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Kaylee Tuck
Leigh Estes
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Kaylee Tuck
Leigh Estes
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Kaylee Tuck is a politician serving as the incumbent State Representative for Florida House District 83. Tuck campaigns as a mainstream, "family-first" fiscal and social conservative, centering her legislative portfolio around medical service infrastructure, agricultural protections, and parental rights.
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Leigh Estes is a candidate running for the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 83. Estes is a non-politician retiree with a background as an accountant and manager. She frames her first run for public office as a grassroots effort to amplify working-class and retiree voices over wealthy special interests.
Campaigning under the banner of fighting for "economic survival" and restoring government transparency, Estes centers her platform on localized governance and public resources.
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Her voting alignment consistently tracks conservative benchmarks, maintaining pro-life stances on abortion access.
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Sources
https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/52242/race/4549/election/1254
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Exploring funding options for research and development, marketing, and cost-sharing programs, looking at outdated regulations and policies that favor large scale agriculture operations at the expense of the small farmers, and addressing water quantity issues so that farming and rural communities will not have to expend valuable time and energy to compete for limited water resources.
Agricultural and Land Use Protection: Drawing from her professional background as a land-use attorney and her Heartland roots, Tuck strongly champions Florida's agricultural economy. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Sources
https://www.kayleetuck.com/issues
https://futurecaucus.org/future-caucus/state-future-caucus-network/state-caucus-chairs/kaylee-tuck/
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Ensure agriculture doesn’t have to compete with data centers for water resources; prevent data centers from depleting the aquafers that provide major water resources
Invest in greater scientific research to seek solutions for crop diseases and pests, and alternative energy sources to lessen dependence on diesel
Protect agricultural lands and the Everglades
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Voted Yes on Data Centers
Stop new data center development until clear policies are developed for environmental and public health standards, supported by clear, reliable scientific data which addresses short and long-term impacts
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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions
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Law Enforcement and Traditional Values: Backed by first responder networks, Tuck supports robust funding and mental health resources for regional law enforcement agencies.
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Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology
Sources
https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/52242/race/4549/election/1254
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Continuing to make Florida one of the most competitive states for businesses to expand and relocate.
Fiscal Conservatism and Economic Relief: Tuck advocates for limited government intervention to lower cost-of-living burdens. She supports passing balanced state budgets, building up heavy financial reserves, and enacting targeted consumer sales tax holidays on household necessities to alleviate inflationary pressures.
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Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission
Sources
https://www.kayleetuck.com/issueshttps://www.kayleetuck.com/
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Pocketbook Affordability and the Economy: Operating from her background as an accountant, Estes treats the rising cost of living as a systemic crisis. Read full quote
Workers’ Rights and Safety: Restore workers’ rights that were ceded to giant corporations by Republicans, allowing for stronger negotiation of wages and workplace safety.
Sources
https://www.leigh4florida.com/issueshttps://www.leigh4florida.com/policies
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Bringing more advanced academic options to rural communities to give students better opportunities for high achievement, and exploring career readiness education programs that give non-college bound students an option to learn a trade or skill that can translate into an available job opportunity providing a livable wage.
School Choice and Parental Rights: In alignment with state GOP education frameworks, Tuck is a strong supporter of universal school choice vouchers and parental empowerment. Her legislative record includes voting in support of expanded parental authority over public school curricula and materials.
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Voted Yes on Higher Education
Sources
https://www.kayleetuck.com/issueshttps://ivoterguide.com/candidate/52242/race/4549/election/1254
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Public School Funding: Estes strongly opposes the diversion of public taxpayer funds into corporate-run or private voucher alternatives, characterizing these policies as attempts to financially cripple public schools. Read full quote
Eliminate School of Hope’s ability to claim seats in underutilized schools at no cost and their disruption of established school schedules and protocols; review the program in its entirety—why is the state paying contractor start-up costs? (Budget was increased 233.33%, +$14 million)
Increase teacher pay and negotiate better health insurance options (Florida teacher salaries ranked 50th in nation)
Sources
https://www.leigh4florida.com/issueshttps://www.leigh4florida.com/policies
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Voting Rights: Her governance platform includes defending and expanding voting rights, choices, and access for all Florida citizens.
