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Erika Booth
Eric Gray
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Erika Booth
Eric Gray
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Erika Booth is a lifelong Central Florida resident, two-time Teacher of the Year, and experienced educator and youth-program leader. A former local school board member, she advocated for safe, high-quality, in-person education supported by parents and the community. She holds degrees from the University of Florida and University of Central Florida and remains active in several community organizations. She and her husband, County Commissioner Ricky Booth, have three children.
Eric Gray is a seventh-generation Floridian, nonprofit leader, and candidate for the Florida House. As head of the Christian Service Center for the Homeless, he has helped provide housing, food, and essential services while earning recognition for his community leadership. His campaign focuses on affordable housing, stronger schools, responsible growth, and accountable use of taxpayer funds.
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Eric is a strong advocate for a woman’s right to choose and believes Florida’s current restrictions represent a step backward for women’s health and personal freedom. He supports restoring women’s reproductive rights to the protections that existed under the Roe v. Wade framework.
He is committed to standing on the right side of this issue and will vote to protect and restore these rights when the opportunity arises.
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Voted Yes on Data Centers
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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions
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Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology
Voted Yes on Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations
Our jails are experiencing their highest head count in history, primarily due to local law enforcement being pressured by Tallahassee to criminalize homelessness. Read full quote
Eric Gray will fight for fair voter access and clear paths to rights restoration, especially for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Eric Gray will focus on providing more public restrooms, as the most common violation amongst all incarcerated central Floridians is public urination. Read full quote
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Tackling Affordability & Taxes: Making Florida more affordable is a core pillar of her campaign. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission
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https://www.facebook.com/electerikabooth/videos/821788504295234/
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Only 36% of local high school graduates pursue higher education, and our community faces a lack of high-wage jobs. Read full quote
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Public and School Safety: Drawing from her deep background as an educator, school environment protection is a major priority. Read full quote
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https://erikaboothfl.com/
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Only 36% of local high school graduates pursue higher education, and our community faces a lack of high-wage jobs. Read full quote
He fully supports renewing the half-penny sales tax to fund new schools and upgrade existing infrastructure. The state legislature must invest in historic pay increases for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals, recognizing their vital role in shaping our future.
Now he’s running for Florida House to do the unglamorous work: more affordable homes, better schools, smarter growth, and a budget that treats tourist taxes like your money, not Monopoly money.
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https://www.ericgrayforflorida.com/issues/https://www.ericgrayforflorida.com/about/
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Erika is committed to auditing election results and finding new ways to root out fraud. The American people deserve to know their votes count.
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https://erikaboothfl.com/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926234121/https://erikaboothfl.com/
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Eric Gray will fight for fair voter access and clear paths to rights restoration, especially for formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs
Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
Voted Yes on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
As Central Florida experiences rapid population growth, Eric will continue his fight to ensure development aligns with our infrastructure and environmental needs. Read full quote
While state officials gut our relief funding and waste tax payer money on concentration camps, Eric Gray is focused on bringing disaster relief money home to Central Florida. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives
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Voted Yes on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
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Eric Gray will focus on providing more public restrooms, as the most common violation amongst all incarcerated central Floridians is public urination. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Health Care
Voted Yes on Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
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Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans
Voted Yes on Housing for Veterans
Voted Yes on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
In 2024, House Bill 1365 went into effect in our state, making it illegal to sleep on sidewalks, in parks, on beaches or in other public spaces — one of the strictest anti-homelessness measures in the nation. Read full quote
Affordable Housing As a member of the Orange County Planning & Zoning Commission, Eric Gray is fighting for real solutions to the affordable housing crisis. Read full quote
Our jails are experiencing their highest head count in history, primarily due to local law enforcement being pressured by Tallahassee to criminalize homelessness. Read full quote
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https://www.ericgrayforflorida.comhttps://www.ericgrayforflorida.com/issues/
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We are a nation of laws and borders. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services
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https://erikaboothfl.com/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926234121/https://erikaboothfl.com/
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Infrastructure and Growth Management: To accommodate Central Florida's rapid population expansion, Booth supports heavy investments in public infrastructure. Her platform emphasizes funding for highway expansions and optimizing transit corridors to significantly reduce local traffic congestion.
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Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions
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https://www.facebook.com/electerikabooth/posts/1086954327242390/
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Eric Gray will advocate for increased transportation funding, providing clean, safe, and affordable options for Central Floridians.
Tourism tax investments should be reviewed by independent out-of-state economists who can forecast the return on investment for fantastic projects like the Convention Center, popular stadiums, world class attractions and cutting edge theaters. Read full quote
As Central Florida experiences rapid population growth, Eric will continue his fight to ensure development aligns with our infrastructure and environmental needs. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Voted Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments
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Legislative Record & Appropriations: During her tenure, Booth has highlighted her track record of securing state funding for her community, including over $15.8 million in the 2026–2027 state budget to back 19 distinct local initiatives. Read full quote
Tackling Affordability & Taxes: Making Florida more affordable is a core pillar of her campaign. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Property Tax Administration
Sources
https://www.facebook.com/electerikabooth/https://www.facebook.com/electerikabooth/videos/821788504295234/
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Tourism tax investments should be reviewed by independent out-of-state economists who can forecast the return on investment for fantastic projects like the Convention Center, popular stadiums, world class attractions and cutting edge theaters. Read full quote
He fully supports renewing the half-penny sales tax to fund new schools and upgrade existing infrastructure. The state legislature must invest in historic pay increases for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals, recognizing their vital role in shaping our future.
While state officials gut our relief funding and waste tax payer money on concentration camps, Eric Gray is focused on bringing disaster relief money home to Central Florida. Read full quote
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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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Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Voted Yes on Veterans
Voted Yes on Veterans
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Eric Gray will focus on providing more public restrooms, as the most common violation amongst all incarcerated central Floridians is public urination. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
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Erika Booth
Eric Gray
Erika Booth
Erika Booth is a lifelong Central Florida resident, two-time Teacher of the Year, and experienced educator and youth-program leader. A former local school board member, she advocated for safe, high-quality, in-person education supported by parents and the community. She holds degrees from the University of Florida and University of Central Florida and remains active in several community organizations. She and her husband, County Commissioner Ricky Booth, have three children.
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Eric Gray
Eric Gray is a seventh-generation Floridian, nonprofit leader, and candidate for the Florida House. As head of the Christian Service Center for the Homeless, he has helped provide housing, food, and essential services while earning recognition for his community leadership. His campaign focuses on affordable housing, stronger schools, responsible growth, and accountable use of taxpayer funds.
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