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Bale Dalton
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Bale Dalton is a decorated Navy captain, former NASA Chief of Staff, and Central Florida native. During 24 years in the Navy and Navy Reserve, he served on deployments worldwide, flew medical evacuations, supported disaster relief and special operations, and directed combat air support. His career also includes roles at the State Department, in Congress, and in the aerospace industry. He presents himself as a service-driven leader committed to integrity, sound decision-making, and putting American families first.
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Christopher Dennison is a candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 7th Congressional District. Dennison is a resident of Deltona, Florida, and a disabled veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Professionally, his career includes corporate experience working for Chase Bank, Angi, and Yelp. He has never previously run for or held any public office.
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Abortion and reproductive policy
Ryan is pro-life and believes every life is a sacred gift from God.
And here in Florida, women and girls face yet another health crisis. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.com/priorities/
Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Agriculture and rural policy
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Artificial intelligence
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Civil rights and freedoms
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Privacy and Civil Liberties: A primary pillar of Dennison's campaign is the protection of personal privacy and opposition to mass government tracking. He advocates for the complete repeal of the Patriot Act and campaigns to ban federal and local implementation of flock cameras and other invasive surveillance devices.
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https://oviedocommunitynews.org/profile/christopher-dennison/
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Criminal justice and policing
Ryan is a strong defender of law enforcement and deeply understands the daily challenges officers face. He will strongly support legislation that protects law enforcement, including tougher penalties for assaulting or shooting officers.
We must continue to secure our borders and oppose any measures that weaken enforcement or prioritize non-citizens over American safety. Ryan will work with local law enforcement to stop the flood of illegal drugs that damage our Central Florida communities.
Bale Dalton Calls for Prison Time for Corrupt Politicians Who Stole from Floridians
We must ensure that our police departments are fully funded and have the resources they need to do their job well. Read full quote
Public safety, whether from gun violence or any other type of violent crime, is our government’s number one priority. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001145/https://baledalton.comhttps://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Economy, jobs and wages
Affordability & Economy Congress must continue driving down costs for American families by keeping taxes low and achieving American energy independence. Read full quote
I’m running for Congress because Florida deserves leaders who put people ahead of politics, lower costs, and deliver results—not politicians who are only in it for themselves.
We need to crack down on the power companies and property insurers that are ripping Floridians off and raising rates year after year, without any improvement in service. Read full quote
Our Congressman, Cory Mills, voted for the illegal tariffs that made everything from groceries to car repairs more expensive, while raising costs for families and small businesses. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.com/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001145/https://baledalton.com/https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Education
That’s why he champions parental rights and school choice, empowering families to make the best decisions for their kids and have transparency on curriculum.
We must protect local control and ensure every dollar serves our students effectively.
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Elections and voting
He strongly supports the Save America Act, which ensures only American citizens can vote in our elections — because citizenship must matter.
As a Navy helicopter pilot and squadron leader, I’ve spent my career in environments that demand complete accountability – so this behavior is disgusting to me. Read full quote
We should also be making it illegal for politicians to profit off of their positions by trading stocks on the very companies they are supposed to regulate. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Energy
Affordability & Economy Congress must continue driving down costs for American families by keeping taxes low and achieving American energy independence. Read full quote
Preserving environmental resources and preventing drilling off the coasts of Florida means protecting the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, as well as the Eastern Range, so that our military and our space program can continue to operate in order to keep our nation safe and secure. Read full quote
We need to crack down on the power companies and property insurers that are ripping Floridians off and raising rates year after year, without any improvement in service. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Environment and climate
Volusia County’s beaches drive a $4.3 billion economy and serve as our first line of defense against storms.
Ryan will prioritize working with federal agencies to secure long-term beach nourishment and storm-damage reduction projects.
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https://elijahforcongress.comhttps://elijahforcongress.com/issues.html
Preserving environmental resources and preventing drilling off the coasts of Florida means protecting the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, as well as the Eastern Range, so that our military and our space program can continue to operate in order to keep our nation safe and secure. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Families and social services
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Firearms policy
He is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and has earned an “A” rating with the NRA.
As a gun owner today, I understand and deeply believe that the Second Amendment is a fundamental right for law-abiding citizens in this country, as it should be. Read full quote
We must ensure that our police departments are fully funded and have the resources they need to do their job well. Read full quote
Public safety, whether from gun violence or any other type of violent crime, is our government’s number one priority. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Government reform
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Trust in government is at all time lows, and with good reason. Read full quote
As a Navy helicopter pilot and squadron leader, I’ve spent my career in environments that demand complete accountability – so this behavior is disgusting to me. Read full quote
We should also be making it illegal for politicians to profit off of their positions by trading stocks on the very companies they are supposed to regulate. Read full quote
Sources
https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
Anti-Corruption and PAC Influence: To curb outside political influence, he supports passing the Epstein Transparency Act. Read full quote
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https://oviedocommunitynews.org/profile/christopher-dennison/
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Healthcare
The United States must continue to lead the world in medical innovation. The federal government can do more to lower healthcare costs.
