Lisa Dunkley
Democratic · FL · Florida House of Representatives, District 97
Lisa Dunkley is the Democratic state representative for Florida House District 97, a retired U.S. Army veteran, consultant, entrepreneur, mother, and former Florida Department of Transportation employee. Her current committee work spans agriculture and natural resources, education and employment, student achievement, insurance and banking, and intergovernmental affairs; her legislative record includes housing, education, veterans, healthcare, cancer research, public safety, environmental health, and public infrastructure.
Campaign Finance Information — State Representative District 97
Campaign Finance Information · State Representative District 97 · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $29,791
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- CAMPAIGN$11,869
- PC$5,500
- PAC$3,000
- BEVERAGE$2,000
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- FINANCIAL SERVICES$2,000
Direct contributions by size
- $5,000+$11,869
- $1,000-$4,999$17,000
- $500-$999$500
- $250-$499$250
- $100-$249$100
Source: Florida Division of Elections · 2026 cycle · dos.elections.myflorida.com
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 5 records
Dunkley reports securing more than $2 million for District 97 projects, including hurricane shelter improvements, Alzheimer care, community court, a reuse-water main, and stormwater infrastructure.
July 18, 2026For
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored enacted 2026 HB 1515 protecting public records in the uterine-fibroid research database, which became Chapter 2026-136.
June 1, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored enacted 2026 HB 327 creating a uterine-fibroid research database, which became Chapter 2026-104.
June 1, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley co-sponsored enacted 2026 legislation addressing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, CS/CS/HB 1019, which became Chapter 2026-158.
June 1, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored 2026 HR 8049 recognizing Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month; the resolution was adopted.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 3 records
Dunkley sponsored enacted 2026 HB 327 creating a uterine-fibroid research database, which became Chapter 2026-104.
June 1, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored 2026 HB 219 seeking parity for nonnursing services under long-term managed-care plans; it died in subcommittee.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored 2026 HB 1339 requiring coverage for imaging and genetic testing related to cancer risk; it died.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 2 records
Dunkley reports securing more than $2 million for District 97 projects, including hurricane shelter improvements, Alzheimer care, community court, a reuse-water main, and stormwater infrastructure.
July 18, 2026Against
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored HB 507 and obtained $500,000 for outreach connecting veterans with available assistance.
July 18, 2026Against
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 2 records
Dunkley co-sponsored enacted 2026 domestic-violence and protective-injunction legislation, CS/CS/HB 277, which became Chapter 2026-86.
June 1, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored 2026 CS/HB 185 concerning home-hardening products; it died on the second-reading calendar.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 4 records
Dunkley's stated priorities include homeownership and affordable housing, career and vocational education, and helping veterans receive benefits.
July 18, 2026For
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley supported HB 627 and the Hometown Heroes program to expand affordable-homeownership assistance.
July 18, 2026For
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored 2026 CS/HB 185 concerning home-hardening products; it died on the second-reading calendar.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley co-sponsored 2026 CS/CS/CS/HB 1481 on housing for veterans; its Senate companion advanced in its place.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 8 records
Dunkley's stated priorities include homeownership and affordable housing, career and vocational education, and helping veterans receive benefits.
July 18, 2026For
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley supported Florida's Purple Star Campus program serving military-connected students.
July 18, 2026For
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored HB 507 and obtained $500,000 for outreach connecting veterans with available assistance.
July 18, 2026For
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley supported HB 627 and the Hometown Heroes program to expand affordable-homeownership assistance.
July 18, 2026For
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley co-sponsored enacted 2026 domestic-violence and protective-injunction legislation, CS/CS/HB 277, which became Chapter 2026-86.
June 1, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored 2026 HB 1441 concerning optional retirement programs for public postsecondary employees; it died.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley co-sponsored 2026 CS/CS/CS/HB 1481 on housing for veterans; its Senate companion advanced in its place.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored 2026 HB 219 seeking parity for nonnursing services under long-term managed-care plans; it died in subcommittee.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 6 records
Dunkley's stated priorities include homeownership and affordable housing, career and vocational education, and helping veterans receive benefits.
July 18, 2026For
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored HB 553 to provide middle-school students information about career-themed courses.
July 18, 2026For
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley supported Florida's Purple Star Campus program serving military-connected students.
July 18, 2026For
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley sponsored 2026 HB 1441 concerning optional retirement programs for public postsecondary employees; it died.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley co-sponsored 2026 HB 1375 concerning the Florida Museum of History; it died.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley co-sponsored 2026 CS/CS/HB 1059 supporting speech and debate education; its Senate companion advanced in its place.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Data Privacy
· 1 record
Dunkley sponsored enacted 2026 HB 1515 protecting public records in the uterine-fibroid research database, which became Chapter 2026-136.
June 1, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Civil Rights
· 1 record
Dunkley sponsored 2026 HR 8073 recognizing Caribbean Heritage Month; the resolution was adopted.
March 13, 2026For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 1 record
Dunkley reports securing more than $2 million for District 97 projects, including hurricane shelter improvements, Alzheimer care, community court, a reuse-water main, and stormwater infrastructure.
July 18, 2026For
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 7 records
Dunkley previously worked for the Florida Department of Transportation and has held nonprofit leadership roles.
July 18, 2026
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley's listed occupation is consultant, and her campaign biography also describes her as an entrepreneur and nonprofit leader.
July 18, 2026
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley serves on the Sunrise Veterans Advisory Board, chairs the Caribbean American Veterans Association, belongs to American Legion Post 365, and has served youth and education organizations.
July 18, 2026
Source: lisadunkley.com · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley is the Democratic ranking member on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee and serves on Education and Employment, Student Academic Success, Insurance and Banking, and Intergovernmental Affairs panels.
July 18, 2026
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley is a retired U.S. Army veteran and earned a bachelor of business administration from Florida Atlantic University.
July 18, 2026
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Dunkley has served in the Florida House since her election in 2022 and currently represents District 97.
July 18, 2026
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Lisa Dunkley is the qualified, unopposed Democratic incumbent for Florida House District 97 in the 2026 general election.
June 11, 2026
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- State Representative District 97 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 97; Florida · incumbent
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.