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Te Mayonna Brown

Oliver G. Gilbert III

3 candidates. Listed as they appear on the ballot.

Te Mayonna Brown

Oliver G. Gilbert III

Te Mayonna Brown

Oliver G. Gilbert III

Patricia Gonzalez

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Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants). Strongly Agree

I would support a total ban on abortion on a federal level.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes. Strongly Agree Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed? none

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Artificial intelligence

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Civil rights and freedoms

Faith, family, and freedom are the foundation of America. Religious liberty, parental rights, the Second Amendment, and the Constitution itself are under attack — and they’re worth fighting for.

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY What does "separation of church and state" mean to you? Just what it says which is to keep the church separate from the state. Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs. Strongly Disagree

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Criminal justice and policing

6. Safe & Strong Communities — Support law enforcement, address crime, and make communities safer.

She is committed to fighting for stronger wage growth, affordable housing, lower costs for working families, safer communities, and policies that encourage businesses to grow and create better-paying jobs.

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I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs. Strongly Disagree

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Economy, jobs and wages

3. Jobs & Economic Opportunity — Support small businesses, attract manufacturing, and create good-paying jobs in the district.

The H-1B program should serve America’s workforce—not be used to undercut American workers’ wages or replace qualified Americans. Read full quote

She is committed to fighting for stronger wage growth, affordable housing, lower costs for working families, safer communities, and policies that encourage businesses to grow and create better-paying jobs.

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Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies? No

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Education

As a former teacher, she believes every child deserves access to a quality education and that parents—not government bureaucrats—should have the freedom to choose the best educational path for their children. She is a strong advocate for school choice and policies that put students and families first.

Every child in Florida’s 24th District deserves a quality education, not a zip code assignment. Read full quote

7. Education & Opportunity — Expand educational choices and make sure children have pathways to careers, trades, college, or entrepreneurship.

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Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt. Strongly Agree

EDUCATION I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools. Strongly Agree I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities. Strongly Agree

EQUALITY I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist. Read full quote

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Elections and voting

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING People should be able to vote without photo identification. Strongly Disagree The Electoral College should be abolished. Strongly Disagree

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Energy

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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity? Fossil fuels.

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Environment and climate

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Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action. Strongly Disagree God is in control, not man!

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Families and social services

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Firearms policy

Faith, family, and freedom are the foundation of America. Religious liberty, parental rights, the Second Amendment, and the Constitution itself are under attack — and they’re worth fighting for.

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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety? No restrictions are needed. We must be responsible for our actions.

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Government reform

8. Accountability in Washington — Make government live within its means, eliminate waste, and demand measurable results

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Healthcare

2. Healthcare That Works — Increase transparency, lower prescription and healthcare costs, and protect patients from unnecessary costs.

The men and women who served this country deserve more than empty thank-yous. Faster care, real mental health support, and full accountability at the VA — that’s what our veterans have earned.

5. Protecting Seniors & Veterans — Protect Social Security and Medicare while making sure veterans receive the services they’ve earned.

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HEALTHCARE Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations? Read full quote

VALUES Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. Read full quote

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Housing

As a woman real estate developer, Te has transformed neighborhoods through affordable housing and economic investment.

Te Brown supports redirecting federal housing dollars away from lifelong rental subsidies and toward helping low-income families in our district buy their first home. Read full quote

1. Affordability & Homeownership — Lower the barriers to buying a home, build more affordable housing, and address the cost of living.

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Immigration

A nation must have secure borders and a fair, lawful immigration system. Read full quote

The H-1B program should serve America’s workforce—not be used to undercut American workers’ wages or replace qualified Americans. Read full quote

TPS Holder For 15 years, Washington has told Haitian families in South Florida that their status was temporary, and for 15 years nothing changed. Read full quote

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IMMIGRATION The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border. Strongly Agree Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances? Everyone is welcome as long as it is done legally.

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Infrastructure and transportation

4. Infrastructure & Resilience — Invest in roads, bridges, water systems, drainage, and infrastructure that keeps South Florida moving.

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Local control

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National security and foreign policy

TPS Holder For 15 years, Washington has told Haitian families in South Florida that their status was temporary, and for 15 years nothing changed. Read full quote

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NATIONAL SECURITY With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. Read full quote

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Social Security and retirement

5. Protecting Seniors & Veterans — Protect Social Security and Medicare while making sure veterans receive the services they’ve earned.

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Taxes and government spending

8. Accountability in Washington — Make government live within its means, eliminate waste, and demand measurable results

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What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth? Lower the income tax.

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Technology and privacy

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Veterans

The men and women who served this country deserve more than empty thank-yous. Faster care, real mental health support, and full accountability at the VA — that’s what our veterans have earned.

5. Protecting Seniors & Veterans — Protect Social Security and Medicare while making sure veterans receive the services they’ve earned.

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Values and beliefs

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What do you think is the general purpose of government? To maintain law, welfare and order to the citizens of the United States.

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