Ashley Gantt
Gantt, a Miami Democratic state representative and attorney, won the Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary for the open SD 34 seat with roughly 63% in a three-way race, campaigning on continuity, affordability and education.
How they got on the ballot: Won Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary (about 63%) over Shannan Ighodaro (20.9%) and Christine Sanon-Jules Olivo (16.5%) (Florida Politics).
Positions on the major issues
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No public positions on the major issues were found.
No public position found on 18 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property taxes, Property insurance, Housing affordability, Immigration, Abortion, Guns, Health care, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, Elections & voting, Crime & policing, Gender identity laws, Energy & utilities, Trump administration, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Affordability and education — The Miami Times reported Gantt emphasized continuity, affordability and education in the SD 34 primary.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Miami-Dade Mayor-elect/Commissioner Eileen Higgins