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Terrance Freeman
Benjamin Sandlin
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Terrance Freeman
Benjamin Sandlin
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Benjamin Sandlin is a candidate running for the Florida House of Representatives in District 12, which includes parts of Duval County and Jacksonville. Sandlin is a Gen Z political activist, a physics student at the University of North Florida, and a former preschool teacher.
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Abortion and reproductive policy
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Artificial intelligence
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Civil rights and freedoms
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“The legislature isn’t gonna wait for me to get older,” Sandlin said in comments reported by FloridaPolitics. Read full quote
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https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928150927/https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445
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Criminal justice and policing
Terrance has made supporting Jacksonville’s police officers, firefighters and first responders a priority. Read full quote
During his time on the Jacksonville City Council, Terrance has focused on affordability, public safety, workforce development, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Read full quote
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https://terrancefreeman.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001453/https://terrancefreeman.com/priorities/https://terrancefreeman.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001339/https://terrancefreeman.com
His platform includes blocking corporations from buying residential properties, increasing funding into renewable energy development, and reforming jails and prisons with a focus on rehabilitation.
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https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928150927/https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445
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Economy, jobs and wages
During his time on the Jacksonville City Council, Terrance has focused on affordability, public safety, workforce development, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Read full quote
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https://terrancefreeman.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001339/https://terrancefreeman.com
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Education
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“The legislature isn’t gonna wait for me to get older,” Sandlin said in comments reported by FloridaPolitics. Read full quote
Sources
https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928150927/https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445
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Elections and voting
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“The legislature isn’t gonna wait for me to get older,” Sandlin said in comments reported by FloridaPolitics. Read full quote
Sources
https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928150927/https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445
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Energy
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His platform includes blocking corporations from buying residential properties, increasing funding into renewable energy development, and reforming jails and prisons with a focus on rehabilitation.
Sources
https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928150927/https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445
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Environment and climate
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Families and social services
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Firearms policy
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Gun Safety and Activism: Sandlin's initial entry into political organizing stems from his involvement with the University of Central Florida's chapter of March for Our Lives. He has a history of traveling to Tallahassee to explicitly lobby against permitless carry and advocate for stricter firearm safety laws.
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Government reform
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Healthcare
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Housing
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His platform includes blocking corporations from buying residential properties, increasing funding into renewable energy development, and reforming jails and prisons with a focus on rehabilitation.
Sources
https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928150927/https://newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/jacksonvilles-benjamin-sandlin-running-to-be-floridas-youngest-ever-legislator,77445
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Immigration
Terrance believes government has a responsibility to enforce our immigration laws and protect our communities. He supports securing the border, enforcing existing immigration laws and ensuring state and local law enforcement have the tools they need to keep Floridians safe.
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https://terrancefreeman.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001453/https://terrancefreeman.com/priorities/
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Infrastructure and transportation
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Local control
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National security and foreign policy
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Social Security and retirement
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Taxes and government spending
Terrance championed Jacksonville’s first property tax cut in nearly a decade, helping provide relief for local families as everyday costs continue to rise. In Tallahassee, he’ll continue working to lower costs, reduce unnecessary fees and make Florida more affordable for working families, seniors and small businesses.
Terrance believes taxpayers deserve a government that is efficient, accountable and responsible with their money. Read full quote
“Families across Florida are stretched thin by rising costs. Read full quote
Sources
https://terrancefreeman.com/priorities/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001453/https://terrancefreeman.com/priorities/https://terrancefreeman.com/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001339/https://terrancefreeman.com/
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Technology and privacy
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Veterans
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Benjamin Sandlin is a candidate running for the Florida House of Representatives in District 12, which includes parts of Duval County and Jacksonville. Sandlin is a Gen Z political activist, a physics student at the University of North Florida, and a former preschool teacher.
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