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Wages, healthcare, schools and community safety
Candidate positionFrom the cost of living to the classroom, Kimberly Overman is running to make government deliver for working people—fighting for fair wages, quality healthcare, strong schools, and safe communities.
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From the cost of living to the classroom, Kimberly Overman is running to make government deliver for working people—fighting for fair wages, quality healthcare, strong schools, and safe communities.
Affordable housing, infrastructure and fair wages
Candidate positionKimberly knows what it’s like to juggle bills and worry about rent. In Congress, she’ll fight for real solutions to rising costs, including affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and fair wages.
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Kimberly knows what it’s like to juggle bills and worry about rent. In Congress, she’ll fight for real solutions to rising costs, including affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and fair wages.
Healthcare access and reproductive rights
Candidate positionHealthcare isn’t a luxury—it’s a right. Kimberly will work to expand access to care, lower prescription costs, and defend reproductive rights and mental health services.
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Healthcare isn’t a luxury—it’s a right. Kimberly will work to expand access to care, lower prescription costs, and defend reproductive rights and mental health services.
Veterans’ benefits and healthcare
Candidate positionFlorida’s 12th is home to thousands of veterans. Kimberly will ensure they receive the benefits, healthcare, and respect they’ve earned.
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Florida’s 12th is home to thousands of veterans. Kimberly will ensure they receive the benefits, healthcare, and respect they’ve earned.
Public-school funding and teacher pay
Candidate positionEvery child deserves a strong start. Kimberly will fight for fully funded public schools, better teacher pay, and pathways to college, trade careers, and lifelong learning.
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Every child deserves a strong start. Kimberly will fight for fully funded public schools, better teacher pay, and pathways to college, trade careers, and lifelong learning.
Voting rights and government accountability
Candidate positionKimberly is committed to protecting voting rights, restoring trust in government, and making sure everyday people—not lobbyists—have a seat at the table.
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Kimberly is committed to protecting voting rights, restoring trust in government, and making sure everyday people—not lobbyists—have a seat at the table.
Public safety, prevention and mental healthcare
Candidate positionSafe communities start with smart investments. Kimberly supports balanced public safety policies that combine law enforcement with prevention, youth programs, and mental health care.
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Safe communities start with smart investments. Kimberly supports balanced public safety policies that combine law enforcement with prevention, youth programs, and mental health care.
Florida District 12
Candidate positionAs a Hillsborough County Commissioner from 2018 to 2022, Kimberly delivered during some of the region’s most challenging moments. She led during the COVID-19 pandemic, championing emergency support for small businesses, childcare providers, and vulnerable residents. She pushed for expanded public health programs, affordable housing initiatives, and more equitable infrastructure investment.
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As a Hillsborough County Commissioner from 2018 to 2022, Kimberly delivered during some of the region’s most challenging moments. She led during the COVID-19 pandemic, championing emergency support for small businesses, childcare providers, and vulnerable residents. She pushed for expanded public health programs, affordable housing initiatives, and more equitable infrastructure investment.
Florida District 12
Candidate positionIn Washington, Kimberly will bring a grounded, no-nonsense approach to leadership—focused on solutions, service, and building a future where everyone has a fair shot.
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In Washington, Kimberly will bring a grounded, no-nonsense approach to leadership—focused on solutions, service, and building a future where everyone has a fair shot.
Boards Service:
Candidate positionDepartment of Defense - Tampa Bay Chamber/ MacDill Air Force Base Support
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Department of Defense - Tampa Bay Chamber/ MacDill Air Force Base Support
Affordable Housing & Cost of Living
Candidate positionAs someone who grew up in a working-class household and has helped others manage through financial hardship, Kimberly understands the urgent need for economic stability. In Congress, she’ll fight for increased investment in affordable housing, expanded transportation options, and stronger support for working families and small businesses. She believes housing, transit, and child care are essential infrastructure—and should be treated as such.
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As someone who grew up in a working-class household and has helped others manage through financial hardship, Kimberly understands the urgent need for economic stability. In Congress, she’ll fight for increased investment in affordable housing, expanded transportation options, and stronger support for working families and small businesses. She believes housing, transit, and child care are essential infrastructure—and should be treated as such.
Healthcare Access
Candidate positionKimberly has seen firsthand how medical bills can destabilize families. She will work to lower prescription drug costs, expand coverage—especially mental health care—and protect access to reproductive services. No one should have to choose between seeing a doctor and paying their rent.
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Kimberly has seen firsthand how medical bills can destabilize families. She will work to lower prescription drug costs, expand coverage—especially mental health care—and protect access to reproductive services. No one should have to choose between seeing a doctor and paying their rent.
Public Safety & Crime Prevention
Candidate positionKimberly supports public safety policies that work: strong law enforcement paired with investments in mental health services, youth engagement, and community-led crime prevention. She knows safety comes from both accountability and opportunity.
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Kimberly supports public safety policies that work: strong law enforcement paired with investments in mental health services, youth engagement, and community-led crime prevention. She knows safety comes from both accountability and opportunity.
