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Jake Johansson
Judy M. Ngying
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Jake Johansson
Judy M. Ngying
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Jake Johansson is running for the District 8 State Senate Seat, a voting area that includes most of Volusia County and the northern portion of Brevard County. He is a retired U.S. Navy Captain, a combat-decorated Naval Flight Officer, Pentagon and White House Aide, small business owner, and proud husband and parent. Jake has served the country and the public all of his adult life.
Judy M. Ngying is a candidate running for the Florida State Senate to represent District 8. Ngying is a 29-year public school science teacher, labor union leader, and community organizer who has lived in Deltona since 1997. She currently teaches at an alternative school serving students who have been adjudicated or expelled by the court system.
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A lifelong Daytona Beach resident with a master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism, the candidate emphasizes deep community ties and leadership in Volusia County’s . They present the campaign as a commitment to public service, advocating individual liberty, constitutional rights, lower taxes, fewer regulations, and a “Florida First” agenda independent of party bosses and special interests.
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Women must have the right to choose their own healthcare. Our LGBTQ+ communities must have every right afforded to everyone, including where they live, what schools they attend, the opportunity to pursue good jobs, and who they choose to love.
I will defend reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and the civil rights of every Floridian.
And women must have their health care decisions restored.
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issues
Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issueshttps://www.judyforsenate8.com/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024345/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/
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We cannot allow America to become a surveillance state where a handful of AI oligarchs profit by giving the government the power to track our every movement.
Large-load data centers can place significant demands on local energy, water, and infrastructure.
I oppose hyperscale data centers and unchecked expansion that benefits major corporations while leaving nearby residents to deal with the environmental and financial consequences.
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issues
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Civil rights and our fundamental freedoms must be protected. Our state can restore those rights to our citizens and be a leader to the nation. The cruel and vile anti- DEI law must be repealed. It legalizes discrimination.
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issues
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Ensure Floridians are safe by ensuring public safety is our number 1 priority.
Support our veterans and first responders
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https://www.jakeforflorida.com
Investing in first responders and law enforcement helps them protect our communities.
At the same time, we must hold law enforcement to a high standard and push for more de-escalation training and accountability.
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issues
End the War on Drugs: Law enforcement resources should be focused on violent crime and property theft, not victimless crimes. Read full quote
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https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platformArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031616/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platform
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Economic development focused on better jobs for Port Orange
Promote Workforce development, better paying jobs and affordable housing
He champions public health and safety, supports conservative, lean, and responsive government, and has fought for higher-paying jobs, greater transparency, and environmental stewardship.
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https://www.jakeforflorida.com/why-choose-jakehttps://www.jakeforflorida.com
I will fight for policies that put working people and their families first, not corporate special interests and big profits.
I will fight for fair and livable wages, good-paying jobs, and economic policies that put working families first, not corporate special interests. Read full quote
After 28 years teaching in our public schools, I am running to protect education, lower costs for working families and defend our freedoms.
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https://www.judyforsenate8.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024345/https://www.judyforsenate8.comhttps://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issueshttps://www.judyforsenate8.com/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024345/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/
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Slash the Red Tape: Florida entrepreneurs are stifled by occupational licensing and zoning laws. I will launch a "Red Tape Reduction" commission to repeal two regulations for every new one proposed.
As your State Senator, I will introduce the Florida Main Street Freedom Act. This bill is not a bailout and it is not a subsidy. It is a bold reduction of government interference designed to level the playing field for Floridian-owned businesses.
I will fight for a remittance credit specifically for businesses with fewer than 50 employees and fewer than 3 locations. This allows local owners to keep a larger percentage of the sales tax they collect for the state.
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https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platformArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031616/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platformhttps://www.wozniak4florida.com/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031458/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/
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I will protect and strengthen Florida’s public schools and the teachers who make them possible.
Our teachers are under attack, We are 50th in the nation in teacher pay, but 11th in cost of living. Read full quote
The voucher system is broken and Tallahassee is not interested in fixing it or being tranparent with our money. Read full quote
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024345/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issues
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Universal School Choice: Funding should follow the student, not the system. Read full quote
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https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platformArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031616/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platform
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Voting must be protected from those trying to undermine our elections.
I will defend reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ equality, voting rights, and the civil rights of every Floridian.
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issueshttps://www.judyforsenate8.com/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024345/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/
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He worked collaboratively with green energy firms to establish a wind farm in the vicinity of Naval facilities, balancing environmental concerns with national security.
Renewable energy subsidies can incentivize homeowners and businesses to invest in solar power. I have had solar on my home for many years.
Residents will deal with noise pollution and water shortages. Our fragile aquifer cannot handle unlimited demands.
Large-load data centers can place significant demands on local energy, water, and infrastructure.
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issues
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Lead the state in environmental stewardship with innovative solutions
The environment remained a high priority with multiple projects and policies
He worked collaboratively with green energy firms to establish a wind farm in the vicinity of Naval facilities, balancing environmental concerns with national security.
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https://www.jakeforflorida.comhttps://www.jakeforflorida.com/why-choose-jake
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I believe we have a responsibility to protect these resources from pollution, overdevelopment, and decisions that prioritize short-term profits over our communities.
We must protect our rural boundaries, our conservation lands, and our aquifer for generations to come.
