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Hillary Cassel

Todd Delmay

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Hillary Cassel

Todd Delmay

Hillary Cassel

Todd Delmay

Position on major issues

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Hillary Cassel

Hillary Cassel is a proven problem-solver who puts the people of House District 101 first. A lifelong Floridian, Hillary grew up in South Florida and earned degrees from Tallahassee Community College and Florida State University, before receiving her law degree from Nova Southeastern University. She has lived and worked in Broward
County for over two decades.

Hillary began her career as a prosecutor in the Broward State Attorney’s Office, fighting to keep our neighborhoods safe. Later, she co-founded her own law firm, where she’s spent years helping families take on Big Insurance and win.

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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 29, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Florida voters have made their voices loud and clear: they overwhelmingly support reproductive freedom, but Republicans continue working to strip away those rights. Read full quote

Todd is ready to ensure everyone has access to an abortion in Florida, regardless of their income, and will work to reverse regressive anti-abortion laws in Florida.

No public positions found.

Agriculture and rural policy

Official record

Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records

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

Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Apr 29, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Sponsored Hemp Extract Products

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

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Artificial intelligence

Official record

Voted No on Data Centers

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

Voted Yes on Use of Artificial Intelligence by Governmental Agencies to Detect Concealed Firearms

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

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Civil rights and freedoms

Official record

Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions

Feb 17, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Todd will also fight for a Florida that is safe and inclusive for everyone, standing up to antisemitism, hate groups, and political extremism to ensure that all communities are protected.

As the Executive Director of SAVE, Florida’s longest-running LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, Todd has worked to protect fundamental freedoms, fight discrimination, research social determinants of health, and advocate for policies that improve the lives of all Floridians.

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Criminal justice and policing

Criminal Justice: Leveraging her past experience as a county prosecutor, Cassel supports robust budgets and expanded protections for local law enforcement and first responders to defend neighborhood safety.

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

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Economy, jobs and wages

Official record

Voted No on Public Employees Relations Commission

Mar 11, 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

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

Voted Yes on Department of Commerce

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

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He’ll work to create local jobs, better wages and transportation.

No public positions found.

Education

Official record

Voted Yes on Higher Education

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

Did not vote 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.

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He will invest in public education, ensure teachers receive the pay they deserve, and expand access to vocational and technical training so every student can succeed.

Todd will work to reverse the "Don’t Say Gay" law, along with expanding protections for the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination.

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 Yes on Candidate Qualification

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Security for Nominees and Officers-elect to the Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

+8 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Energy

Official record

Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives

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

Voted Yes on Advanced Nuclear Reactors

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

Voted Yes on Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources

Apr 30, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Todd is committed to keeping development decisions local and supports Home Rule. Read full quote

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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 Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits

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

Voted Yes on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

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

+30 more

He will work to lower property insurance rates, stop price gouging, and protect the environment to prevent climate change from causing catastrophic economic consequences for Florida families.

Todd will fight for stormwater and drainage improvements, stronger infrastructure, and the resources communities need to prepare for extreme weather. Read full quote

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Families and social services

Official record

Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives

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

Voted Yes on Out-of-home Placement Providers and Treatment Facilities

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

Voted Yes on Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations

Mar 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Firearms policy

Official record

Voted No on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Use of Artificial Intelligence by Governmental Agencies to Detect Concealed Firearms

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

Voted Yes on Carrying of Handguns or Weapons by Law Enforcement Officers Attending Athletic Events

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

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Todd is ready to implement common-sense gun reforms that will reduce not just mass shootings, but everyday gun violence.

No public positions found.

Government reform

Official record

Voted Yes on Judges

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

Voted Yes on Justice Administrative Commission

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

Voted Yes on Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector

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

+18 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Healthcare

Consumer and Mental Health Advocacy: Drawing from her private practice background, she sponsors measures designed to protect policyholders from predatory practices by "Big Insurance" firms. She also frequently labels herself a mental health advocate, supporting state funding for regional care networks.

Official record

Voted Yes on Health Care

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

Voted Yes on Uterine Fibroid Research Database

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

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He will fight to expand Medicaid to lower healthcare costs and empower Florida to negotiate lower prescription drug prices.

Todd supports Medicaid expansion and bringing available federal healthcare dollars home so more Floridians can receive treatment before a manageable condition becomes an emergency. Read full quote

He believes every child, parent and senior deserves quality healthcare and a chance to live a secure life.

No public positions found.

Housing

Property Insurance Reform: Widely recognized as an expert on the Florida property insurance market, Cassel serves as the Vice Chair of the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee. Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans

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

Voted Yes on Housing for Veterans

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

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Bringing Down Property Insurance Rates You can do everything right, pay your mortgage, and maintain your home, yet still face an insurance bill that makes staying there impossible. Read full quote

Todd will fight to cap rate hikes and hold carriers accountable when they refuse to pay legitimate claims. Read full quote

He will work to lower property insurance rates, stop price gouging, and protect the environment to prevent climate change from causing catastrophic economic consequences for Florida families.

+3 more

No public positions found.

Immigration

Official record

Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services

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

Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility

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

+2 more

No public position found.

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.

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Todd will fight for stormwater and drainage improvements, stronger infrastructure, and the resources communities need to prepare for extreme weather. Read full quote

He’ll work to create local jobs, better wages and transportation.

No public positions found.

Local control

Fiscal Responsibility & Local Appropriations: Cassel advocates for low taxes and reducing government waste to combat inflation. Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks

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

Voted No on Official Actions of Local Governments

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

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Residents deserve a meaningful say over what gets built in their neighborhoods, and Tallahassee should not force them to accept projects they do not want. Todd is committed to keeping development decisions local and supports Home Rule.

Todd will insist that developers bear those costs and that residents have a voice in decisions affecting their homes. Our neighborhoods and quality of life should come first.

No public positions found.

National security and foreign policy

Official record

Voted Yes on Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction over United States Military Installations

Feb 17, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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 19, 2026 · Passed · 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.

+1 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Taxes and government spending

Property Insurance Reform: Widely recognized as an expert on the Florida property insurance market, Cassel serves as the Vice Chair of the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee. Read full quote

Fiscal Responsibility & Local Appropriations: Cassel advocates for low taxes and reducing government waste to combat inflation. Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Property Tax Administration

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

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Todd will fight corporate price gouging, work to bring down the cost of gas and groceries, and support targeted tax relief that leaves more money in your pocket. He will also take on developers driving up housing costs and support down-payment assistance to help working families put down roots.

No public positions found.

Technology and privacy

Official record

Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security

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

Voted No on Data Centers

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

Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security

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

+5 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Veterans

Official record

Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veterans

May 2, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veterans

Apr 30, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

+1 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Animals and wildlife

Official record

Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs

Apr 30, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs

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

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 OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter

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

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

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

+5 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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