Florida is holding elections, including for legislative offices, on Aug. 20, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out the survey as of Aug. 22. To read each candidate’s full responses, click his or her name at the bottom of the article.
Nate Douglas (D) is running for Florida House of Representatives District 37, and the Democratic primary is on Aug. 20, 2024. Here’s how Douglas responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?