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2026 Florida Governor — Democratic Primary · August 18, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Castillo-Bach is a Pembroke Pines resident and criminal-justice-reform nonprofit executive. Her platform emphasizes housing and insurance costs, health care, public education, environmental protection, and criminal-justice reform.
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August 18, 2026
Democratic Party
Polk County, Florida
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Evelyn Castillo-Bach
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18459 Pines Blvd, #225 · Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
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18459 Pines Blvd, #225
Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Phone: (347)967-9673
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M.S. Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
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M.S. Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Pembroke Pines
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Pembroke Pines
Broward
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Broward
Evelyn was born and raised in New York City. She only learned to speak English when she was in 4th grade. She has been a resident of Pembroke Pines since 1998.
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Evelyn was born and raised in New York City. She only learned to speak English when she was in 4th grade. She has been a resident of Pembroke Pines since 1998.
Evelyn’s mom immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 1948. Her dad was born and raised in Puerto Rico.
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Evelyn’s mom immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 1948. Her dad was born and raised in Puerto Rico.
Evelyn became a teen mom at age 19, not married. She graduated cum laude from university with a study focus in cultural anthropology and biomedical sciences. Her M.S. (Master of Science) degree is from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
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Evelyn became a teen mom at age 19, not married. She graduated cum laude from university with a study focus in cultural anthropology and biomedical sciences. Her M.S. (Master of Science) degree is from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Evelyn se convirtió en madre adolescente a los 19 años, sin estar casada. Se graduó cum laude de la universidad con especialización en antropología cultural y ciencias biomédicas. Su M.S. (Maestría en Ciencias) es de la Escuela de Periodismo de la Universidad de Columbia — Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
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Evelyn se convirtió en madre adolescente a los 19 años, sin estar casada. Se graduó cum laude de la universidad con especialización en antropología cultural y ciencias biomédicas. Su M.S. (Maestría en Ciencias) es de la Escuela de Periodismo de la Universidad de Columbia — Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Evelyn is the mother of three sons:
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Evelyn is the mother of three sons:
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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. My administration will ban all medical debt, ban reporting of medical debt to credit bureaus, and create Florida Direct Care. Florida has rejected at least $11 billion in federal funds in recent years, including Medicaid expansion. That stops under my administration.
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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.
My administration will ban all medical debt, ban reporting of medical debt to credit bureaus, and create Florida Direct Care.
Florida has rejected at least $11 billion in federal funds in recent years, including Medicaid expansion. That stops under my administration.
My administration will create a Florida State Rental Voucher Program and fund affordable housing via mandatory fees on hyperscale data centers, large companies, luxury vessels over $10 million, and luxury real estate over $20 million.
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My administration will create a Florida State Rental Voucher Program and fund affordable housing via mandatory fees on hyperscale data centers, large companies, luxury vessels over $10 million, and luxury real estate over $20 million.
My administration will bring these citizens and experts together and empower them to drive the mission of protecting our Everglades, water, land, coastlines, and natural habitats from pollution, overdevelopment, and climate change. Hyperscale data centers threaten our environment on multiple levels: water, noise, and disrupting natural habitats.
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My administration will bring these citizens and experts together and empower them to drive the mission of protecting our Everglades, water, land, coastlines, and natural habitats from pollution, overdevelopment, and climate change.
Hyperscale data centers threaten our environment on multiple levels: water, noise, and disrupting natural habitats.
I have been an independent voter for most of my adult life. I am running as a Democrat to bring that independence to work for the people of this state. I believe every Floridian deserves to live without fear of losing their home, fear of not being able to feed their children, fear of going bankrupt because they got sick.
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I have been an independent voter for most of my adult life. I am running as a Democrat to bring that independence to work for the people of this state. I believe every Floridian deserves to live without fear of losing their home, fear of not being able to feed their children, fear of going bankrupt because they got sick.
Florida has excellent environmental advocacy groups and devoted citizens committed to advocating for and protecting our environment. We do not need to reinvent the wheel. My administration will bring these citizens and experts together and empower them to drive the mission of protecting our Everglades, water, land, coastlines, and natural habitats from pollution, overdevelopment, and climate change. Hyperscale data centers threaten our environment on multiple levels: water, noise, and disrupting natural habitats. My administration will also empower environmental advocacy groups to protect our state from these threats.
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Florida has excellent environmental advocacy groups and devoted citizens committed to advocating for and protecting our environment. We do not need to reinvent the wheel. My administration will bring these citizens and experts together and empower them to drive the mission of protecting our Everglades, water, land, coastlines, and natural habitats from pollution, overdevelopment, and climate change. Hyperscale data centers threaten our environment on multiple levels: water, noise, and disrupting natural habitats. My administration will also empower environmental advocacy groups to protect our state from these threats.
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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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.
Public lands belong to the people of Florida, not to corporations or political donors. My philosophy is simple: protect what we have, acquire what we need, and stop selling off Florida's heritage to the highest bidder. Florida Forever projects, state parks, and coastal areas must be preserved for future generations, not developed for short-term profit. My administration will prioritize conservation over exploitation, ensure transparent decision-making on land use, and empower environmental advocacy groups to hold government accountable. The Everglades, our springs, wetlands, and coastlines are irreplaceable. Once they are gone, they are gone forever.
