State Senator, District 36
State Senate District 36; Florida
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Democratic
George Lavin is a legal consultant and community advocate, the son and grandson of immigrants. He campaigns on government transparency and stronger community services, and has not held elected office.
Republican · Incumbent
Ileana Garcia has served in the Florida Senate since 2020 and has chaired committees including children, families, and elder affairs. Born in Miami to Cuban exile parents, she worked as a radio broadcaster and TV reporter and was a deputy press secretary at Homeland Security.
Records: Corporate Accountability 1 against, Election Integrity 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for,
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com