Brian Hodgers
Hodgers, 53, of Viera, owns an insurance and real estate business and holds a business degree from Florida Atlantic University. He won a June 2025 special election to succeed Debbie Mayfield and describes himself as the only insurance agent in the Florida House.
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Leans agree· stated position
Hodgers calls rising property taxes the district's biggest issue and says he will keep pushing for property tax relief and less wasteful spending, while keeping essential services funded.
"I will continue fighting for meaningful property tax relief, reducing wasteful spending, and keeping Florida affordable while ensuring government lives within its means."
Property taxes Strongly agrees· based on record
Voted for HJR 203 (Feb. 19, 2026), which would phase out all non-school property taxes on homesteads, and for HJR 1F (June 2, 2026), which placed the Amendment 3 homestead-exemption increase on the November ballot. He told News 6 he supports the amendment and told Vote411 property taxes are now the top concern he hears at the door.
"providing meaningful property tax relief so families can afford to stay in their homes"
Property insurance Strongly disagrees· stated position
Says the 2023 litigation reforms stabilized the market and favors reducing fraud and increasing competition rather than more state intervention.
"Florida's 2023 insurance reforms have reduced excessive litigation and fraud, helping stabilize the insurance market."
Housing affordability Mixed / neutral· stated position
Favors streamlining permitting and zoning and public-private workforce housing partnerships, but says the answer is more supply rather than government dependency.
"The best long-term solution is to build more attainable housing, not create additional government dependency."
Immigration Leans agree· stated position
Hodgers said he agrees with current federal and state enforcement and supports border security, enforcement of existing law and state-federal cooperation.
"I support strong border security, enforcement of existing immigration laws, and cooperation between state and federal agencies."
Abortion Strongly disagrees· stated position
Describes himself as pro-life and supports abortion only when the mother's life is at serious risk or in cases of rape or incest, consistent with current law.
"I am pro-life and believe every human life is valuable and deserving of legal protection."
Guns Strongly disagrees· based on record
Voted for HB 133 (2026), which would lower the minimum age to buy a rifle or shotgun from 21 to 18; he is a lifetime NRA member.
Health care Strongly disagrees· stated position
Opposes expanding government programs, saying Medicaid should stay focused on the truly vulnerable and Florida should pursue market-based solutions.
"Florida should prioritize sustainable, market-based solutions rather than expanding government programs."
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
Prioritizes the Indian River Lagoon and says more county sales-tax revenue should go to wastewater, septic and stormwater work.
Growth & development Leans disagree· stated position
Supports maintaining the current balance in which the state sets uniform policy and local governments should not undermine state law.
"Home rule should complement—not conflict with—statewide priorities."
Elections & voting Leans disagree· stated position
Supports requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, while backing fee waivers to make it accessible.
"I support requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote because protecting the integrity of our elections is essential."
Energy & utilities Leans agree· stated position
Highlights his vote for a law preventing utilities from passing data-center costs to residential ratepayers.
"Utility regulators should continue enforcing this law, protect residential ratepayers"
No public position found on 6 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Education & school choice, Marijuana, Crime & policing, Gender identity laws, 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 for CS/HJR 1-F (2026), the June 2026 joint resolution that placed Amendment 3 on the ballot to raise the non-school homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028 and let counties and cities exempt homesteads entirely; because the vote sent the question to voters rather than cutting taxes itself, a vote for it is coded as leaning toward sharply reducing homestead property taxes rather than as full agreement.Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote