Emily Duda Buckley
Republican candidate for HD 38 associated with Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc. in Oviedo; ran in the Aug. 18, 2026 Republican primary against Marcus Hyatt (result unverified).
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Leans agree· stated position
Describes herself as a free-market conservative who would lower costs by reducing taxes and regulations, and says government should live within its means.
"As a free-market conservative, I firmly believe we can fuel prosperity and lower costs for families by empowering job creators, reducing taxes, and eliminating burdensome regulations."
Property taxes Leans agree· stated position
Pledges to cut property taxes so families and seniors can stay in their communities; does not call for eliminating them.
"cut property taxes so families and seniors can afford to stay in the communities they built"
Property insurance Leans disagree· stated position
On property insurance Duda Buckley said she supports building on recent reforms that she said reduced fraud and litigation, encouraging more carriers to compete in Florida, and strengthening mitigation programs such as My Safe Florida Home so homeowners can earn lower rates.
"I support building on the recent reforms that reduced fraud and frivolous litigation, encouraging more carriers to compete here"
Housing affordability Leans agree· stated position
Duda Buckley said affordability comes down to expanding supply and lowering government-added costs. She said she would build on the Live Local Act by streamlining and digitizing permitting with deadlines and automatic approvals, opening zoning tools such as accessory dwelling units, expanding employer-sponsored workforce housing and down-payment assistance, and reducing impact fees and regulatory costs.
"Affordability comes down to two things: expanding supply and lowering the costs government adds."
Immigration Leans agree· stated position
Duda Buckley said she supports enforcing immigration laws, securing the border and state-federal cooperation, while adding that Florida's farms, small businesses and hospitality employers depend on a reliable legal workforce and that enforcement should be paired with improvements to guest-worker and visa programs.
"I support enforcing our immigration laws, securing the border, and the cooperation between state and federal authorities that keeps our communities safe"
Abortion Strongly disagrees· stated position
In the Oviedo Community News general-election questionnaire (Sept. 30, 2026) Duda Buckley said she supports Florida's current abortion law and believes it should stay the same, describing the existing limit with exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother as a reasonable balance.
"I support Florida's current law and believe it should stay the same."
Education & school choice Leans agree· stated position
Buckley said she supports school choice so families of any income have options, with reasonable accountability for schools that take public money.
"I support school choice because families, regardless of income, deserve options that fit their child."
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
Pledges to protect Central Florida's land and water by standing up to big developers and data centers.
"protect Central Florida's land and water by standing up to the big developers and data centers"
Growth & development Leans agree· stated position
Frames standing up to big developers and data centers as a core priority.
"standing up to the big developers and data centers"
Energy & utilities Leans agree· stated position
Duda Buckley said utility regulators should put ratepayers first, that residential customers should not subsidize the generation, transmission and water capacity data centers require, and that the Public Service Commission should demand transparency and scrutiny in rate cases rather than rubber-stamping increases.
"I would expect the Public Service Commission to ensure large users pay the full, fair cost of the infrastructure they drive, to demand real transparency and scrutiny in rate cases rather than rubber-stamping increases"
No public position found on 8 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Guns, Health care, Marijuana, Elections & voting, 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
- Fundraising — As of Oct. 2 Buckley had raised $309,140, including $49,500 from the Florida House Republican Campaign, per the Orlando Sentinel.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Associated Industries of Florida
- National Federation of Independent Businesses
- Florida Chamber of Commerce