Protecting Florida also means protecting our animals and their habitats. We must strengthen safeguards for animals and the natural spaces they rely on to survive, and hold those who harm or exploit animals accountable.
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issues
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Expand Constitutional Carry: While permitless carry is a victory, I must go further. Read full quote
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https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platformArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031616/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platform
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Port Orange government was as transparent as possible, ethical and respectful to all people.
He champions public health and safety, supports conservative, lean, and responsive government, and has fought for higher-paying jobs, greater transparency, and environmental stewardship.
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https://www.jakeforflorida.com/why-choose-jakehttps://www.jakeforflorida.com
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He champions public health and safety, supports conservative, lean, and responsive government, and has fought for higher-paying jobs, greater transparency, and environmental stewardship.
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https://www.jakeforflorida.com
I will fight to lower healthcare costs, restore ACA subsidies, and expand access to quality care.
ACA subsidies must be returned. Healthcare is a right of all people, not just the rich.
Medicaid must be expanded, and we must study new ways to bring down the costs of quality healthcare for everyone.
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024345/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issues
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No Mandates, Ever: I will enshrine in the Florida Constitution a permanent ban on mask, vaccine, or medical testing mandates as a condition for employment, education, or commerce. Read full quote
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https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platformArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031616/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platform
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Promote Workforce development, better paying jobs and affordable housing
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https://www.jakeforflorida.com
And property insurance has not been “fixed.” Too many dollars are leaving the pockets of Floridians and going into the pockets of corporations making record profits.
I will push for policies that help make housing affordable, protect renters, and help families and retirees stay rooted in the communities they love. Read full quote
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issues
Stop the Wall Street Takeover: Mega-corporations like Blackstone are turning Florida into a rental state by using government connections and cheap credit to outbid families. Read full quote
Defang the Insurance Lawyers: Insurance rates are skyrocketing because of predatory litigation. I will implement "Loser Pays" laws to stop frivolous lawsuits that drain our insurance market and bankrupt homeowners.
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https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platformArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031616/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platform
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I will push for policies that help make housing affordable, protect renters, and help families and retirees stay rooted in the communities they love. Read full quote
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issues
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Advocate for Eastern Central Florida -- the government closest to the people IS the most responsive
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https://www.jakeforflorida.com
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He worked collaboratively with green energy firms to establish a wind farm in the vicinity of Naval facilities, balancing environmental concerns with national security.
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He also found cost cutting measures to save hundreds of thousands of dollars by combining bases, thus decreasing administrative costs to the Chief of Installations Command.
A fiscally conservative balanced budget was presented to Council
He provided Council with balanced budgets and ensured reserves for natural disasters.
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This effectively eliminates the property tax bill for the vast majority of local small businesses, while ensuring massive out-of-state corporations still pay their fair share.
If elected, I will work tirelessly to bring a "Florida First" approach to the Florida Senate, focusing on cutting the taxes and regulations that stifle our local entrepreneurs.
Property Tax Relief: You never truly own your home if you have to pay rent to the government forever. I will push for aggressive property tax cuts and cap assessment increases to protect seniors and working families from being priced out of their homes.
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https://www.wozniak4florida.com/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031458/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/meet-sandraArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031545/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/meet-sandrahttps://www.wozniak4florida.com/platformArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031616/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platform
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We need clear limits, transparency, and accountability when surveillance technology is used in our communities.
Our surveillence cameras must also be examined very carefully.
We cannot allow America to become a surveillance state where a handful of AI oligarchs profit by giving the government the power to track our every movement.
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https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260927024431/https://www.judyforsenate8.com/issues
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Sound Money & Crypto Freedom: Florida should be the crypto capital of the world. I oppose Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and will protect the right of Floridians to hold and trade Bitcoin and other digital assets without surveillance.
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https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platformArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031616/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/platform
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Support our veterans and first responders
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https://www.jakeforflorida.com
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He provided Council with balanced budgets and ensured reserves for natural disasters.
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We need a representative who views every piece of legislation through the lens of constitutional rights and personal responsibility.
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https://www.wozniak4florida.com/meet-sandraArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930031545/https://www.wozniak4florida.com/meet-sandra
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Jake Johansson
Judy M. Ngying
Gabriel Jude Wozniak
Jake Johansson
Jake Johansson is running for the District 8 State Senate Seat, a voting area that includes most of Volusia County and the northern portion of Brevard County. He is a retired U.S. Navy Captain, a combat-decorated Naval Flight Officer, Pentagon and White House Aide, small business owner, and proud husband and parent. Jake has served the country and the public all of his adult life.
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Judy M. Ngying
Judy M. Ngying is a candidate running for the Florida State Senate to represent District 8. Ngying is a 29-year public school science teacher, labor union leader, and community organizer who has lived in Deltona since 1997. She currently teaches at an alternative school serving students who have been adjudicated or expelled by the court system.
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Gabriel Jude Wozniak
A lifelong Daytona Beach resident with a master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism, the candidate emphasizes deep community ties and leadership in Volusia County’s . They present the campaign as a commitment to public service, advocating individual liberty, constitutional rights, lower taxes, fewer regulations, and a “Florida First” agenda independent of party bosses and special interests.
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