Fentrice Driskell
Driskell, a Tampa attorney and Florida House Democratic Leader, won the Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary for the open SD 16 seat over Rep. Michele Rayner, receiving over 54% in Pinellas and nearly 63% in Hillsborough; with no Republican in the race, the result effectively decides the seat.
How they got on the ballot: Won Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary over Michele Rayner (Florida Politics).
Positions on the major issues
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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
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