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Elizabeth Jeanty is running for Florida State Senate to make our communities safer, more affordable, and full of opportunity. Community leader. Businesswoman. Proven advocate. Ready to serve every resident.
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Elizabeth Jeanty
Ashley Viola Gantt
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Elizabeth Jeanty
Ashley Viola Gantt
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Position on major issues
Position on major issues
Abortion and reproductive policy
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Agriculture and rural policy
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted No on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Artificial intelligence
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Voted Yes on Data Centers
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Civil rights and freedoms
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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions
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Criminal justice and policing
First responders and public safety: Support law enforcement, first responders, prevention, and community partnerships.
As a former public defender, Ashley Gantt has seen the unequitable effects of a broken criminal justice system and we must work towards establishing more restorative justice programs, increased mental health services, and alternatives to incarceration for our youth. Read full quote
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Did not vote on Correctional Facilities Financing and Capital Improvements
Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology
Sources
https://ashley.vote/issues/
Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928020908/https://ashley.vote/issues/
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Economy, jobs and wages
State resources and procurement: Improve access to state resources, financing information, and procurement opportunities
Entrepreneurship: Promote entrepreneurship among women, immigrants, veterans, and underserved communities.
Investment and neighborhoods Encourage investment that creates jobs while respecting existing neighborhoods.
As State Senator, Ashley will work to ensure equitable pathways to support and opportunities so that small businesses can thrive and grow. Good paying jobs are in dire need to ensure Floridians can afford the rising costs of living, and by attracting employers to our community, we can do just that.
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Voted No on Public Employees Relations Commission
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https://ashley.vote/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928020908/https://ashley.vote/issues/
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Education
Career and credential programs: Expand career, technical, apprenticeship, and credential programs.
Teachers and student achievement: Support teachers, school safety, literacy, and student achievement.
Workforce training: Support workforce training connected to real jobs.
Florida needs a fair funding formula to ensure inner-city school districts are receiving equitable funding for resources like books and programing for the creative and performing arts, increased wages for Florida teachers to attract new talent and reduce the student-to-teacher ratio in public schools, and a guarantee that all schools are ADA compliant and provide fair and equal opportunities to students with disabilities.
Sources
https://ashley.vote/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928020908/https://ashley.vote/issues/
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Elections and voting
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Energy
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Environment and climate
Emergency preparedness: Strengthen hurricane and emergency preparedness.
Flooding and drainage: Pursue state funding for localized flooding, drainage, stormwater systems, and infrastructure hardening.
Addressing sea level rise for our coastal communities, and providing clean air and water to Floridians should be a top priority in the State Senate. Legal and financial consequences must be levied against polluters, holding them accountable for the destruction of our beaches, water supply, and air.
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Did not vote on Petroleum Cleanup Programs
Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
Sources
https://ashley.vote/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928020908/https://ashley.vote/issues/
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Families and social services
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Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives
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Firearms policy
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Voted No on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
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Government reform
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Healthcare
Preventive care: Improve access to preventive care and community-health information.
Mental health and substance-abuse services Strengthen mental-health and substance-abuse services while protecting public safety.
Caregivers and seniors: Support caregivers, senior safety, and navigation of available programs.
As a former public defender, Ashley Gantt has seen the unequitable effects of a broken criminal justice system and we must work towards establishing more restorative justice programs, increased mental health services, and alternatives to incarceration for our youth. Read full quote
Sources
https://ashley.vote/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928020908/https://ashley.vote/issues/
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Housing
Expand attainable housing and homeownership opportunities.
Support housing construction and rehabilitation that fits community needs.
Property insurance: Support responsible property-insurance reforms and stronger consumer accountability.
Sources
https://www.elizabethjeanty.com/affordability
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By increasing the accessibility of housing vouchers, repairing and improving existing public housing, taxing house flipping and other speculative real estate practices, and instating affordable housing requirements for new real estate development projects we can level the playing field for those who are simply trying to live.
Sources
https://ashley.vote/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928020908/https://ashley.vote/issues/
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Immigration
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Voted No on Employment Eligibility
Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services
Voted No on Employment Eligibility
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Infrastructure and transportation
Infrastructure hardening: Pursue state funding for localized flooding, drainage, stormwater systems, and infrastructure hardening.
Flooding and drainage: Pursue state funding for localized flooding, drainage, stormwater systems, and infrastructure hardening.
Investing in eco-friendly public transportation will help create green jobs, improve accessibility for residents in densely populated urban areas, and expand workforce opportunities regionally.
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Did not vote on Department of Management Services
Did not vote on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions
Sources
https://ashley.vote/issues/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260928020908/https://ashley.vote/issues/
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Local control
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Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Voted No on Official Actions of Local Governments
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National security and foreign policy
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Social Security and retirement
Promote programs that help seniors remain safely in their homes.
Caregivers and seniors: Support caregivers, senior safety, and navigation of available programs.
Sources
https://www.elizabethjeanty.com/affordabilityhttps://www.elizabethjeanty.com/opportunity
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Taxes and government spending
Government costs: Protect renters, homeowners, seniors, and working families from unnecessary government costs.
Budgeting and public funds: Promote responsible budgeting and transparent use of public funds.
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Voted No on Property Tax Administration
Did not vote on Department of Management Services
Did not vote on Correctional Facilities Financing and Capital Improvements
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Technology and privacy
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Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
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Veterans
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Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Sponsored Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
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Animals and wildlife
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Emergency management
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
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Elizabeth Jeanty
Ashley Viola Gantt
Elizabeth Jeanty
Elizabeth Jeanty is running for Florida State Senate to make our communities safer, more affordable, and full of opportunity. Community leader. Businesswoman. Proven advocate. Ready to serve every resident.
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State Senator, District 34
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