Education & Workforce Development
Candidate positionKimberly believes public education is the foundation of opportunity. She will advocate for stronger investments in schools, competitive teacher pay, and expanded access to early childhood education, vocational training, and higher education that prepares students for good-paying jobs.
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Kimberly believes public education is the foundation of opportunity. She will advocate for stronger investments in schools, competitive teacher pay, and expanded access to early childhood education, vocational training, and higher education that prepares students for good-paying jobs.
Veterans & Military Families
Candidate positionWith over 45,000 veterans and active-duty personnel in the district, Kimberly knows our service members deserve more than just symbolic support. She’ll fight to improve access to VA care, mental health services, job training, and transitional support for returning veterans.
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With over 45,000 veterans and active-duty personnel in the district, Kimberly knows our service members deserve more than just symbolic support. She’ll fight to improve access to VA care, mental health services, job training, and transitional support for returning veterans.
Reproductive Rights & Personal Freedom
Candidate positionKimberly trusts people to make their own healthcare decisions. She will fight to restore and protect the right to abortion and access to reproductive care—because these decisions belong to individuals, not politicians
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Kimberly trusts people to make their own healthcare decisions. She will fight to restore and protect the right to abortion and access to reproductive care—because these decisions belong to individuals, not politicians
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Candidate positionHillsborough County Emergency Policy Group, Vice Chair
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With deep local roots and a record of results, Kimberly Overman is ready to fight for working Floridians in Congress.
Candidate positionWith deep local roots and a record of results, Kimberly Overman is ready to fight for working Floridians in Congress.
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With deep local roots and a record of results, Kimberly Overman is ready to fight for working Floridians in Congress.
Tampa Democrat Kimberly Overman will challenge Gus Bilirakis in US congressional race
Candidate positionTampa Democrat Kimberly Overman will challenge Gus Bilirakis in US congressional race
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Tampa Democrat Kimberly Overman will challenge Gus Bilirakis in US congressional race
Reproductive Rights & Personal Freedom
Candidate positionKimberly trusts people to make their own healthcare decisions. She will fight to restore and protect the right to abortion and access to reproductive care—because these decisions belong to individuals, not politicians
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Kimberly trusts people to make their own healthcare decisions. She will fight to restore and protect the right to abortion and access to reproductive care—because these decisions belong to individuals, not politicians
What reforms to the US immigration system do you support? Why? ¿Qué reformas al sistema de inmigración de Estados Unidos apoya usted? ¿Por qué?
Candidate positionAmerica needs a secure, orderly, and humane immigration system. I support strengthening border security, reducing legal immigration backlogs, modernizing visa programs that support our economy, and providing certainty for Dreamers who have grown up in this country. Businesses throughout Hillsborough and Pasco Counties need a reliable workforce, while families deserve clear and consistently enforced laws. Immigration policy should be established by Congress through legislation rather than temporary executive actions. We can uphold the rule of law, protect our borders, and treat people with dignity while supporting economic growth and national security.
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America needs a secure, orderly, and humane immigration system. I support strengthening border security, reducing legal immigration backlogs, modernizing visa programs that support our economy, and providing certainty for Dreamers who have grown up in this country. Businesses throughout Hillsborough and Pasco Counties need a reliable workforce, while families deserve clear and consistently enforced laws. Immigration policy should be established by Congress through legislation rather than temporary executive actions. We can uphold the rule of law, protect our borders, and treat people with dignity while supporting economic growth and national security.
Do you believe climate change is a financial threat to the economy of the nation? Why or why not? ¿Cree que el cambio climático representa una amenaza financiera para la economía del país? ¿Por qué?
Candidate positionYes. Climate change presents financial risks to families, businesses, and taxpayers. In Florida, homeowners are already experiencing rising insurance costs, stronger storms, flooding, and extreme heat. Families across Hillsborough and Pasco Counties see these costs directly through insurance premiums, infrastructure damage, and disaster recovery expenses. Investing in resilient infrastructure, flood mitigation, and practical energy solutions can reduce long-term costs while protecting our economy, public safety, property values, and quality of life.
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Yes. Climate change presents financial risks to families, businesses, and taxpayers. In Florida, homeowners are already experiencing rising insurance costs, stronger storms, flooding, and extreme heat. Families across Hillsborough and Pasco Counties see these costs directly through insurance premiums, infrastructure damage, and disaster recovery expenses. Investing in resilient infrastructure, flood mitigation, and practical energy solutions can reduce long-term costs while protecting our economy, public safety, property values, and quality of life.
Name your top two legislative priorities for the next Congressional term. Mencione sus dos principales prioridades legislativas para el próximo período del Congreso.
Candidate positionMy first priority is lowering the cost of living for working families by addressing housing affordability, rising property insurance premiums, healthcare expenses, and protecting Social Security and Medicare. My second priority is restoring accountability and trust in government. The Constitution established checks and balances to protect Americans from government overreach. Congress must fulfill its oversight responsibilities, increase transparency, protect voting rights, and ensure government works effectively and responsibly for the people it serves.
