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Linda Chaney

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Linda Chaney

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Linda Chaney

Linda Chaney is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 61. Chaney's professional background blends executive marketing and entrepreneurship. She served as a marketing director for the Home Shopping Network, assisting the company through a period of historic billion-dollar commercial growth.

Campaigning as a pro-business, fiscally conservative, Chaney focuses on deregulation, healthcare accessibility, and consistent state-level policy.

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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.

As I returned home to District 61, I had the opportunity to cultivate a statewide coalition to engage our Asian American and Pacific Islanders community members around reproductive and civic education, to ensure our community is informed and activated to participate in our democratic process.

No public positions found.

Agriculture and rural policy

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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.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Artificial intelligence

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Voted Yes 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

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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions

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

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Criminal justice and policing

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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.

Voted Yes on Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations

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

Economy and Youth Labor Flexibility: As documented by state bill tracking and media coverage, she was the primary sponsor of HB 49, a legislative measure modifying child labor restrictions to allow older teenagers (ages 16 and 17) more flexibility in their work hours and choice of schedules.

Now is the time to revive and bolster our local economy by lowering taxes, cutting regulations, and promoting vocational and skills training to help displaced workers find new jobs.

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Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission

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

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She supports investment in our local small businesses, standing up for our workers, and protecting our local freedom to make decisions for ourselves.

Now is our time to create a better Pinellas County where we can lower our costs, raise our wages, and give all working families and seniors the brighter future they have earned.

She supports higher wages, stronger tenant protections, and holding property insurance companies accountable.

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Education

The key to a successful future is having access to a good quality education. We’ll provide students with world-class public education by putting parents and teachers in charge.

Education and Parental Rights: As detailed in her official legislative platform and voting records, Chaney aligns with state GOP education directives, voting in favor of HB 1467 to implement stricter public school curriculum guidelines, book oversight rules, and enhanced parental input in public education.

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Voted Yes on Higher Education

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

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She supports higher salaries for teachers and education professionals, increasing accountability in school voucher programs, and giving our students the resources they need to thrive.

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Elections and voting

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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.

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She supports expanding voter access, increasing government transparency, and ensuring every community has a voice.

As I returned home to District 61, I had the opportunity to cultivate a statewide coalition to engage our Asian American and Pacific Islanders community members around reproductive and civic education, to ensure our community is informed and activated to participate in our democratic process.

No public positions found.

Energy

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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.

Did not vote 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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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Environment and climate

From tourism to quality of life, we must preserve and protect our pristine beaches, protect our water quality, and be good stewards of our environment.

I know we can protect our beaches without interfering in the economics of tourism. Read full quote

As a commissioner, she fought tenaciously to protect the pristine beaches, keep taxes low and give residents more control over development. Read full quote

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She supports practical solutions to help communities prepare for severe weather, reduce flooding, and recover more quickly after disasters.

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Families and social services

Education and Parental Rights: As detailed in her official legislative platform and voting records, Chaney aligns with state GOP education directives, voting in favor of HB 1467 to implement stricter public school curriculum guidelines, book oversight rules, and enhanced parental input in public education.

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.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Firearms policy

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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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No public position found.

No public positions found.

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 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.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Healthcare

We must act to lower health insurance premiums and expand affordability and quality of care from pregnancy to end of life.

Healthcare and Breast Cancer Screenings: Drawing from her personal background as a co-founder of a mobile mammography business, she leverages her assignment on the House Health & Human Services Committee to focus on expanding accessibility to life-saving preventative care and advanced cancer screening technologies.

I know we can protect our beaches without interfering in the economics of tourism. Read full quote

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She supports expanding Medicaid, keeping politicians out of private healthcare decisions, and making access to care affordable and transparent.

As your Representative, I am committed to tackling the needs of our communities with practical solutions for the affordability crisis, bringing local freedom back to the people, and ensuring health care is accessible and affordable for all Floridians.

No public positions found.

Housing

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.

Voted Yes on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

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

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She supports higher wages, stronger tenant protections, and holding property insurance companies accountable.

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.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Infrastructure and transportation

From roads to bridges, we must invest in our aging infrastructure in order to provide the safety and scalability needed to meet the demands of our citizens.

I know we can protect our beaches without interfering in the economics of tourism. Read full quote

As a commissioner, she fought tenaciously to protect the pristine beaches, keep taxes low and give residents more control over development. Read full quote

+39 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Local control

State Preemption and Local Regulation: She prioritizes state-level uniform standards over fragmented local ordinances, notably voting in favor of SB 620 and inserting local preemption language into her youth labor legislation (HB 49) to restrict municipal regulations that negatively impact local business profitability.

As a commissioner, she fought tenaciously to protect the pristine beaches, keep taxes low and give residents more control over development. 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.

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As your Representative, I am committed to tackling the needs of our communities with practical solutions for the affordability crisis, bringing local freedom back to the people, and ensuring health care is accessible and affordable for all Floridians.

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.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Taxes and government spending

Now is the time to revive and bolster our local economy by lowering taxes, cutting regulations, and promoting vocational and skills training to help displaced workers find new jobs.

As a commissioner, she fought tenaciously to protect the pristine beaches, keep taxes low and give residents more control over development. 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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As your Representative, I am committed to tackling the needs of our communities with practical solutions for the affordability crisis, bringing local freedom back to the people, and ensuring health care is accessible and affordable for all Floridians.

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 Yes 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.

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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.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Animals and wildlife

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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

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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.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

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