Hilary Holley
Holley, a fifth-generation Floridian from Polk City, leads the Florida FFA Foundation and previously worked for Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, CFO Jimmy Patronis and state Sen. Denise Grimsley. She won the March 24, 2026 special election to replace Josie Tomkow.
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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.
Taxes & spending Leans agree· stated position
Advocates a smaller, more efficient government that cuts bureaucracy.
"Advocate for a smaller, more efficient government"
Property taxes Leans agree· based on record
Voted for HJR 1F, which placed the homestead-exemption increase (Amendment 3) on the November ballot; she joined the House after the HJR 203 vote.
Immigration Strongly agrees· stated position
Pledges to strengthen border security and enforce immigration laws.
"ensure the enforcement of immigration laws"
Education & school choice Strongly agrees· stated position
Her site pledges to strengthen educational choices and expand access to charter schools and homeschooling.
"increase access to charter schools and homeschooling options"
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
Pledges to protect rural lands that replenish aquifers and support farmers and ranchers.
"Preserve and protect Florida's rural lands"
Growth & development Leans agree· stated position
Says rapid growth is driving up housing costs and straining infrastructure and calls for smart development that preserves Polk County's character.
"Implement smart development policies that preserve the unique character of Polk County"
Crime & policing Leans agree· stated position
Pledges resources for law enforcement and emergency responders.
"Back our law enforcement officers with the resources they need"
No public position found on 11 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Property insurance, Housing affordability, Abortion, Guns, Health care, Marijuana, Elections & voting, 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
- Fundraising — LkldNow reported Holley had raised $55,450 for re-election.
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Did not respond to the 2026 Vote411 questionnaire.
- Voted for CS/HJR 1-F (2026), the June 2026 joint resolution that placed Amendment 3 on the ballot to raise the non-school homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028 and let counties and cities exempt homesteads entirely; because the vote sent the question to voters rather than cutting taxes itself, a vote for it is coded as leaning toward sharply reducing homestead property taxes rather than as full agreement.Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote
Endorsements (as reported)
- Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson
- Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd
- U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee
- U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack
- Polk County Property Appraiser Neil Combee
- Former state Sen. Denise Grimsley
- State Reps. Jon Albert, Jennifer Kincart Jonsson and Josie Tomkow