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State Representative, District 43

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Jorge Antonio Malavet

 

Samuel Vilchez Santiago

 

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

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Defend reproductive freedom, LGBTQ rights, and civil liberties

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Artificial intelligence

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Put a stop to unaccountable data centers that increase our cost of living

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Criminal justice and policing

Jorge will stand behind law enforcement and first responders by providing the resources they need to keep Orlando neighborhoods safe and secure.

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Economy, jobs and wages

Drawing on 30+ years of resource management expertise, Jorge will work to cut red tape for small businesses, and promote affordability by supporting better wages, lower taxes, reliable infrastructure, and insurance reform to keep costs down for families.

Shift power back to workers and families, not corporations

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Education

Jorge will fight for safe, excellent public schools that support our teachers, focus on academic fundamentals, and protect the rights of parents to have the final, meaningful say in their children’s education.

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A proud graduate of Colonial High and Roberto Clemente Middle, Samuel will invest in our public schools, expand technical and dual enrollment programs, and hold voucher schools accountable.

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Elections and voting

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As someone who escaped political persecution as a child, Samuel understands how critical it is to fight for our democracy. In Tallahassee, he’ll fight to protect our right to vote, stop attacks on minority communities, and advance civil rights.

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Energy

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Put a stop to unaccountable data centers that increase our cost of living

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Environment and climate

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Families and social services

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Firearms policy

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Government reform

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Healthcare

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Samuel will fight to rein in skyrocketing housing costs, expand Medicaid, and make sure every Floridian can access care without going broke.

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Housing

Drawing on 30+ years of resource management expertise, Jorge will work to cut red tape for small businesses, and promote affordability by supporting better wages, lower taxes, reliable infrastructure, and insurance reform to keep costs down for families.

Samuel will fight to rein in skyrocketing housing costs, expand Medicaid, and make sure every Floridian can access care without going broke.

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Immigration

As a State Representative, I’ll champion policies that strengthen families, ensure affordable and dependable work, support schools that value character and excellence, and support a lawful immigration system that welcomes those who pursue the American dream while keeping our state and communities secure.

Protect immigrant families from the constant fear and persecution

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Infrastructure and transportation

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Local control

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National security and foreign policy

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Social Security and retirement

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Taxes and government spending

Drawing on 30+ years of resource management expertise, Jorge will work to cut red tape for small businesses, and promote affordability by supporting better wages, lower taxes, reliable infrastructure, and insurance reform to keep costs down for families.

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Technology and privacy

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Put a stop to unaccountable data centers that increase our cost of living

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Veterans

As a retired Naval Officer, Jorge will fight to expand veterans' healthcare access and unlock meaningful career paths for those transitioning to civilian life.

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