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My first priority is lowering the cost of living for working families by addressing housing affordability, rising property insurance premiums, healthcare expenses, and protecting Social Security and Medicare. My second priority is restoring accountability and trust in government. The Constitution established checks and balances to protect Americans from government overreach. Congress must fulfill its oversight responsibilities, increase transparency, protect voting rights, and ensure government works effectively and responsibly for the people it serves.
“Freedom of speech” is included in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Exactly what does ”Freedom of Speech” mean to you? La libertad de expresión está incluida en la Primera Enmienda de la Constitución de los Estados Unidos. ¿Qué significa exactamente para usted la “libertad de expresión”?
Candidate positionFreedom of speech means every American has the right to express opinions, criticize government, advocate for change, practice religion, gather peacefully, and participate in public debate without fear of government censorship or retaliation. The First Amendment protects speech we agree with and speech we may strongly disagree with. A healthy democracy depends on open dialogue, access to information, and an informed electorate. Voters should be trusted to evaluate competing ideas and make their own decisions at the ballot box.
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Freedom of speech means every American has the right to express opinions, criticize government, advocate for change, practice religion, gather peacefully, and participate in public debate without fear of government censorship or retaliation. The First Amendment protects speech we agree with and speech we may strongly disagree with. A healthy democracy depends on open dialogue, access to information, and an informed electorate. Voters should be trusted to evaluate competing ideas and make their own decisions at the ballot box.
Who has the right, Congress or the President, to oversee federal agencies? ¿Quién tiene el derecho de supervisar a las agencias federales: el Congreso o el Presidente?
Candidate positionBoth branches have important constitutional responsibilities. The President manages the Executive Branch and federal agencies, while Congress creates agencies, appropriates funding, conducts oversight, and ensures laws are implemented as intended. Our system of government depends on checks and balances. Strong congressional oversight helps maintain accountability, transparency, and public trust while ensuring no branch of government exercises authority without appropriate constitutional safeguards.
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Both branches have important constitutional responsibilities. The President manages the Executive Branch and federal agencies, while Congress creates agencies, appropriates funding, conducts oversight, and ensures laws are implemented as intended. Our system of government depends on checks and balances. Strong congressional oversight helps maintain accountability, transparency, and public trust while ensuring no branch of government exercises authority without appropriate constitutional safeguards.
If documentary proof of US citizenship becomes necessary in order to register to vote, how would you help those citizens, especially women, who no longer have or don’t have easy and affordable access to documents to prove citizenship, such as certified birth and marriage certificates? Si se requiere prueba documental de ciudadanía estadounidense para registrarse para votar, ¿cómo ayudaría a esos ciudadanos, especialmente a las mujeres, que ya no tienen o no tienen acceso fácil y asequible a documentos que prueben su ciudadanía, como certificados de nacimiento o matrimonio certificados?
Candidate positionEvery eligible citizen should have a meaningful opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote. If additional documentation requirements are imposed, government should ensure required records are affordable, accessible, and easy to obtain. I would support streamlined processes, reasonable fee waivers, online access where feasible, and assistance for individuals whose names have changed through marriage, adoption, or other circumstances. Election security and voter access should work together, not against one another. Eligible voters should not lose their ability to participate in our democracy because government has made documentation difficult or expensive to obtain.
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Every eligible citizen should have a meaningful opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote. If additional documentation requirements are imposed, government should ensure required records are affordable, accessible, and easy to obtain. I would support streamlined processes, reasonable fee waivers, online access where feasible, and assistance for individuals whose names have changed through marriage, adoption, or other circumstances. Election security and voter access should work together, not against one another. Eligible voters should not lose their ability to participate in our democracy because government has made documentation difficult or expensive to obtain.
What role do you believe the federal government should play in education at the pre-school level, K-12 level and higher education? ¿Qué papel cree que debería desempeñar el gobierno federal en la educación a nivel preescolar, educación K-12 (primaria y secundaria) y educación superior?
Candidate positionThe federal government should be a partner in expanding educational opportunity while respecting the primary role of states and local school districts. At the preschool level, federal programs should support access to quality early learning opportunities because early success can have lifelong benefits. In K-12 education, the federal government should help ensure equal opportunity, support students with disabilities, strengthen career and technical education, and assist underserved communities. For higher education, the federal government should help make college, technical training, apprenticeships, and workforce credentials more affordable and accessible. In growing communities like Hillsborough and Pasco Counties, preparing students for good-paying jobs is critical to economic opportunity, workforce development, and long-term prosperity.
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The federal government should be a partner in expanding educational opportunity while respecting the primary role of states and local school districts. At the preschool level, federal programs should support access to quality early learning opportunities because early success can have lifelong benefits. In K-12 education, the federal government should help ensure equal opportunity, support students with disabilities, strengthen career and technical education, and assist underserved communities. For higher education, the federal government should help make college, technical training, apprenticeships, and workforce credentials more affordable and accessible. In growing communities like Hillsborough and Pasco Counties, preparing students for good-paying jobs is critical to economic opportunity, workforce development, and long-term prosperity.