Florida health

Source topic or question: Equitable and affordable access to healthcare is declining, in part due to the decrease of federal insurance subsidies. At the same time, more Medicaid costs are being pushed onto the states. How should the state address these issues? El acceso equitativo y asequible a la atención médica está disminuyendo, en parte debido a la reducción de los subsidios federales de seguros. Al mismo tiempo, más costos de Medicaid se están trasladando a los estados. ¿Cómo debería el estado abordar estos problemas?

Candidate questionnaire response

As governor, I will immediately adopt expanded Medicaid. This program has already been implemented in most states and will instantly allow an additional 800,000 to 1.4 million Floridians to get government assistance. Access to healthcare is important, which is why the government should invest in both rural health and better transportation to medical facilities. As governor, I will expand federally qualified health centers, expand transportation services for people seeking prenatal and postpartum care, and advocate for legislation that finally brings telehealth reimbursement parity and expanded rural connectivity to our state.

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Source topic or question: Making College Work for You.

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College is getting harder for Florida students. With rising costs, limited mental health support, and uncertainty about jobs after graduation. Dayna will fight to expand financial aid, improve access to mental health services, and create more paid internships. She’s committed to making campuses safer and more inclusive for all students.

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Source topic or question: Reproductive Freedom and Full Equality for Florida Women.

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Dayna is committed to protecting reproductive freedom, expanding access to healthcare, and ensuring that women across Florida have equal opportunities and protections under the law.

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Source topic or question: A New Deal for Public Safety.

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Dayna believes every Floridian deserves real safety and the ability to trust the system meant to protect them. She’ll support law enforcement with the training and resources they need; while investing in crime prevention, mental health response, and stronger community partnerships. Dayna is committed to fighting violent crime, ending human trafficking, and making sure every family feels safe, no matter their zip code.

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Source topic or question: Putting OUR Kids First: Education, Justice, and Care for Every Child.

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Every parent wants their child to be safe, healthy, and ready to succeed. Dayna will focus on strong public schools, access to doctors and mental health care, and making sure no child goes hungry because every family deserves the support they need to raise thriving kids.

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Source topic or question: Insufficient housing is hurting Florida families and limiting Florida’s economy. What state measures do you support to address affordable housing and reduce homelessness? La falta de vivienda está afectando a las familias de Florida y limitando la economía del estado. ¿Qué medidas estatales apoya para abordar la vivienda asequible y reducir la falta de hogar?

Candidate questionnaire response

First, I'd implement the Real Affordable Housing Relief Act HB 1493, which I filed to limit corporate ownership of single-family homes, authorize community land banks to convert distressed properties to long-term affordable housing, prohibit algorithm-driven rent pricing, enable challenges to excessive insurance rate increases, and repay any diverted housing trust funds. Second, restore local flexibility, cut permitting delays, and help low-income seniors and families with down payments and property taxes. Third, I'd veto raids on the Sadowski affordable housing trust funds. The Florida Housing Coalition estimates the over $2 billion swept over the years has cost 94,000 affordable homes. On homelessness, I'd request a study on best practices in other jurisdictions that help people transition, provide mental health and substance-use treatment, and I'd veto laws that criminalize poverty. We need to find ways to make and keep Florida affordable for all.

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Source topic or question: Equitable and affordable access to healthcare is declining, in part due to the decrease of federal insurance subsidies. At the same time, more Medicaid costs are being pushed onto the states. How should the state address these issues? El acceso equitativo y asequible a la atención médica está disminuyendo, en parte debido a la reducción de los subsidios federales de seguros. Al mismo tiempo, más costos de Medicaid se están trasladando a los estados. ¿Cómo debería el estado abordar estos problemas?

Candidate questionnaire response

Florida's uninsured rate is 10.9%, well above the national average. Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in America. I support Medicare for All, but until that happens at the federal level, I will act as governor to protect Floridians now. My administration will ban all medical debt, ban reporting of medical debt to credit bureaus, and create Florida Direct Care. This system will pay doctors directly for people with no insurance, bypassing insurance companies. Florida has rejected at least $11 billion in federal funds in recent years, including Medicaid expansion. That stops under my administration. No Floridian should go bankrupt because they or someone they love got sick.

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Source topic or question: Health care

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I support Medicare for All, but until that happens at the federal level, I will act as governor to protect Floridians now.

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Source topic or question: Protect Our Homes

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ban liens on medical debt

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Source topic or question: Health care

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My administration will ban all medical debt, ban reporting of medical debt to credit bureaus, and create Florida Direct Care.

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Source topic or question: Equitable and affordable access to healthcare is declining, in part due to the decrease of federal insurance subsidies. At the same time, more Medicaid costs are being pushed onto the states. How should the state address these issues? El acceso equitativo y asequible a la atención médica está disminuyendo, en parte debido a la reducción de los subsidios federales de seguros. Al mismo tiempo, más costos de Medicaid se están trasladando a los estados. ¿Cómo debería el estado abordar estos problemas?

