Gerald Baldi
Baldi ran in the Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary for SD 20 against John Houman and was recommended by The Bradenton Times editorial board. Primary result not verified.
How they got on the ballot: Ran in Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary vs. John Houman; result NOT verified.
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Positions on the major issues
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Health care Strongly agrees· stated position
Baldi said Florida must accept Medicaid expansion to bring medical costs down and to protect senior health access, nursing homes and hospitals.
"I would accept Medicaid expansion, protecting our senior health access and protecting nursing homes and hospitals from closing."
Environment & water Strongly agrees· stated position
Baldi named clean water flowing from every faucet his first priority and said he would use a $1 million appropriation to create a department specifically to protect Florida's environment.
Growth & development Strongly agrees· stated position
Would require impact studies and approval from surrounding communities, with infrastructure built first, before new construction is allowed.
"Pass new law which requires impact studies and approval from Districts and surrounding communities then approved Infrastructure first before any construction allowed"
Energy & utilities Strongly agrees· stated position
Baldi named affordable energy one of three priorities and said he would develop solar energy co-ops to put solar roofs and panels on every home and building in the district.
"Affordable energy: develop solar energy co-ops to install solar roofs and panels on every home and building in District 20."
No public position found on 14 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, Education & school choice, 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
No additional issues found in public statements as of the last data review.
Endorsements (as reported)
- The Bradenton Times (editorial recommendation)