Back to all races
No bio available for this candidate
Party:
Unopposed
Sam Garrison
Unopposed
1 candidate
Sam Garrison
Position on major issues
We share more ground than you might expect
Thinking for yourself matters
Position on major issues
Abortion and reproductive policy
Official record
No public positions found.
Agriculture and rural policy
Official record
Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
No public positions found.
Artificial intelligence
Official record
Voted Yes on Data Centers
No public positions found.
Civil rights and freedoms
Official record
Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions
No public positions found.
Criminal justice and policing
The men and women of law enforcement not only safeguard our communities, they are the “thin blue line” that separate order from lawlessness. As a prosecutor, Sam worked closely with law enforcement to uphold the law and lock up criminals. As a lawmaker, he will always Back the Blue.
That’s why Sam voted for law enforcement recruitment and retention funds, and grant funding for body armor purchases to keep them safe. Read full quote
As a former prosecutor, Sam has worked closely with law enforcement to safeguard our streets and put criminals behind bars. Read full quote
Sources
https://votesamgarrison.comhttps://votesamgarrison.com/record/
Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001724/https://votesamgarrison.com/record/https://votesamgarrison.com/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001654/https://votesamgarrison.com/issues/
+80 more
No public positions found.
Economy, jobs and wages
Reckless spending, rampant inflation, and runaway regulation—Sam knows that “Bidenomics” is a disaster that’s straining our communities and hurting our families. Read full quote
Official record
Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission
Sources
https://votesamgarrison.com/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001654/https://votesamgarrison.com/issues/
+6 more
No public positions found.
Education
Sam knows that not every path to success requires a college degree. It’s essential that we promote vocational and technical education opportunities for students who wish to pursue careers in mechanics, electrical, plumbing and countless other critical trades.
Sources
https://votesamgarrison.com/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001654/https://votesamgarrison.com/issues/
+88 more
No public positions found.
Elections and voting
No public positions found.
Energy
No public positions found.
Environment and climate
Official record
Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs
Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
Voted Yes on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
No public positions found.
Families and social services
Official record
Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives
No public positions found.
Firearms policy
Official record
Voted Yes on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
No public positions found.
Government reform
No public positions found.
Healthcare
Behavioral Health Now more than ever, the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental health is essential to safe and successful communities. Read full quote
Health care costs are too high, and Floridians need common sense solutions that improve access to good quality, affordable care. Read full quote
Official record
Voted Yes on Health Care
Sources
https://votesamgarrison.com/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001654/https://votesamgarrison.com/issues/https://votesamgarrison.com/record/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001724/https://votesamgarrison.com/record/
+97 more
No public positions found.
Housing
The cost of homeowner’s insurance is out of control. We need to enforce consumer protection laws, hold insurers accountable, and stop those who try to game the system and raise prices for everyone.
Supply chain disruptions, housing shortages, reckless federal spending, rising property insurance premiums, and high energy costs driven by Washington overreach mean prices continue to rise for Floridians. Read full quote
Official record
Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans
Sources
https://votesamgarrison.comhttps://votesamgarrison.com/record/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001724/https://votesamgarrison.com/record/
+12 more
No public positions found.
Immigration
As a former prosecutor, Sam has worked closely with law enforcement to safeguard our streets and put criminals behind bars. Read full quote
Health care costs are too high, and Floridians need common sense solutions that improve access to good quality, affordable care. Read full quote
Official record
Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
Sources
https://votesamgarrison.com/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001654/https://votesamgarrison.com/issues/https://votesamgarrison.com/record/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001724/https://votesamgarrison.com/record/
+5 more
No public positions found.
Infrastructure and transportation
Official record
Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions
Voted Yes on State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System
No public positions found.
Local control
Official record
Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Voted Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments
No public positions found.
National security and foreign policy
Official record
No public positions found.
Social Security and retirement
No public positions found.
Taxes and government spending
The best way to help our families thrive is to get government out of the way—that means lower taxes and less red-tape. Sam has worked to pass some of Florida’s biggest tax cuts, while also helping to streamline regulation so it doesn’t hurt families or small businesses.
Opinion: Why I’m voting ‘no’ on Florida’s Amendment 3 | State Rep. Sam Garrison
Reckless spending, rampant inflation, and runaway regulation—Sam knows that “Bidenomics” is a disaster that’s straining our communities and hurting our families. Read full quote
Sources
https://votesamgarrison.comhttps://votesamgarrison.com/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001654/https://votesamgarrison.com/issues/
+50 more
No public positions found.
Technology and privacy
Official record
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
No public positions found.
Veterans
Official record
Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Voted Yes on Veterans
Voted Yes on Veterans
No public positions found.
Animals and wildlife
No public positions found.
Drug policy
Health care costs are too high, and Floridians need common sense solutions that improve access to good quality, affordable care. Read full quote
Sources
https://votesamgarrison.com/record/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930001724/https://votesamgarrison.com/record/
No public positions found.
Emergency management
Official record
Voted Yes on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
No public positions found.
Coverage differs between candidates because it depends on what each candidate has published. A short list does not mean a candidate has no views.
Corrections address not set yet.
Sam Garrison
Sam Garrison
Unopposed
Running for
State Representative, District 11
Thinking for yourself matters
Position on major issues
What is unbiased view?
We hide parties by default so you can compare every candidate with an open mind, and maybe find common ground where you least expected it. Reveal them any time with one tap.
Thinking for yourself means looking past the labels to the ideas and values underneath.
- Swipe to see next