Florida is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on Nov. 7, 2023, and 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 Oct. 10. To read each candidate’s full responses, click his or her name at the bottom of the article.
Kenneth Davenport (R) is running for Florida House of Representatives District 35, and the special Republican primary is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Davenport responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?