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Alexis Maria Calatayud
Richard Lamondin Jr.
3 candidates. Listed as they appear on the ballot.
Alexis Maria Calatayud
Richard Lamondin Jr.
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Alexis Calatayud is an education policy leader with experience in government, political campaigns, and student advocacy. As Director of Policy and Programs at the Florida Department of Education, she worked with the Legislature to increase education and teacher salary funding and implement new laws. A former campaign manager, legislative aide, student body president, and university trustee, Alexis has also developed advocacy training programs for more than 500 college leaders nationwide.
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3 candidates. Listed as they appear on the ballot.
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I support protecting and advancing women’s rights by ensuring every woman has equal opportunity, safety, and freedom to make her own healthcare and life decisions. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted Yes on Chemicals in Consumer Products
Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
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I support strengthening civil rights in Florida by ensuring equal protection, equal opportunity, and full participation in our democracy for every citizen. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology
Voted Yes on Criteria for Determining Criminal Gang Membership
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Fight inflation and protect small businesses
Invest in vocational programs to ensure we have a trained and highly skilled workforce
Lower costs of living, attainable housing, and protection from hidden fees that squeeze working families.
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https://alexiscalatayud.com/home/http://alexiscalatayud.com
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I support making homeownership more affordable and achievable for Florida’s working families and young people. Read full quote
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Enhance school choice options and increase teacher salaries and public education funding
Life-long education leader championing school safety, $150 million in reading initiatives, $400 million in teacher salary increases, and advancing legislation to strengthen public schools and expand parental choice.
Strong public schools, parental choice, and an early-learning system that gives every child a real shot.
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https://alexiscalatayud.com/home/http://alexiscalatayud.com
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His first legislative priority will be to build bipartisan support for affordable, accessible pre-K and child care for every family, raising early-education pay, expanding hours for parents who work nights, and treating early learning like the essential service it is.
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https://richard.vote
Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930023957/https://richard.vote
I support fully funded Florida’s public schools that focus on student success. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives
Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives
Voted Yes on Utility Service Restrictions
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Preserve Biscayne Bay and the Everglades and limit development into protected areas
Ensure our community has a clean water supply
Address climate change and invest in new sea-level rise infrastructure
In Congress, he’ll work to treat housing as critical infrastructure, just like roads and bridges, so federal dollars flow faster to projects that expand supply and lower costs. Read full quote
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https://richard.voteArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930023957/https://richard.vote
I support protecting Florida’s environment through practical, science-based solutions that preserve our natural resources and strengthen community resilience. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Judges
Voted Yes on Pub. Rec./Crime Victims
Voted Yes on Reporting the Receipt of Gifts or Honoraria
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I support restoring trust in government by demanding transparency, accountability, and leadership that puts Floridians first. Read full quote
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Committed to world-class health care access for all of Miami, serving as advocate and trustee for the Jackson Health System Public Health Trust.
Affordable children's health insurance, accessible daycare, and the resources parents need to thrive.
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Voted Yes on Health Care
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Richard believes health care is a right, not a privilege. Read full quote
In Congress, Richard will work to preserve and strengthen Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring they remain fully funded and off the chopping block. Read full quote
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https://richard.voteArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930023957/https://richard.vote
I support creating a Florida healthcare system modeled after successful state-based approaches like Massachusetts that provide affordable health insurance coverage for every resident while preserving choice and encouraging competition. Read full quote
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Reduce homeowners’ insurance premiums and address the cost of living
Funded the $250 million Hometown Hero down payment assistance program offering $35,000 at 0% interest to help Miamians buy their first home.
Preserved Miami-Dade County local control on the urban development boundary to protect the Everglades and water supply while curbing urban sprawl — smart development where residents of every stage of life and every level of income have a place.
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https://alexiscalatayud.com/home/http://alexiscalatayud.com
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In Congress, he’ll work to treat housing as critical infrastructure, just like roads and bridges, so federal dollars flow faster to projects that expand supply and lower costs. Read full quote
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https://richard.voteArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930023957/https://richard.vote
Florida families are being crushed by the rising cost of property and casualty insurance, threatening homeowners, renters, seniors, and small businesses across our state. Read full quote
I support making homeownership more affordable and achievable for Florida’s working families and young people. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services
Voted Yes on Immigration
Voted Yes on Immigration
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Successfully secured over $350 million in State funds for local infrastructure, public safety, municipal services and community partnerships.
Address climate change and invest in new sea-level rise infrastructure
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Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
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http://alexiscalatayud.comhttps://alexiscalatayud.com/home/
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I support a transportation system that works for everyone in Miami-Dade. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Voted Yes on Local Government Regulation of Chickees
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Amplified the voices of political prisoners and dissidents in exile and stood firm against authoritarian regimes worldwide.
Freedom & Integrity Libertad e Integridad Standing with political prisoners and dissidents in exile. Defending democracy. Rejecting authoritarianism.
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In Congress, Richard will work to preserve and strengthen Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring they remain fully funded and off the chopping block. Read full quote
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https://richard.voteArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930023957/https://richard.vote
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Permanently enact cuts to the gas tax and expand sales tax holidays
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Voted Yes on Property Tax Administration
Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
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Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
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Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Voted Yes on Veteran and Spouse Nursing Home Beds
Voted Yes on Veterans
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Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs
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Alexis Maria Calatayud
Richard Lamondin Jr.
Jeffrey Doc Solomon
Alexis Maria Calatayud
Alexis Calatayud is an education policy leader with experience in government, political campaigns, and student advocacy. As Director of Policy and Programs at the Florida Department of Education, she worked with the Legislature to increase education and teacher salary funding and implement new laws. A former campaign manager, legislative aide, student body president, and university trustee, Alexis has also developed advocacy training programs for more than 500 college leaders nationwide.
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