miami-Dade County with her husband and two sons.

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Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Official record

Voted Yes on OGSR/Parental Consent Requirements Before Terminating a Pregnancy

Apr 15, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Agriculture and rural policy

Official record

Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records

Feb 19, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Chemicals in Consumer Products

Apr 23, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Apr 16, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted No on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Apr 15, 2025 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Food and Hemp Products

Apr 9, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Artificial intelligence

Official record

Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

Apr 28, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Data Centers

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Data Centers

Feb 26, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Civil rights and freedoms

Official record

Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Criminal justice and policing

Official record

Voted Yes on Correctional Facilities Financing and Capital Improvements

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Criteria for Determining Criminal Gang Membership

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Statewide Project for Missing Persons with Special Needs

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Lewd or Lascivious Acts

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Economy, jobs and wages

As a state legislator, Ana Maria has worked on issues that directly affect household budgets. She has supported keeping taxes low, reducing unnecessary burdens on small businesses, and strengthening Florida’s economy so employers can create good-paying jobs.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Labor Pool Act

Mar 6, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted No on Public Employees Relations Commission

Mar 6, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted No on Public Employees Relations Commission

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency

Jan 29, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Education

As the mother of school-age children, Ana Maria knows that strong schools are essential to strong communities. She has supported record funding for Florida’s public school system, as well as policies that empower parents to make the best decisions for their children’s education.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Higher Education

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Pre-K-12 Education

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Education

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Education

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Elections and voting

Official record

Voted Yes on Elections

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted No on Elections

Mar 11, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Candidate Qualifying

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Candidate Qualification

Feb 26, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Volunteering at Polling Locations

Feb 26, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Energy

Official record

Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives

Jan 29, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Sponsored Rural Electric Cooperatives

Oct 24, 2025 · Became law · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Utility Service Restrictions

Apr 28, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Energy Infrastructure Investment

Apr 24, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Environment and climate

Official record

Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Data Centers

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Former Phosphate Mining Lands

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Biosolids Management

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Families and social services

Official record

Voted Yes on Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Child Welfare

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives

Feb 26, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Sponsored Recording of Protective Investigations

Jan 5, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Sponsored Public Records/Recordings of Protective Investigations

Jan 5, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Firearms policy

Official record

Voted Yes on Purchase and Possession of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, and Servicemembers

Apr 28, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Electronic Transmittal of Court Orders

Apr 9, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Government reform

Official record

Voted Yes on Judges

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Pub. Rec./Crime Victims

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Reporting the Receipt of Gifts or Honoraria

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Justice Administrative Commission

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Public Records/County Administrators and City Managers

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Healthcare

Official record

Voted Yes on Health Care

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Department of Health

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Health Care Patient Protection

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Drug Prices and Coverage

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Housing

Currently, she serves as Vice President of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS®, where she advocates for policies that increase homeownership, make housing more affordable, and strengthen community resilience.

electanamaria.com ·

Ana Maria is especially focused on the affordability crisis facing South Florida. Rising costs are putting pressure on families, seniors, renters, homeowners, and small businesses – she is committed to cutting taxes, opposing unnecessary cost increases, expanding access to affordable and workforce housing, and fighting for real solutions to reduce homeowners’ insurance premiums.

electanamaria.com ·

Official record

Voted Yes on Housing for Veterans

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Fraudulent Entry of Residential Dwellings

Mar 6, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Trust Funds/Vacancy Relief and Risk Mitigation Trust Fund

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Immigration

Official record

Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services

Apr 28, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Immigration

Feb 13, 2025 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Immigration

Feb 13, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Did not vote on Immigration

Feb 13, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Infrastructure and transportation

Official record

Voted Yes on Department of Management Services

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Habitual Traffic Offender Designation

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Foreign Influence

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Local control

Official record

Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Local Government Regulation of Chickees

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted No on Official Actions of Local Governments

Mar 4, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

National security and foreign policy

Official record

Voted Yes on Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction over United States Military Installations

Feb 26, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Social Security and retirement

Official record

Voted Yes on Retirement

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Retirement

Feb 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Sponsored Senior Management Service Class

Nov 21, 2025 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Retirement

Jun 16, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Retirement

Apr 9, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Taxes and government spending

As a state legislator, Ana Maria has worked on issues that directly affect household budgets. She has supported keeping taxes low, reducing unnecessary burdens on small businesses, and strengthening Florida’s economy so employers can create good-paying jobs.

electanamaria.com ·

Ana Maria is especially focused on the affordability crisis facing South Florida. Rising costs are putting pressure on families, seniors, renters, homeowners, and small businesses – she is committed to cutting taxes, opposing unnecessary cost increases, expanding access to affordable and workforce housing, and fighting for real solutions to reduce homeowners’ insurance premiums.

electanamaria.com ·

As the mother of school-age children, Ana Maria knows that strong schools are essential to strong communities. She has supported record funding for Florida’s public school system, as well as policies that empower parents to make the best decisions for their children’s education.

electanamaria.com ·

Official record

Voted Yes on Property Tax Administration

Jun 2, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Department of Management Services

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Technology and privacy

Official record

Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

Apr 28, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Data Centers

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Veterans

Official record

Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program

Mar 6, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veteran and Spouse Nursing Home Beds

Apr 28, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veterans

Mar 19, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Animals and wildlife

Official record

Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs

Apr 28, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Emergency management

Official record

Voted Yes on Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Land Use Regulations for Local Governments Affected by Natural Disasters

Feb 19, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor

Feb 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted No on Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor

Feb 11, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor

Feb 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Voting and sponsorship record

681 votes (no: 13, not voting: 6, yes: 662), 155 sponsorships.

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