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Rachel Plakon

Darryl Block

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Rachel Plakon

Darryl Block

Rachel Plakon

Darryl Block

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Darryl Block

Darryl Block is a Seminole County father, attorney, mediator, social worker, and youth basketball coach with extensive experience supporting people in crisis. Deeply connected to the community through his family and local public schools, he is running for Florida House District 36 to strengthen schools, manage growth, reduce everyday costs, improve infrastructure, and bring practical, responsive leadership to Tallahassee.

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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 29, 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 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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

Defending the Rural Boundary and Home Rule: Block strongly opposes state preemption over local municipal laws. Read full quote

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 position found.

No public positions found.

Civil rights and freedoms

Official record

Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions

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

Sponsored Gender Identity Employment Practices

Feb 28, 2025 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Civil Rights and Privacy: Block's platform supports expanding voting access for individuals who have completed prison sentences and pushing for structural anti-discrimination enforcement. On surveillance, he publicly opposes the local implementation of flock tracking cameras and large commercial data centers.

No public positions found.

Criminal justice and policing

Maintain law and order to keep our streets safe

Representative Plakon has passed some of the most substantial legislation for law and order in the Florida House including HB 1589 to help stop illegal immigration into Florida, a bill Governor DeSantis said will “reduce criminal aliens” and “be a disincentive for them to come to Florida.” Read full quote

Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." Read full quote

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Economy, jobs and wages

Create a business-friendly environment where good-paying jobs can flourish

Official record

Voted Yes 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.

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Affordability and Insurance Reform: Block emphasizes addressing Central Florida’s cost-of-living crisis by implementing strict price-gouging protections and demanding corporate transparency from private insurance firms. He advocates for holding property insurance companies directly accountable for ballooning premiums.

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Education

Representative Plakon also voted for RECORD increases in teacher salaries, and believes Florida should continue to raise salaries.

Empower parents in education and protect children

Representative Plakon is also the co-sponsor of a number of other bills ranging from school choice, earlier retirement for first responders, dental services for veterans, "9/11 Heroes Day,” pro-business legislation, increasing teacher pay, and legislation to help fix the insurance crisis.

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Public Education Funding: His education platform opposes diverting taxpayer resources away from public systems. He supports properly funding public school classrooms, expanding teacher retention programs, and paying educators a living wage.

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.

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No public position found.

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.

Voted Yes on Advanced Nuclear Reactors

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

Voted Yes 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.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Environment and climate

Representative Plakon has secured millions of dollars to benefit our North Seminole County district including projects to help persons with disabilities, clean water and help tackle the opioid epidemic.

Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs

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

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Families and social services

Representative Plakon has secured millions of dollars to benefit our North Seminole County district including projects to help persons with disabilities, clean water and help tackle the opioid epidemic.

Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives

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.

Firearms policy

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.

Cosponsored Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer

Oct 8, 2025 · Did not pass · 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 position found.

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.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Healthcare

Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." Read full quote

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.

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Healthcare and Mental Health Access: Drawing on his background as a social worker, Block campaigns on removing financial barriers to medical and psychiatric care. He supports state investments to lower consumer medical costs and expand mental health infrastructure.

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Housing

Representative Plakon is also the co-sponsor of a number of other bills ranging from school choice, earlier retirement for first responders, dental services for veterans, "9/11 Heroes Day,” pro-business legislation, increasing teacher pay, and legislation to help fix the insurance crisis.

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 position found.

No public positions found.

Immigration

Representative Plakon has passed some of the most substantial legislation for law and order in the Florida House including HB 1589 to help stop illegal immigration into Florida, a bill Governor DeSantis said will “reduce criminal aliens” and “be a disincentive for them to come to Florida.” Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services

Apr 24, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public position found.

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.

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No public position found.

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.

Voted Yes on Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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

+5 more

No public position found.

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 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 19, 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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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Taxes and government spending

That's why Representative Plakon has been a champion for lower taxes and strengthening taxpayer rights. Read full quote

Fight for tax cuts and inflation relief to help seniors and families

Official record

Voted Yes on Property Tax Administration

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

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No public position found.

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.

Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security

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

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Veterans

Representative Plakon is also the co-sponsor of a number of other bills ranging from school choice, earlier retirement for first responders, dental services for veterans, "9/11 Heroes Day,” pro-business legislation, increasing teacher pay, and legislation to help fix the insurance crisis.

Official record

Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program

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

Voted Yes on Veterans

May 2, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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No public position found.

No public positions found.

Animals and wildlife

Official record

Voted Yes 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 position found.

No public positions found.

Drug policy

Representative Plakon has secured millions of dollars to benefit our North Seminole County district including projects to help persons with disabilities, clean water and help tackle the opioid epidemic.

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 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 position found.

No public positions found.

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