Gabriel Wozniak
Wozniak is a lifelong resident of Daytona Beach who earned a master's degree in hospitality and tourism management from the University of Central Florida. He joined the Libertarian Party of Volusia County in 2016 and is now its chairman. He describes himself as a member of Turning Point USA and says his campaign is built on individual liberty, constitutional rights and personal responsibility.
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Strongly agrees· stated position
Wozniak's platform calls for a 'Red Tape Reduction' commission that repeals two regulations for each new one, ending corporate subsidies, and aggressive tax cuts. His 'Main Street Freedom Act' would raise the tangible personal property tax exemption for businesses from $25,000 to $100,000 and waive state corporate filing for businesses under $250,000 in revenue.
"The Main Street Freedom Act subtracts government from your life so that Volusia County can thrive."
Property taxes Strongly agrees· stated position
He says Floridians never truly own a home while paying property taxes, and that in his first six months he would push to cap reassessment increases, expand homestead relief and advance constitutional protections to eliminate property taxes on primary residences.
"I will champion measures to cap reassessment spikes, expand homestead relief, and advance constitutional protections to eliminate property taxes on primary residences."
Property insurance Strongly disagrees· stated position
He says insurance costs stem from litigation and overregulation rather than market failure, and calls for 'Loser Pays' rules, deregulating coverage so insurers can sell a la carte policies, and shrinking state-run Citizens Property Insurance so it does not crowd out private competition.
"We must also shrink the state-run Citizens Property Insurance so it doesn't crowd out private competition or trigger statewide tax assessments."
Housing affordability Leans disagree· stated position
On housing he calls for ending state subsidies and tax breaks for institutional landlords and fully deregulating accessory dwelling units, and says the answer is less rather than more government involvement.
"We don't need more government intervention; we need to protect everyday Floridians."
Abortion Strongly disagrees· stated position
Asked by the League of Women Voters under what circumstances he would support access to abortion, Wozniak answered with one word: 'Rape.'
"Rape."
Guns Strongly disagrees· stated position
He says he would repeal Florida's red-flag law as a violation of due process, expand permitless carry by eliminating gun-free zones, and bar state enforcement of federal gun measures he considers unconstitutional.
"“Red Flag” laws violate due process by seizing property before a conviction. I will sponsor legislation to repeal these unconstitutional measures in Florida."
Health care Strongly disagrees· stated position
He says expanding Medicaid or relying on federal subsidies shifts unsustainable debt onto Florida taxpayers, and instead proposes direct primary care, health savings accounts, repealing certificate-of-need laws, lifting scope-of-practice limits and allowing insurance purchases across state lines.
"Real affordability comes from free-market competition, supply growth, and personal choice."
Education & school choice Strongly agrees· stated position
His platform calls for 'Universal School Choice,' saying funding should follow the student and that Education Savings Accounts should be fully expanded so families can choose private, charter or home schooling.
"Funding should follow the student, not the system."
Marijuana Strongly agrees· stated position
Under 'End the War on Drugs' his platform says he supports full legalization of cannabis and expungement of non-violent marijuana convictions.
"I support the full legalization of cannabis and the expungement of non-violent marijuana convictions."
Elections & voting Leans disagree· stated position
He says documentary proof of citizenship is essential to securing elections, while also saying Florida should waive state fees for records needed to register, automate record verification between state agencies and deploy mobile vital-records units.
"Securing our elections through documentary proof of citizenship is essential to protecting the ballot box, but no eligible citizen should be priced out of voting by government bureaucracy."
Crime & policing Strongly disagrees· stated position
His justice planks call for ending drug enforcement against what he calls victimless crimes, abolishing civil asset forfeiture without a conviction, and reforming qualified immunity so government agents are accountable for rights violations.
"It is theft for the police to seize cash or property without a criminal conviction. I will abolish civil asset forfeiture in Florida."
No public position found on 7 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Immigration, Environment & water, Growth & development, 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
- Surveillance and privacy — Wozniak names warrantless mass surveillance his top issue, saying he would file legislation requiring a warrant to access location logs from automated camera networks, capping data retention at 30 days, barring out-of-state data sharing and requiring public hearings before surveillance contracts.
- Medical freedom — His platform calls for a permanent state constitutional ban on mask, vaccine or medical testing mandates as a condition of employment, education or commerce, and for a right to try experimental treatments.
- DEI programs in higher education — He says he would vote to strip all state funding for diversity, equity and inclusion offices at public universities, and supports posting public school curricula and reading lists online for parents.
- Cryptocurrency — He says he opposes a central bank digital currency and would protect Floridians' right to hold and trade Bitcoin and other digital assets without surveillance.
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Volusia County, which he joined in 2016.