Candidate questionnaire response

Given the fact that Donald Trump and the Republicans have been constantly challenging the Affordable Care Act, the citizens of America seem to be the victims of a selfish attempt at trying to get rid of a cornerstone in the American healthcare system while offering no replacement. To address these concerns, Florida will have to become self-sufficient and prioritize its citizens to ensure the State picks up where the Federal insurance drops off. This certainly includes an expansion of Florida Medicaid for everyone including children, seniors, and veterans.

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Source topic or question: Why are you running for this elected position? What are the two most compelling issues on which, if elected, you feel you can make a difference? ¿Por qué se postula para este cargo electo? ¿Cuáles son los dos temas más importantes en los que, si es electo/a, cree que puede hacer una diferencia para nuestro estado?

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I am running for Governor because after prayer of how to impact Florida positively and looking for someone else to believe in and vote for, God spoke to me and said “Look in the mirror, YOU can be the CHANGE YOU want to see in Florida and in life”. One of the most important issues that I know I will make a positive impact on is a rent reduction. The second important issue is to expand Florida healthcare, along with revitalizing education.

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Source topic or question: Florida Forward: A New Era of Leadership and Opportunity

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Healthcare for All: Restoring Florida HealthcareHealthcare is a human right, and every Floridian deserves access to affordable, quality care. The plan is to expand Florida healthcare to ensure all residents—from birth to end of life—have the healthcare services they need, regardless of their income, sexuality, or gender identification. It’s time to put people before profits in Florida’s healthcare system. Increasing SNAP benefits will also aid in healthcare as healthy foods create healthy people for a healthy Florida. This also includes veterans and their healthcare too.

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Source topic or question: Florida Forward: A New Era of Leadership and Opportunity

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Solve Housing Crisis: A Roof Over Every HeadEvery person in Florida deserves a safe and stable place to live. My plan is to take bold action to solve the housing crisis in our state by increasing affordable housing options, providing mental health and addiction services, and offering support to those who need it most. A home is a human right. No one should ever be forced to live on the streets.

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Source topic or question: Health care

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We must also ensure that Medicaid resources are managed responsibly and efficiently so that vulnerable populations continue to receive the services they need.

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Source topic or question: Health care

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That includes strengthening preventive care, supporting community health centers, expanding healthcare workforce development, and reducing barriers that prevent people from receiving timely treatment.

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Source topic or question: Insufficient housing is hurting Florida families and limiting Florida’s economy. What state measures do you support to address affordable housing and reduce homelessness? La falta de vivienda está afectando a las familias de Florida y limitando la economía del estado. ¿Qué medidas estatales apoya para abordar la vivienda asequible y reducir la falta de hogar?

Candidate questionnaire response

Housing affordability is a major challenge facing Florida families today. Too many working families, seniors, veterans, and young adults are struggling to find housing they can afford, while homelessness continues to grow in many communities. I support increasing affordable and workforce housing opportunities, expanding pathways to homeownership, and encouraging innovative housing solutions that meet the needs of Florida's growing population. We should work with local governments, nonprofits, and private partners to increase housing availability while preserving community character and quality of life. Addressing homelessness requires more than temporary shelter. We must connect individuals and families to housing, healthcare, mental health services, employment opportunities, and other support systems that help people achieve long-term stability. Every Floridian deserves the opportunity to live in a safe, stable, and affordable home. Together, we can build a more secure future.

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Source topic or question: Why are you running for this elected position? What are the two most compelling issues on which, if elected, you feel you can make a difference? ¿Por qué se postula para este cargo electo? ¿Cuáles son los dos temas más importantes en los que, si es electo/a, cree que puede hacer una diferencia para nuestro estado?

Candidate questionnaire response

I am running for Governor because I believe Florida should work for the people who call it home. As a veteran, healthcare professional, husband, father, and community advocate, I have spent my life serving others and helping families navigate challenges. The two issues where I believe I can make the greatest difference are affordability and healthcare. Across Florida, families are struggling with rising housing costs, insurance premiums, and everyday expenses. Too many hardworking people are falling behind. We need practical solutions that help families achieve stability and build a better future. I am also passionate about affordable healthcare. My experience in healthcare has shown me how important quality care is to every family. No Floridian should have to choose between getting the care they need and paying their bills. I want to help build a Florida where every family has the opportunity to succeed.

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Source topic or question: Housing

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We must connect individuals and families to housing, healthcare, mental health services, employment opportunities, and other support systems that help people achieve long-term stability.

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Source topic or question: Why are you running for this elected position? What are the two most compelling issues on which, if elected, you feel you can make a difference? ¿Por qué se postula para este cargo electo? ¿Cuáles son los dos temas más importantes en los que, si es electo/a, cree que puede hacer una diferencia para nuestro estado?

