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Kiyan Helen Michael

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Kiyan Helen Michael

Kiyan Helen Michael

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Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Those rights enshrined in our Constitution must be defended: free speech, freedom of religion, the right to keep and bear arms, the right to life and private property — these are all under attack by the radical left.

Official record

Did not vote on OGSR/Parental Consent Requirements Before Terminating a Pregnancy

Apr 29, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

No public positions found.

Agriculture and rural policy

Official record

Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records

Feb 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Did not vote on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Apr 29, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

No public positions found.

Artificial intelligence

Official record

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 positions found.

Civil rights and freedoms

Those rights enshrined in our Constitution must be defended: free speech, freedom of religion, the right to keep and bear arms, the right to life and private property — these are all under attack by the radical left.

Official record

Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions

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

No public positions found.

Criminal justice and policing

Unfortunately we are seeing many other states struggling with lawlessness and a culture that is turning away from our police. We cannot let this happen in Florida. We support the Blue.

Governor DeSantis has led on this issue by finding more funding for our police, deputies, and other public safety personnel. Read full quote

Just four years ago, we were at the apex of the “Defund the Police” movement. This is a terrible policy idea but one that is fully embraced by the liberal radicals in Washington and other liberal cities and states.

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No public positions found.

Economy, jobs and wages

Official record

Did not vote on Public Employees Relations Commission

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

Voted Yes on OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency

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

Did not vote on Department of Commerce

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public positions found.

Education

Our children are under attack by those who want to indoctrinate rather than educate. We cannot rely on the "system" to raise our children. We must revitalize the family structure and empower parents, with a priority on parental rights.

In Florida, we have taken a stand for parents and passed legislation to get the inappropriate books out of libraries, stop woke indoctrination, and protect girls’ sports from being completely destroyed by biological males.

I will continue to fight to make our classrooms world-class harbors for learning not a pulpit for Marxism.

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No public positions found.

Elections and voting

Official record

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.

+9 more

No public positions found.

Energy

Official record

Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives

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

Did not vote 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.

+3 more

No public positions found.

Environment and climate

Official record

Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs

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

Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits

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

Voted Yes on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

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

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No public positions found.

Families and social services

Official record

Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives

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

Did not vote on Out-of-home Placement Providers and Treatment Facilities

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Did not vote on Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations

Mar 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public positions found.

Firearms policy

Those rights enshrined in our Constitution must be defended: free speech, freedom of religion, the right to keep and bear arms, the right to life and private property — these are all under attack by the radical left.

Official record

Voted Yes 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.

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No public positions found.

Government reform

Official record

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.

+17 more

No public positions found.

Healthcare

Official record

Voted Yes on Health Care

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

Voted Yes on Uterine Fibroid Research Database

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

Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits

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

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No public positions found.

Housing

One of the top issues facing Florida’s families this year has been the rising cost of property insurance. Read full quote

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.

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No public positions found.

Immigration

Sanctuary Cities? Open Borders? Enough is enough. We must be tough on illegal immigration and recognize that a strong border makes a strong nation.

Biden and Harris, along with the radical left, are pursuing an Open Borders policy, flooding criminal aliens into this country who are wreaking havoc on the the safety of our communities. There have been violent murders, rapes, child abuse, drug proliferation all due to this ridiculously bad policy for our country.

In my son’s honor and on behalf of the other Angel Families in this country, I have been fighting to do what we can in Florida to stop illegal immigration. Read full quote

+9 more

No public positions found.

Infrastructure and transportation

Official record

Voted Yes on Department of Management Services

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

Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions

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

Voted Yes on State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System

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

+36 more

No public positions found.

Local control

Official record

Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Did not vote on Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

+6 more

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 positions found.

Social Security and retirement

Florida is a sanctuary for retirees and veterans. Their care, protection, and liberties are some of our highest priorities. I will do everything I can to support those who have defended us.

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.

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No public positions found.

Taxes and government spending

advocate for more robust measures to protect our state from illegal aliens and similar threats to public safety, protect the taxpayers from the insider dealing of special interests, and protect our freedom from the over-reach of government.

Official record

Voted Yes on Property Tax Administration

Jun 2, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Department of Management Services

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

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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.

Did not vote on Local Government Cyber Security

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public positions found.

Veterans

My husband served in the Navy for 20 years, and I believe that we must continue making Florida the most hospitable state in the country for our veterans and their families. Read full quote

Florida is a sanctuary for retirees and veterans. Their care, protection, and liberties are some of our highest priorities. I will do everything I can to support those who have defended us.

Official record

Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

+3 more

No public positions found.

Animals and wildlife

Official record

Did not vote 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 positions found.

Emergency management

Official record

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 positions found.

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