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Public lands belong to the people of Florida, not to corporations or political donors. My philosophy is simple: protect what we have, acquire what we need, and stop selling off Florida's heritage to the highest bidder. Florida Forever projects, state parks, and coastal areas must be preserved for future generations, not developed for short-term profit. My administration will prioritize conservation over exploitation, ensure transparent decision-making on land use, and empower environmental advocacy groups to hold government accountable. The Everglades, our springs, wetlands, and coastlines are irreplaceable. Once they are gone, they are gone forever.
Florida families are crushed by property insurance and rent. A 2022 report found insurers' affiliates made nearly $14 billion while executives paid themselves $680 million in dividends. My administration will eliminate the middlemen who are the affiliates. For renters, rents are up 39% since 2019. Over 900,000 renters pay more than 40% of their income for housing. My administration will create a Florida State Rental Voucher Program and fund affordable housing via mandatory fees on hyperscale data centers, large companies, luxury vessels over $10 million, and luxury real estate over $20 million.
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Florida families are crushed by property insurance and rent. A 2022 report found insurers' affiliates made nearly $14 billion while executives paid themselves $680 million in dividends. My administration will eliminate the middlemen who are the affiliates. For renters, rents are up 39% since 2019. Over 900,000 renters pay more than 40% of their income for housing. My administration will create a Florida State Rental Voucher Program and fund affordable housing via mandatory fees on hyperscale data centers, large companies, luxury vessels over $10 million, and luxury real estate over $20 million.
Teachers must be paid competitively so they can afford to live in Florida. Curriculum should focus on reading, writing, math, and critical thinking. I believe in public education that serves all children without political interference.
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Teachers must be paid competitively so they can afford to live in Florida. Curriculum should focus on reading, writing, math, and critical thinking. I believe in public education that serves all children without political interference.
Protect Affordability
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Protect Affordability
Protect Our Pensions
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Protect Our Pensions
Protect Small Business
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Protect Small Business
Protect Vouchers for College Students
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Protect Vouchers for College Students
Protect Our Families
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Protect Our Families
Protect Our Communities
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Protect Our Communities
ban liens on medical debt
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ban liens on medical debt
Protect State Correction Officers
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Protect State Correction Officers
Protect Prosecutors & Public Defenders
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Protect Prosecutors & Public Defenders
Protect Against Criminal Justice Injustice
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Protect Against Criminal Justice Injustice
Protect the Everglades
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Protect the Everglades
I am running because I am fed up with watching ordinary Floridians ignored, overlooked and disrespected by leaders in Tallahassee. I’m going to make sure average and ordinary people — and the economic challenges they face daily — actually matters to the leadership in Florida. The problem now is that Tallahassee doesn’t give a dam about you — beginning with the governor and extending to too many of our state representatives who are singularly focused on pleasing billionaires and big business groups. They are addicted to powerful special interest money. Such politicians crave money, more and more to fund their current and future campaigns.
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I am running because I am fed up with watching ordinary Floridians ignored, overlooked and disrespected by leaders in Tallahassee. I’m going to make sure average and ordinary people — and the economic challenges they face daily — actually matters to the leadership in Florida. The problem now is that Tallahassee doesn’t give a dam about you — beginning with the governor and extending to too many of our state representatives who are singularly focused on pleasing billionaires and big business groups. They are addicted to powerful special interest money. Such politicians crave money, more and more to fund their current and future campaigns.
Evelyn and her husband Peter Bach have been together for nearly 30 years. Peter is a Danish national educated in Denmark and a lawyer who works in post-war countries focused on rule of law, security issues and human rights. He earned his Master of Laws (LLM) at the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C.
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Evelyn and her husband Peter Bach have been together for nearly 30 years. Peter is a Danish national educated in Denmark and a lawyer who works in post-war countries focused on rule of law, security issues and human rights. He earned his Master of Laws (LLM) at the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C.
reduce fees & simplify reporting
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reduce fees & simplify reporting
increase pay for prosecutors
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increase pay for prosecutors
support entrepreneurs
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support entrepreneurs
increase pay for public defenders
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increase pay for public defenders
“Two-parent households and single moms and dads are unable to afford the childcare services they need so they can work to support their families. Children with epilepsy, autism and other special needs suffer from insufficient services they need and all of Florida’s children live in fear of a shooter coming into their school to hurt them.
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“Two-parent households and single moms and dads are unable to afford the childcare services they need so they can work to support their families. Children with epilepsy, autism and other special needs suffer from insufficient services they need and all of Florida’s children live in fear of a shooter coming into their school to hurt them.
“For these reasons and many others, including women’s rights and criminal justice reform, I feel compelled to announce my intention to run for Governor of Florida in 2026,” stated Castillo-Bach.
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“For these reasons and many others, including women’s rights and criminal justice reform, I feel compelled to announce my intention to run for Governor of Florida in 2026,” stated Castillo-Bach.
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Evelyn, as she prefers to be called, is currently the Executive Director of Balanced Justice Network – Changing the System.
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Summary of Candidates — Election Year: 2026 General Election — Office: Governor — Party: All — Evelyn Castillo-Bach — $10,455.00
Summary of Candidates — Election Year: 2026 General Election — Office: Governor — Party: All — Evelyn Castillo-Bach — $229.07
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