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State Representative District 53

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:

Republican

Brian Hawkins is the District 2 member of the Hernando County Commission and a U.S. Navy veteran who served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. A local business owner, he emphasizes property-tax reduction and budget transparency.

Republican

John Carroll is a Sergeant for the Florida State Guard and a veteran of the United States Army who chairs the Hernando County Housing Authority. He earned his bachelor's degree in history and political science from Saint Leo University.

Sources: dos.elections.myflorida.com23 · dos.fl.gov