Mitch Rosenwald
Democrat · FL · Florida State Representative, District 98
Mitch Rosenwald is the Democratic state representative for Florida House District 98 and a 2026 Democratic-primary candidate. A licensed social worker and Barry University professor, he previously served on the Oakland Park City Commission and as the city's mayor before his 2024 election to the Florida House.
Campaign Finance Information — State Representative
Campaign Finance Information · State Representative · August 18, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $56,690
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- POLITICAL COMMITTEE$9,500
- NOT EMPLOYED$8,415
- POLITCAL COMMITTEE$4,250
- LAW FIRM$2,500
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- LOBBYIST$2,000
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$35,000
- $500-$999$12,000
- $250-$499$2,750
- $100-$249$5,450
- $1-$99$1,490
Source: Florida Division of Elections · 2026 cycle · dos.elections.myflorida.com
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 2 records
Rosenwald co-sponsored 2026 HB 1019 addressing PFAS and other persistent pollutants, which became Chapter 2026-158.
June 29, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1045 concerning the My Safe Florida Home Program; the bill died in committee.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Government Efficiency
· 3 records
Rosenwald serves on Florida House committees covering health and human services, health professions, public-counsel oversight, careers and workforce, government operations, and the health-care budget.
July 18, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald publicly opposes broad state preemption of local governments and supports local home-rule authority.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald publicly supports expanding Medicaid in Florida and reports using health-budget committee oversight to address waste and mismanagement at the state health-care administration agency.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 6 records
Rosenwald serves on Florida House committees covering health and human services, health professions, public-counsel oversight, careers and workforce, government operations, and the health-care budget.
July 18, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald is a licensed social worker and Barry University professor who directs doctoral studies and has professional experience in mental health, child welfare, oncology, LGBTQ services, homelessness, and geriatric care.
July 18, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald publicly supports expanding Medicaid in Florida and reports using health-budget committee oversight to address waste and mismanagement at the state health-care administration agency.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1031, requiring health-plan callback-queue options; it became Chapter 2026-113.
June 23, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald co-sponsored 2026 HB 697 on prescription-drug prices, which became Chapter 2026-4.
April 13, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1165 concerning certified recovery residences; the bill died in committee.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 3 records
Rosenwald co-sponsored 2026 HB 277 on domestic violence, which became Chapter 2026-86.
June 18, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1117 addressing offenses evidencing prejudice; the bill died in committee.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1165 concerning certified recovery residences; the bill died in committee.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 3 records
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1481 on housing for veterans; the House measure was laid on the table in favor of SB 1602, which became Chapter 2026-125.
June 24, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1033 on hospital-discharge procedures intended to reduce discharges into homelessness; the bill died in committee.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1045 concerning the My Safe Florida Home Program; the bill died in committee.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 4 records
Rosenwald is a licensed social worker and Barry University professor who directs doctoral studies and has professional experience in mental health, child welfare, oncology, LGBTQ services, homelessness, and geriatric care.
July 18, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1481 on housing for veterans; the House measure was laid on the table in favor of SB 1602, which became Chapter 2026-125.
June 24, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1033 on hospital-discharge procedures intended to reduce discharges into homelessness; the bill died in committee.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 933 on children's initiatives; the House measure was laid on the table in favor of the related Senate measure.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Women's Reproductive Rights
· 2 records
Rosenwald publicly supports the abortion-access framework associated with Roe v. Wade's trimester approach.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald co-sponsored 2026 HB 277 on domestic violence, which became Chapter 2026-86.
June 18, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Election Integrity
· 1 record
Rosenwald voted against legislation requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, citing burdens on voter access and domestic-violence survivors.
July 18, 2026Against
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Civil Rights
· 4 records
Rosenwald voted against legislation requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, citing burdens on voter access and domestic-violence survivors.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald publicly opposes broad state preemption of local governments and supports local home-rule authority.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald publicly supports the abortion-access framework associated with Roe v. Wade's trimester approach.
July 18, 2026For
Source: onyourballot.vote411.org · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1117 addressing offenses evidencing prejudice; the bill died in committee.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Corporate Accountability
· 3 records
Rosenwald co-sponsored 2026 HB 1019 addressing PFAS and other persistent pollutants, which became Chapter 2026-158.
June 29, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was first-named House sponsor of 2026 HB 1031, requiring health-plan callback-queue options; it became Chapter 2026-113.
June 23, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald co-sponsored 2026 HB 697 on prescription-drug prices, which became Chapter 2026-4.
April 13, 2026For
Source: flsenate.gov · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 4 records
Rosenwald holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Salisbury University and Syracuse University and an MSW and PhD from the University of Maryland.
July 18, 2026
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald was elected to represent Florida House District 98 in November 2024.
November 5, 2024
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Mitch Rosenwald served on the Oakland Park City Commission from 2020 through 2024, including as vice mayor in 2022-23 and mayor in 2023-24.
November 4, 2024
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Rosenwald served as president of the Florida chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and was named its 2009 Social Worker of the Year.
December 31, 2009
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- State Representative · August 18, 2026 · State House District 98; Florida · incumbent
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.