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Utility Costs: Residential utility costs have increased in certain areas significantly, and additional increases are anticipated for the next two years. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs
Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
Voted Yes on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Strengthen climate change regulations to protect crop yields and lead to rising sea waters that threaten fresh water resources
Establish a Florida-protected designation for the Florida manatee, the Florida panther, the Florida Keys mole skink, and the bonneted bat (since Trump removed them from the federally protected status.)
Protect agricultural lands and the Everglades
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Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives
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Voted Yes on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
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Anti-Corruption and Government Transparency: A core pillar of her campaign is holding politicians accountable. Read full quote
Sources
https://www.leigh4florida.com/
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Healthcare Expansion and Professional Scope: Leveraging her leadership role as Chair of the Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee, Tuck focuses heavily on expanding Florida's healthcare workforce. Read full quote
Sources
https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4776&LegislativeTermId=91
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Medicaid Expansion: Florida is one of ten states that has not taken advantage of the Medicaid Expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which would provide more affordable health insurance coverage to lower-income families and directly lower medical costs. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans
Voted Yes on Housing for Veterans
Voted Yes on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Homeowners’ Insurance: Florida pays the highest national premiums, averaging over $10,000 annually according to one source, with on-going premium hikes to follow. Read full quote
Rent Control: Rents have increased 20% in five years, with more than 50% of Floridian renters using more than 30% of their income to pay for housing. Read full quote
Restoring Home Rule: She opposes state-level preemption that overrides local municipal authority. She advocates for restoring the decision-making power of local jurisdictions to manage and regulate growth, development, and zoning within their own borders.
Sources
https://www.leigh4florida.com/policieshttps://www.leigh4florida.com/issues
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Supports strict border security and immigration measures.
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Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services
Sources
https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/52242/race/4549/election/1254
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Addressing infrastructure needs in rural communities, and advocating for free-market principles that keep the government out of your pocketbook.
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Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions
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Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Voted Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments
Restoring Home Rule: She opposes state-level preemption that overrides local municipal authority. She advocates for restoring the decision-making power of local jurisdictions to manage and regulate growth, development, and zoning within their own borders.
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Continuing to make Florida one of the most competitive states for businesses to expand and relocate.
Addressing infrastructure needs in rural communities, and advocating for free-market principles that keep the government out of your pocketbook.
Fiscal Conservatism and Economic Relief: Tuck advocates for limited government intervention to lower cost-of-living burdens. She supports passing balanced state budgets, building up heavy financial reserves, and enacting targeted consumer sales tax holidays on household necessities to alleviate inflationary pressures.
Sources
https://www.kayleetuck.com/issueshttps://www.kayleetuck.com/
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Did not vote on Local Government Cyber Security
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
Stop new data center development until clear policies are developed for environmental and public health standards, supported by clear, reliable scientific data which addresses short and long-term impacts
No public positions found.
Exploring ways to address the unique issues facing veterans in rural communities, starting with the lack of transitional housing resources available to veterans.
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
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Kaylee Tuck
Leigh Estes
Kaylee Tuck
Kaylee Tuck is a politician serving as the incumbent State Representative for Florida House District 83. Tuck campaigns as a mainstream, "family-first" fiscal and social conservative, centering her legislative portfolio around medical service infrastructure, agricultural protections, and parental rights.
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Leigh Estes
Leigh Estes is a candidate running for the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 83. Estes is a non-politician retiree with a background as an accountant and manager. She frames her first run for public office as a grassroots effort to amplify working-class and retiree voices over wealthy special interests.
Campaigning under the banner of fighting for "economic survival" and restoring government transparency, Estes centers her platform on localized governance and public resources.
Party is hidden. Tap a black bar to reveal.
Visit the campaign site
Connect with Leigh Estes:
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