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Susan Frantz
Cindy Banyai
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Susan Frantz
Cindy Banyai
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Cindy Banyai is a Candidate for Florida State House 78, serving Fort Myers. She is a teacher, a small business owner, and a nonprofit leader. Dr. Banyai has been a decorated professional in the field of community development for over 20 years, collaborating with nonprofits around the world on issues such as homelessness, addiction, education, conservation, and sustainable development. She is running for Florida House to be the servant leader Fort Myers deserves, fighting for our homes, our health, and our kids! Cindy Banyai believes together we can create a Fort Myers where the sun shines on everyone. She is running for Florida House to be the servant leader Fort Myers deserves.
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Abortion and reproductive policy
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Reproductive Freedom: Banyai has built a profile as a prominent pro-choice voice in the region. She strongly opposes state-level abortion restrictions, vocally defending reproductive autonomy and a woman's right to choose.
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Agriculture and rural policy
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Artificial intelligence
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Civil rights and freedoms
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Criminal justice and policing
Back Law Enforcement, Keep Families Safe
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https://www.votesusanfrantz.com
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Economy, jobs and wages
As a board member of SWFL, Inc., Susan fights for the small business owners and entrepreneurs who drive our regional economy — advocating for sensible regulation, economic growth, and the kind of business climate that lets working families thrive.
She knows firsthand the burden of skyrocketing insurance premiums that are pushing families out of their homes. Read full quote
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Education
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Elections and voting
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Energy
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Environment and climate
Stop Overdevelopment, Preserve Lee's Way of Life
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https://www.votesusanfrantz.com
Water Quality and Conservation: Given Southwest Florida's unique ecosystem, environmental conservation is a central fixture of her platform. She advocates for strict oversight to protect local water quality and combat toxic algae blooms.
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Families and social services
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• Universal Full-Day Child Care: On October 6, 2026, Banyai explicitly advocated for expanding Florida’s universal Pre-K program into a full-day model. Read full quote
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Firearms policy
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Government reform
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Healthcare
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Housing
She knows firsthand the burden of skyrocketing insurance premiums that are pushing families out of their homes. Read full quote
Sources
https://www.votesusanfrantz.com
Housing and Affordability Crisis: Banyai identifies skyrocketing housing costs and home insurance premiums as the primary crises facing Fort Myers residents. She campaigns on bringing structural relief to everyday families and pulling legislative power back from corporate special interests.
Sources
https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-house-district-78-banyai-frantz-lee/71424248
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Immigration
Secure the Border and End Illegal Immigration
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https://www.votesusanfrantz.com
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Infrastructure and transportation
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Local control
Stop Overdevelopment, Preserve Lee's Way of Life
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https://www.votesusanfrantz.com
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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
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Technology and privacy
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Veterans
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Susan Frantz
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Cindy Banyai
Cindy Banyai is a Candidate for Florida State House 78, serving Fort Myers. She is a teacher, a small business owner, and a nonprofit leader. Dr. Banyai has been a decorated professional in the field of community development for over 20 years, collaborating with nonprofits around the world on issues such as homelessness, addiction, education, conservation, and sustainable development. She is running for Florida House to be the servant leader Fort Myers deserves, fighting for our homes, our health, and our kids! Cindy Banyai believes together we can create a Fort Myers where the sun shines on everyone. She is running for Florida House to be the servant leader Fort Myers deserves.
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State Representative, District 78
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