Hector Rivera
Rivera emerged from the Aug. 18, 2026 Republican primary (which also included Jerusa Zitta) as the GOP nominee against Book in SD 30; Florida Politics described the GOP primary as low-funded. No further background found.
How they got on the ballot: Won Aug. 18, 2026 Republican primary (Florida Politics); percentage not captured.
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Positions on the major issues
Compare with opponents →Each entry describes what the candidate has said or done, and what they say they will do, in neutral terms with sources. The chip shows how that relates to the statement voters rate in the matching tool.
Property taxes Leans agree· stated position
Proposes expanding homestead exemptions while guaranteeing full funding for police, firefighters and schools.
"Property Tax Relief: Expanding homestead savings while guaranteeing full funding for police, firefighters, and classrooms."
Property insurance Leans agree· stated position
Says SB 2-A fell short; proposes policyholder-owned reciprocal exchanges, requiring carriers with state reinsurance to pass on measurable rate cuts, and barring claim denials during declared emergencies.
"Require any carrier receiving state reinsurance backing to pass savings to policyholders as measurable rate reductions"
Housing affordability Leans disagree· stated position
Prefers self-funded public-private workforce-housing partnerships that reduce reliance on taxpayer subsidies and a 'Landlord Loan Act' for seller financing.
Health care Mixed / neutral· stated position
Wants lower costs 'without higher taxes' through self-funding models, state-negotiated drug prices, telehealth and targeted subsidies, and would redirect Medicaid administrative savings toward coverage expansion; a mixed position.
"Lower costs without higher taxes is the goal"
Growth & development Strongly agrees· stated position
Proposes a 'Density Ceiling' so state preemption under the Live Local Act cannot override municipal master plans, and says local laws are best decided locally.
"Establish a "Density Ceiling" that prevents state preemption from overriding municipal master plans"
No public position found on 13 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Immigration, Abortion, Guns, Education & school choice, Environment & water, 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
- Condo and HOA costs — Proposes a state-backed, low-rate bond program to finance condo and HOA special assessments, plus policyholder-owned reciprocal insurance exchanges.