Florida is holding elections, including for state 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 a candidate who filled out the survey as of Nov. 20. To read the candidate’s full responses, click his name at the bottom of the article.
Stephen Shives (R) is running for Florida House of Representatives District 27, and the Republican primary is on Aug. 20. Here’s how Shives responded to the following questions:
