Audrey Gibson

Democratic

Former state senator (2011-2022) and former state representative (2002-2010) from Jacksonville. Won the Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary for the open HD 13 seat over Leslie Jean-Bart.

How they got on the ballot: Won Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary over Leslie Jean-Bart (CBS Miami)

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Positions on the major issues

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Each entry describes what the candidate has said or done, and what they say they will do, in neutral terms with sources. The chip shows how that relates to the statement voters rate in the matching tool.

Abortion Strongly agrees· based on record

Statement: "Abortion should be legal in most cases (Florida's six-week ban should be repealed or loosened)."

Voted against HB 5 (2022), the 2022 law limiting most abortions to 15 weeks.

Sources: HB 5 (2022) bill page - The Florida Senate (2022-03) · HB 5 (2022) roll-call vote (Senate) (2022-03)

Environment & water Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Protecting water quality, conservation land and climate resilience should take priority even if it slows development or raises costs."

At an Oct. 7 news conference by the St. Johns River, Gibson joined other Democrats in criticizing data-center development and its environmental effects.

"Data centers will be the death of Florida’s environment,"

Sources: Action News Jax, State, local Democrats target Donalds over… (2026-10-07)

Elections & voting Strongly agrees· based on record

Statement: "Voting should be made easier (mail voting, drop boxes, restoring voting rights) rather than adding new restrictions."

Voted against SB 90 (2021), the 2021 elections law that added identification requirements for mail-ballot requests and limited drop-box hours.

Sources: SB 90 (2021) bill page - The Florida Senate (2021-04-29) · SB 90 (2021) roll-call vote (Senate) (2021-04-29)

Crime & policing Strongly disagrees· based on record

Statement: "Criminal penalties should be tougher and police funding increased, rather than emphasizing reform and rehabilitation."

Voted against HB 1 (2021), the 2021 Combating Public Disorder law that created new riot-related offenses and penalties and let the state override local cuts to police budgets.

Sources: HB 1 (2021) bill page - The Florida Senate (2021-04) · HB 1 (2021) roll-call vote (Senate) (2021-04)

Gender identity laws Strongly disagrees· based on record

Statement: "Florida's laws restricting gender-affirming care for minors and classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity should remain in place."

Voted against HB 1557 (2022), the 2022 Parental Rights in Education law restricting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Sources: HB 1557 (2022) bill page - The Florida Senate (2022-03) · HB 1557 (2022) roll-call vote (Senate) (2022-03)

No public position found on 13 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, Guns, Health care, Education & school choice, Growth & development, Marijuana, 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

No additional issues found in public statements as of the last data review.

Record: votes, actions and documented facts

Voted against HB 1 (2021), the 2021 Combating Public Disorder law that created new riot-related offenses and penalties and let the state override local cuts to police budgets.
Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote
Voted against HB 5 (2022), the 2022 law limiting most abortions to 15 weeks.
Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote
Voted against HB 1557 (2022), the 2022 Parental Rights in Education law restricting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote
Voted against SB 90 (2021), the 2021 elections law that added identification requirements for mail-ballot requests and limited drop-box hours.
Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote

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