Mark Lightner
Republican · FL
Mark Lightner is a Brevard County business professional and Republican candidate for Florida House District 32. He holds degrees from Eastern Florida State College and the University of North Florida and works in heavy-equipment and transportation projects supporting the space and defense sectors.
Track record
Anti-Corruption
· 1 record
Lightner publicly supports more accountable state government and officials who put Florida's interests before their own political interests.
July 18, 2026For
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Government Efficiency
· 2 records
Lightner publicly supports responsible growth and prioritizing Florida residents in state policymaking.
July 18, 2026For
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Lightner publicly supports more accountable state government and officials who put Florida's interests before their own political interests.
July 18, 2026For
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Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
Lightner publicly identifies community safety as a priority for District 32 families.
July 18, 2026For
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Housing Affordability
· 1 record
Lightner publicly identifies housing, insurance, and everyday expenses as affordability problems and supports reducing the cost pressure on Florida families.
July 18, 2026For
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Public Education Quality
· 2 records
Lightner supports education focused on practical skills that prepare students for work, public service, or college.
July 18, 2026For
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Lightner publicly supports keeping parents in charge of raising their children.
July 18, 2026For
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Gun Control
· 1 record
Lightner publicly supports individual gun ownership rights.
July 18, 2026Against
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Women's Reproductive Rights
· 1 record
Lightner publicly states that life begins at conception.
July 18, 2026Against
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Civil Rights
· 2 records
Lightner publicly supports keeping parents in charge of raising their children.
July 18, 2026For
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Lightner publicly supports individual gun ownership rights.
July 18, 2026For
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Corporate Accountability
· 1 record
Lightner publicly identifies housing, insurance, and everyday expenses as affordability problems and supports reducing the cost pressure on Florida families.
July 18, 2026For
Source: votelightner.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 2 records
Lightner's professional work has included selling and managing custom-transporter projects used to move rockets for space companies, naval vessels, and other heavy infrastructure.
July 18, 2026For
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Lightner publicly supports responsible growth and prioritizing Florida residents in state policymaking.
July 18, 2026For
Source: civoren.com · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 5 records
Lightner supports education focused on practical skills that prepare students for work, public service, or college.
July 18, 2026
Source: votelightner.com · researched July 18, 2026
Lightner's professional work has included selling and managing custom-transporter projects used to move rockets for space companies, naval vessels, and other heavy infrastructure.
July 18, 2026
Source: votelightner.com · researched July 18, 2026
Lightner has worked in the heavy-equipment and transportation industry.
July 18, 2026
Source: votelightner.com · researched July 18, 2026
Lightner received 6,264 votes, or 16.12 percent, in the April 2025 Republican special primary for Florida Senate District 19.
April 1, 2025
Source: results.elections.myflorida.com · researched July 18, 2026
Mark Lightner graduated from Viera High School, earned an associate degree from Eastern Florida State College, and earned a bachelor's degree in business from the University of North Florida.
December 31, 2021
Source: votelightner.com · researched July 18, 2026
Integrity and Ethics
· 1 record
Lightner's 2026 campaign reported $3,959.70 in contributions, $4,000 in candidate loans, and $2,508.14 in expenditures in the current third-party finance aggregation.
July 18, 2026
Source: transparencyusa.org · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- State Representative · August 18, 2026 · State House District 32; Florida
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.