Candidate questionnaire response

I am running for Governor to build a Florida that is more affordable, more accountable, and more focused on the future. I believe government should improve people's lives, the economy should work for everyone, and every Floridian deserves dignity and equal opportunity. The first issue where I can make the greatest difference is affordability. Rising costs for housing, insurance, healthcare, childcare, and groceries have made it harder for working families to get ahead. I will support policies that strengthen workers' rights, raise wages, and create pathways to good-paying jobs. The second issue is education. Florida needs a renaissance in public education. I will fully fund neighborhood public schools, raise teacher pay, reduce overcrowding, expand student support services, and protect the independence and excellence of our colleges and universities. By making Florida more affordable and investing in education, we can create opportunity and security for every Floridian.

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Source topic or question: Restoring Reproductive Freedom

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Reproductive healthcare decisions should be made between women and their doctors, not politicians. Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood provided a responsible, balanced framework for protecting these decisions. Absent federal legislation restoring these protections, Florida should codify the Roe/Casey framework.

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Source topic or question: What is your long-term plan for public education, specifically concerning teacher retention, curriculum changes, and the role of parental rights laws? ¿Cuál es su plan a largo plazo para la educación pública, específicamente en relación con la retención de maestros, cambios en el currículo y el papel de las leyes de derechos de los padres?

Candidate questionnaire response

Florida needs a ten-year renaissance in public education; a long‑term plan to strengthen public education by supporting teachers, improving curriculum, and keeping parents engaged as partners. The teacher shortage stems from years of low pay, rising living costs, burnout, and policies that have left educators feeling undervalued. I would prioritize higher salaries, housing assistance, loan forgiveness, and stronger mentorship and professional development to improve recruitment and retention. We must also improve school climate by reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and expanding mental health and behavioral supports. Curriculum should be high‑quality, evidence‑based, and focused on literacy, math, science, civics, financial literacy, CTE, and media literacy, free from partisan interference. Parents deserve transparency and meaningful involvement, and parental rights laws should encourage collaboration rather than conflict. We must value educators and support Florida families.

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Source topic or question: Insurance, healthcare and schools

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David has focused his campaign on historic groundbreaking homeowner’s insurance reform, the expansion of primary healthcare services, and investing in more community public schools. A fifth-generation Floridian and son of a minister, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County.

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Source topic or question: Equitable and affordable access to healthcare is declining, in part due to the decrease of federal insurance subsidies. At the same time, more Medicaid costs are being pushed onto the states. How should the state address these issues? El acceso equitativo y asequible a la atención médica está disminuyendo, en parte debido a la reducción de los subsidios federales de seguros. Al mismo tiempo, más costos de Medicaid se están trasladando a los estados. ¿Cómo debería el estado abordar estos problemas?

Candidate questionnaire response

I do have a great affordable Healthcare solution. First, Give an affordable option that excludes Corporate ownership of the medical industry. Secondly, dismiss the insurance industry from being the only game in town. Thirdly, eliminate big Pharma's strangle hold on every doctor and medical administration. Institute a public held, led, and supervised medical services that include all disciplines of health. Health begins in the heart, mind, soul and spirit. These affect physical health. Offering counsel to people is practical for mental, emotional, psychological, and spiritual sickness. Stress can be caused by financial lack, marital issues, financial, educational, hygienic ignorance and broken family relationships. Driving down costs while treating causes and not medicating symptoms is a very good start.

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Source topic or question: Polls indicate the public is more concerned about the cost of property insurance than property taxes. What is your view and why? Las encuestas indican que el público está más preocupado por el costo del seguro de propiedad que por los impuestos a la propiedad. ¿Cuál es su opinión y por qué?

Candidate questionnaire response

Florida families aren't just fighting rising prices — they're fighting a system with no real competition, where a handful of players in every major industry set the price and everyone else pays it. I will treat Florida the way it deserves to be treated: as its own economic power. With nearly 24 million people, Florida is bigger than most countries. That gives us leverage — and I will use it. As Governor, I will bring that leverage to every major cost driver hurting Florida families: healthcare and insurance, homeowners' and auto insurance, food and grocery costs, energy, and housing. I will use the full negotiating power of a 24-million-person market to demand better prices, more competition, and more options — sector by sector, industry by industry.

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Source topic or question: Why are you running for this elected position? What are the two most compelling issues on which, if elected, you feel you can make a difference? ¿Por qué se postula para este cargo electo? ¿Cuáles son los dos temas más importantes en los que, si es electo/a, cree que puede hacer una diferencia para nuestro estado?

Candidate questionnaire response

I love Florida, and I'm tired of watching it get paved over, roughly 45,000 acres of farmland a year, gone. I have 28 grandchildren who love this state too, and I want there to be a Florida left for them. I saw a headline calling the leading opponent "the $67 Million Man" — nothing about the people, just PAC money raised. That's not me. I'm completely self-funded, beholden to no PAC and no special interest. I report only to the people of Florida, not to the donors who write the big checks. Economic Freedom / Lower Living Costs Shaw supports business-friendly policies for agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism that create real opportunity for Florida families. Shaw will aggressively pursue lowering living costs by creating competition driven solutions such as researching promising peptide and anti-parasitic healthcare treatments. Family Security First – As a father of 8 and grandfather of 28, Shaw frames protecting food, water, and public safety as protecting Florida's families

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