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Representative in Congress, District 18
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Representative in Congress, District 18
Deva Simmons, a Brooklyn native and longtime Polk County resident, has spent over two decades serving students, families, and local organizations through education, advocacy, and volunteer work. Now running for Congress in Florida’s 18th District, she aims to bring her dedication, compassion, and community-focused leadership to Washington.
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Defending Democracy: Her governance platform prioritizes civil liberties and institutional fairness, explicitly advocating for the protection of voting rights and an end to partisan gerrymandering in legislative map-making.
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Building an economy that works for working families. Creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and ensuring fair wages.
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https://www.devasimmons.com/en
Working families deserve an economy that works for them, not just the wealthy few. I will fight for policies that lift up all Floridians.
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Raising the minimum wage to a living wage
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Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs
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Lowering the cost of living for families
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Creating good-paying jobs in clean energy
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Ensuring every Florida student has access to high-quality education. Investing in our children means investing in our future.
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As an educator with over 20 years of experience, I understand the transformative power of quality education. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.
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Supporting vocational and technical training
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Protecting public schools from defunding
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Protecting voting rights and ensuring every voice is heard. Democracy thrives when all citizens can participate.
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Our democracy is only as strong as our commitment to protect it. I will fight to ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted.
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Creating good-paying jobs in clean energy
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Fighting for accessible, quality healthcare for all families in District 18. Everyone deserves the right to see a doctor without financial fear.
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Healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. I will fight to ensure every family in District 18 has access to quality, affordable healthcare.
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Lowering prescription drug costs for seniors
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Protecting and expanding the Affordable Care Act
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Increasing access to mental health services
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Addressing the healthcare worker shortage
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