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Ana Maria Rodriguez

Jose Antonio Stoute

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Ana Maria Rodriguez

Jose Antonio Stoute

Ana Maria Rodriguez

Jose Antonio Stoute

Ramiro Orta

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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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Jose Antonio Stoute

Dr. Jose Antonio Stoute is the candidate running for the Florida State Senate to represent District 40. Stoute is a physician, infectious disease specialist, and retired U.S. Army Colonel. He attended Miami Dade College before earning his medical degree from the University of Miami. His 20-year military career included two combat deployments to Iraq, where he served as the deputy commander of a combat support hospital in Mosul and was awarded the Bronze Star. He has also worked as a medical researcher conducting malaria vaccine development in Africa and spent years teaching future physicians as a medical professor.

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Position on major issues

Position on major issues

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.

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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.

+2 more

No public position found.

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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.

+1 more

No public position found.

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions

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

Build an inclusive Florida where every family, senior, student, veteran, and worker has a fair chance to thrive.

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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.

+80 more

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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.

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.

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Lower costs and relieve the burden on working families, seniors, students, and small businesses.

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No public positions found.

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.

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.

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Keep politics out of the classroom and university boardroom. Educators and parents should guide what and how children learn.

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No public positions found.

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.

+7 more

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Energy

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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.

+3 more

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No public position found.

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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.

+30 more

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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.

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Firearms policy

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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.

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Government reform

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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.

+29 more

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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.

+107 more

Keep politics out of healthcare, protect sound medical decision-making, and keep children safe through vaccination.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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.

Ana Maria is especially focused on the affordability crisis facing South Florida. Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Housing for Veterans

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

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No public positions found.

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.

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Protect communities from fear-based enforcement and keep Florida focused on safety, opportunity, and dignity.

Work for a fair, functional legal immigration system that strengthens families, communities, and Florida’s economy.

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No public positions found.

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.

+37 more

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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.

+5 more

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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.

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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.

+3 more

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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.

Ana Maria is especially focused on the affordability crisis facing South Florida. Read full quote

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.

+52 more

Lower costs and relieve the burden on working families, seniors, students, and small businesses.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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.

+9 more

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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.

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Animals and wildlife

Official record

Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs

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

No public position found.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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.

+5 more

No public position found.

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