State Senator, District 40
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 · Incumbent
Ana Maria Rodriguez has served in the Florida Senate since 2020, after a term in the state House, and chairs its environment and natural resources committee. The daughter of Cuban immigrants, she worked in real estate and healthcare government relations.
Records: Housing Affordability 2 for, Corporate Accountability 1 against, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 against,
Democratic
Jose Antonio Stoute is the Democratic nominee for Florida Senate District 40 (Monroe County and part of Miami-Dade County) in the 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Republican Ana Maria Rodriguez. He has not previously held elected office.
No Party Affiliation
Ramiro Orta is a no-party-affiliation candidate for Florida Senate District 40 (Monroe County and part of Miami-Dade County) in the 2026 general election. He has not previously held elected office.
Source: dos.elections.myflorida.com