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Doug Bankson

Republican · FL · Florida State Representative, District 39

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Doug Bankson is a senior pastor, police chaplain and founder of a K-12 private school who previously served as Apopka Vice Mayor and City Commissioner and as Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. He has lived in the district for over 30 years.

Where Doug Bankson stands, based on their records

Supports

Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record)

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Track record

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 1 support

  • In a question-and-answer feature in The Apopka Chief on the Florida House District 39 race, Bankson set out support for wider homestead property-tax relief, alongside state grants and replacement revenue to protect local government services.

    July 17, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: theapopkachief.com · researched July 18, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support

  • Sponsored Florida House Bill 1525, the Lewd or Lascivious Acts bill, which was filed on January 9, 2026, passed the House 108-0 on March 3, and became Chapter 2026-159 on June 17.

    June 17, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: flhouse.gov · researched August 21, 2026

Track record — Housing Affordability

Housing Affordability · 1 support

  • Bankson proposes insurance-company accountability, stronger insurance regulation, replacement revenue for property-tax relief, and public-private partnerships for attainable housing.

    July 17, 2026Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: theapopkachief.com · researched July 18, 2026

Track record — General

General · 1 record

  • Voted yes twice on Florida's 2026 tax package (House Bill 7031E). He voted yes on May 12, 2026 when the House passed the bill, 95-11. He voted yes again on May 29, 2026 on the final compromise version, 88-11. The 66-page law changes property tax rules, adds sales tax breaks including one for home hardening products, and makes vacation rental advertising platforms collect and pay over taxes. It also changes corporate income tax credits and updates the state's definition of the federal tax code. It became law as Chapter 2026-239.

    May 12, 2026

    Source: flhouse.gov · researched August 21, 2026

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Profile last researched September 10, 2026.