Ryan supports solutions that deliver affordable, patient-centered healthcare options. Read full quote
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https://elijahforcongress.comhttps://elijahforcongress.com/issues.html
Too many Florida families are one health emergency away from financial disaster. Read full quote
Our Congressman, Cory Mills, voted for the illegal tariffs that made everything from groceries to car repairs more expensive, while raising costs for families and small businesses. Read full quote
My first priority in Congress will be working to make Florida affordable again. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Housing
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Congress must act to address the housing affordability crisis that has swept our state and our country. Read full quote
It’s not just the sticker price that is causing problems for families young and old throughout central Florida; it’s the mountain of costs that comes with it. Read full quote
We need to crack down on the power companies and property insurers that are ripping Floridians off and raising rates year after year, without any improvement in service. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Immigration
America is a nation built by immigrants, however we must enforce the rule of law.
We must continue to secure our borders and oppose any measures that weaken enforcement or prioritize non-citizens over American safety. Ryan will work with local law enforcement to stop the flood of illegal drugs that damage our Central Florida communities.
Sources
https://elijahforcongress.comhttps://elijahforcongress.com/issues.html
I support a robust national security and border security infrastructure that prioritizes the American people and American interests, at home and abroad. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Infrastructure and transportation
Ryan will prioritize working with federal agencies to secure long-term beach nourishment and storm-damage reduction projects.
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Local control
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National security and foreign policy
We must ensure that the U.S. military remains the strongest and best-equipped fighting force in the world, backed by the most advanced technology.
Bale Dalton Calls for an End to the Iran War On the Six-Month Anniversary of the Conflict
At the same time, our rising national debt – under both Democratic and Republican leadership – is increasingly a matter of grave national security, as foreign adversaries like China are able to buy up our debt and force taxpayers to send their hard-earned income abroad, instead of going toward securing our country, growing our economy, and improving our quality of life.
I support a robust national security and border security infrastructure that prioritizes the American people and American interests, at home and abroad. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001145/https://baledalton.comhttps://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Foreign Policy and Non-Intervention: In alignment with traditional libertarian foreign policy, Dennison demands an immediate end to America's "forever wars".
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https://oviedocommunitynews.org/profile/christopher-dennison/
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Social Security and retirement
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Even for seniors who have access to Medicare, premiums are on the rise and prescription medications are often unaffordable. Read full quote
We need to elect members of Congress who will restore funding to Medicaid, reverse premium cuts, and protect Social Security and Medicare for generations to come. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Taxes and government spending
Affordability & Economy Congress must continue driving down costs for American families by keeping taxes low and achieving American energy independence. Read full quote
While some of the income tax changes in the OBBB were a step in the right direction for working families, seniors, and small businesses, we need a Congress committed to providing immediate tax relief for Florida families and tackling wasteful spending.
Families in Volusia and Seminole Counties, and throughout Central Florida, don’t just deserve a tax cut – they need one, period. Read full quote
Meanwhile, our government in Washington continues to waste countless billions of dollars, further eroding taxpayers’ trust, not to mention their hard-earned tax dollars. Read full quote
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https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
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Technology and privacy
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Privacy and Civil Liberties: A primary pillar of Dennison's campaign is the protection of personal privacy and opposition to mass government tracking. He advocates for the complete repeal of the Patriot Act and campaigns to ban federal and local implementation of flock cameras and other invasive surveillance devices.
Sources
https://oviedocommunitynews.org/profile/christopher-dennison/
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Veterans
We must also guarantee that our veterans receive the best possible care after their service to our nation.
We also must do more to ensure that every single American who serves their country, and their families, receives the benefits that they so rightly earned through their service. Read full quote
Sources
https://baledalton.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927001232/https://baledalton.com/priorities/
Veterans' Affairs (VA) Reform: As a disabled veteran, Dennison prioritizes changing how the VA administers healthcare. Read full quote
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https://oviedocommunitynews.org/profile/christopher-dennison/
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Bale Dalton
Bale Dalton is a decorated Navy captain, former NASA Chief of Staff, and Central Florida native. During 24 years in the Navy and Navy Reserve, he served on deployments worldwide, flew medical evacuations, supported disaster relief and special operations, and directed combat air support. His career also includes roles at the State Department, in Congress, and in the aerospace industry. He presents himself as a service-driven leader committed to integrity, sound decision-making, and putting American families first.
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Christopher Dennison
Christopher Dennison is a candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 7th Congressional District. Dennison is a resident of Deltona, Florida, and a disabled veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Professionally, his career includes corporate experience working for Chase Bank, Angi, and Yelp. He has never previously run for or held any public office.
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