Darryl Block
Block, 45, of Sanford, holds social work degrees from USF and Florida State and a law degree from Barry University. He describes himself as a working parent of a child with disabilities and a product of public schools.
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Positions on the major issues
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Property taxes Strongly disagrees· stated position
In the Oviedo Community News general-election questionnaire (Sept. 30, 2026) Block said he will vote No on Amendment 3, the property-tax measure, arguing it cuts local revenue with no replacement plan and shifts costs onto fees, renters and small businesses and out of schools, fire rescue and law enforcement. He said he supports targeted relief for seniors and working homeowners instead.
"Gutting local revenue with no plan to replace it doesn't cut your costs, it just moves them, onto fees, onto renters, onto small businesses, and out of your schools, fire rescue, and law enforcement."
Property insurance Leans agree· stated position
Wants premium relief measured by lower rates, with stronger insurer transparency, a stronger catastrophe and reinsurance framework and requirements that savings reach consumers.
Housing affordability Strongly agrees· stated position
Supports fully funding the Sadowski trust funds, permanently affordable housing and local flexibility on housing.
Immigration Strongly disagrees· stated position
Asked whether he agrees with current federal and state immigration enforcement, Block said he does not, describing Florida's current approach as cruel and expensive and saying enforcement should focus on people who threaten public safety and respect due process.
"Real enforcement focuses on people who actually threaten public safety, respects due process, and doesn't treat immigrant families like props in a political fight."
Abortion Strongly agrees· stated position
Supports abortion access as health care before viability and later when a physician deems it necessary; opposes criminal penalties.
"I support access to abortion as healthcare"
Guns Strongly agrees· stated position
Would reinstate protections adopted after the Parkland shooting and opposes letting 18-year-olds buy assault-style weapons.
Health care Strongly agrees· stated position
Says Florida should expand Medicaid and stop leaving federal dollars on the table.
"Florida should expand Medicaid and stop leaving federal healthcare dollars on the table"
Education & school choice Leans disagree· stated position
Wants charter schools held to transparent accountability and priorities public-school teacher pay and Bright Futures funding.
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
Supports the Florida Forever program and more state conservation-land purchases.
Growth & development Strongly agrees· stated position
Says the state has tilted too far from local control and Seminole's Rural Boundary should not be undone by Tallahassee.
"Home rule should mean something."
Elections & voting Leans agree· stated position
Opposes new barriers to the ballot and wants free records if proof of citizenship is required; his site backs expanding voting access.
"I oppose creating new barriers between eligible citizens and the ballot."
Crime & policing Leans disagree· stated position
Says prisons should focus primarily on rehabilitation.
Energy & utilities Leans agree· stated position
Wants to make solar energy more affordable for families.
Veterans Leans agree· stated position
Pledges to fight for funding increases and state-federal partnerships for veterans.
No public position found on 4 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Marijuana, Gender identity laws, Trump administration. 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
- Data centers and utility rates — Block said companies should have to disclose how much energy and water a data-center project will use and that large users should pay for the plants and lines they need rather than passing costs to residential bills.
- Fundraising — As of Sept. 18 Block had raised $33,972, mostly small donations plus $15,025 of his own money, according to state records cited by the Orlando Sentinel.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Florida NOW PAC
- Greater Orlando NOW
- Rainbow Democrats
- Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida
- Seminole Education Association
- Moms Demand Action — 2026 Gun Sense Candidate distinction
- Equality Florida Action PAC
- Orlando Sentinel editorial board