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Jim Boyd

Gerald Baldi

Jim Boyd

Gerald Baldi

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Jim Boyd

Jim Boyd is a politician currently serving as the Majority Leader of the Florida State Senate. In a major leadership transition on October 14, 2025, Boyd was unanimously chosen by Senate to serve as the Florida Senate President-designate for the 2026–2028 legislative term, positioned to officially assume the gavel following the 2026 elections. Professionally, Boyd is the CEO of Boyd Insurance and Investment Services and previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018.

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Gerald Baldi

Gerald Baldi is a candidate running for the Florida State Senate to represent District 20. Professionally, Baldi is a former advertising executive whose career has spanned real estate, financial services, and banking. He is also known locally as a progressive community organizer and co-organizer for Indivisible Manatee

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Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Official record

Voted Yes on OGSR/Parental Consent Requirements Before Terminating a Pregnancy

Apr 15, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Agriculture and rural policy

Official record

Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records

Feb 19, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Chemicals in Consumer Products

Apr 23, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Apr 16, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

+2 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Artificial intelligence

Official record

Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

Apr 28, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Data Centers

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

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

+1 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Civil rights and freedoms

In 2023, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to expand school choice eligibility to all Florida students. Read full quote

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Did not vote on Commencement of Civil Actions

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

Protecting Civil and Personal Rights: His legislative agenda prioritizes the passage of state laws explicitly designed to expand protections for voting rights, women’s health and reproductive access, LGBTQ+ individuals, children, and people with disabilities.

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Criminal justice and policing

Public safety is one of the most important roles of government. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Correctional Facilities Financing and Capital Improvements

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

Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology

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

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Economy, jobs and wages

BUYING AMERICAN FIRST Senator Jim Boyd led the effort to prioritize American made products used in public works projects. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Labor Pool Act

Mar 6, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission

Mar 6, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Education

As a father and grandfather, Senator Jim Boyd recognizes the important role families play in their child’s education. In 2023, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to expand school choice eligibility to all Florida students.

In 2023, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to expand school choice eligibility to all Florida students. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Higher Education

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

+87 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Elections and voting

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Voted Yes on Elections

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

Voted No on Elections

Mar 11, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Candidate Qualifying

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

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Protect Voting Rights "Prevent Re-districting Law"

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Energy

Official record

Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives

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

Did not vote on Rural Electric Cooperatives

Jan 29, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Utility Service Restrictions

Apr 28, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Develop Clean Water & Solar Energy co-ops providing Safe Clean Water flowing from every faucet Affordable renewable solar energy

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Environment and climate

Senator Boyd has made historic investments in expanding Florida’s Wildlife Corridor, a series of connected public and private lands that provide habitat for endangered species. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs

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

Voted Yes on Data Centers

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Develop Clean Water & Solar Energy co-ops providing Safe Clean Water flowing from every faucet Affordable renewable solar energy

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Families and social services

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Voted Yes on Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations

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

Voted Yes on Child Welfare

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

Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives

Feb 26, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Firearms policy

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Voted Yes on Purchase and Possession of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, and Servicemembers

Apr 28, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Electronic Transmittal of Court Orders

Apr 9, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public positions found.

Government reform

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Voted Yes on Judges

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

Voted Yes on Pub. Rec./Crime Victims

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

Voted Yes on Reporting the Receipt of Gifts or Honoraria

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

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No public positions found.

Healthcare

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Voted Yes on Health Care

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

Voted Yes on Department of Health

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

Voted Yes on Health Care Patient Protection

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

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Creation of State Law protecting Seniors, Women's health, LGBTQ+ Children & the Disabled

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Housing

Senator Jim Boyd has developed and implemented comprehensive reforms to rein in frivolous litigation and bring down the cost of insurance premiums. These major policy changes are beginning to stabilize the market, bringing more competition and greater choice for consumers.

In 2023, Senator Jim Boyd shepherded the Live Local Act, a comprehensive statewide strategy to increase affordable housing opportunities. The legislation works with developers to create more affordable options, increases supply for multifamily housing and incentivizes home ownership.

The Legislature also provided more immediate relief with a one-year tax exemption on insurance premiums, totaling $500 million.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Immigration

Public safety is one of the most important roles of government. Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services

Apr 28, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted No on Immigration

Feb 13, 2025 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Infrastructure and transportation

BUYING AMERICAN FIRST Senator Jim Boyd led the effort to prioritize American made products used in public works projects. Read full quote

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.

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Infrastructure Before Growth: A signature pillar of Baldi's campaign is halting rapid residential development until municipal capacity catches up. Read full quote

No public positions found.

Local control

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Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks

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

Voted Yes on Local Government Regulation of Chickees

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

Voted Yes on Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

National security and foreign policy

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Voted Yes on Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction over United States Military Installations

Feb 26, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Social Security and retirement

Official record

Voted Yes on Retirement

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

Voted Yes on Retirement

Feb 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Retirement

Jun 16, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Support for Seniors: He advocates for creating strict state-level legal protections and support frameworks to shield Florida's aging population.

No public positions found.

Taxes and government spending

Senator Jim Boyd recognizes the challenges Florida families face given the high cost of groceries and other essential goods. Read full quote

In 2024, the Senate’s tax cuts provided more than $1.5 billion in tax relief, including four tax holidays to stock up on school supplies, disaster supplies and essential items for the home. Read full quote

The Legislature also provided more immediate relief with a one-year tax exemption on insurance premiums, totaling $500 million.

+40 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Technology and privacy

Official record

Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

Apr 28, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Data Centers

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security

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

+8 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Veterans

Official record

Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program

Mar 6, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veteran and Spouse Nursing Home Beds

Apr 28, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veterans

Mar 19, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Animals and wildlife

Official record

Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs

Apr 28, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

No public position found.

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 Land Use Regulations for Local Governments Affected by Natural Disasters

Feb 19, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor

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

+5 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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