Jacquelyn "Jackie" Randall
Former mayor of Hawthorne. Led/won the five-way Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic universal primary for the open HD 21 seat (southeast Alachua County and northwest Marion County), which decided the seat because no Republican qualified.
How they got on the ballot: Won Aug. 18, 2026 universal Democratic primary; Alligator reported a 161-vote lead as of Aug. 19
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Positions on the major issues
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Property insurance Leans agree· stated position
Randall's first listed campaign message in her 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey is lowering costs, and she says she will work to rein in rising insurance premiums and utility costs and oppose policies she describes as padding corporate profits at the expense of working families.
"Jacquelyn will fight to rein in rising insurance premiums, utility costs, and everyday expenses, and oppose policies that pad corporate profits at the expense of working families."
Health care Leans agree· stated position
Randall says expanding health care access is one of her three key campaign messages, including affordable coverage, community-based care models and more access in underserved and rural areas.
"Jacquelyn will expand access to affordable healthcare, support community-based care models, and expand healthcare access in underserved and rural areas."
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
Randall says she will seek state money for water, wastewater, transportation and broadband infrastructure in rural communities while protecting natural resources.
"Jacquelyn will secure state resources for water, wastewater, transportation, and broadband infrastructure that strengthen rural communities while protecting natural resources."
Energy & utilities Leans agree· stated position
Randall says she will work to rein in rising utility costs along with insurance premiums and other everyday expenses. Her survey does not address renewable energy directly.
"Jacquelyn will fight to rein in rising insurance premiums, utility costs, and everyday expenses"
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, Housing affordability, Immigration, Abortion, Guns, Education & school choice, Growth & development, 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.