Jervonte Edmonds
Jervonte 'Tae' Edmonds earned a political science degree from Florida Atlantic University, founded the nonprofit Suits for Seniors and works as a realtor. He won a March 2022 special election for District 88 and has been re-elected since; he is the Democratic ranking member on a House health subcommittee and lives in West Palm Beach.
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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 Mixed / neutral· stated position
Says property taxes deserve relief but fund critical services; prioritizes insurance relief.
"Property taxes deserve responsible relief, but they also fund critical services"
Property insurance Leans agree· based on record
Voted against SB 2-A (Dec. 2022), the December 2022 property-insurance law that ended one-way attorney fees and assignment of benefits and created a state reinsurance program, a market-based approach; a vote for it is coded as leaning against more direct state intervention.
Housing affordability Leans agree· based on record
Voted for CS/SB 102 (2023), the 2023 Live Local Act that put $711 million into state housing programs, required local governments to allow multifamily housing in commercial areas when at least 40 percent of units are affordable, and created property-tax exemptions for affordable developments; a vote for it is coded as leaning toward more government action on housing.
Abortion Strongly agrees· based on record
Voted no on SB 300 (2023), which limited most abortions to six weeks of pregnancy, on April 13, 2023.
Guns Strongly agrees· based on record
Voted no on HB 543 (2023), which allowed carrying a concealed firearm without a state permit, on March 24, 2023.
Health care Leans agree· stated position
Supports maximizing federal funding, community clinics and evaluating responsible ways to close coverage gaps.
"Florida should also evaluate responsible ways to close coverage gaps."
Education & school choice Strongly disagrees· based on record
Voted no on HB 1 (2023), which made every K-12 student eligible for a state scholarship usable at private schools or for home education, on March 17, 2023.
Growth & development Leans agree· stated position
Says Florida has moved too far toward state decision-making and preemption should be the exception.
"But preemption should be the exception, not the default."
Elections & voting Strongly agrees· based on record
Voted against SB 7050 (2023), the 2023 elections law that raised penalties and shortened deadlines for third-party voter-registration groups and changed vote-by-mail and voter-roll procedures.
Veterans Leans agree· based on record
He sponsored HB 253 (2026), which expands the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program for veterans not eligible for VA dental benefits; the House passed it 116-0 in March 2026.
No public position found on 8 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Immigration, Environment & water, Marijuana, Crime & policing, Gender identity laws, Energy & utilities, Trump administration. 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.
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Voted no on HB 1 (2023), SB 300 (2023) and HB 543 (2023). Recorded as not voting on HJR 1-F (2026), HJR 203 (2026) and SB 2-C (2025). Sponsored HB 253 (2026, veterans dental care).Sources: Florida House roll call, CS/CS/CS/CS/HB 1 (school choice) p… (2023-03-17) · Florida House roll call, SB 300 (Heartbeat Protection Act, … (2023-04-13) · Florida House roll call, CS/HB 543 (permitless concealed ca… (2023-03-24) · Florida House floor vote, CS/HJR 1-F (Save our Homes from E… (2026-06-02) · Florida House floor vote, CS/CS/HJR 203 (Elimination of Non… (2026-02-19) · Florida House floor vote, SB 2-C (Immigration), 2025 Specia… (2025-02-13) · In rare 116-0 vote, Florida House unanimously passes bill s… (2026-03-06)
- Voted for CS/SB 102 (2023), the 2023 Live Local Act that put $711 million into state housing programs, required local governments to allow multifamily housing in commercial areas when at least 40 percent of units are affordable, and created property-tax exemptions for affordable developments; a vote for it is coded as leaning toward more government action on housing.Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote
- Voted against SB 300 (2023), the 2023 law limiting most abortions to six weeks of pregnancy.Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote
- Voted against HB 543 (2023), the 2023 law allowing adults to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote
- Voted against HB 1 (2023), the 2023 law that made every Florida student eligible for a state-funded scholarship usable at private schools or for home education.Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote
- Voted against SB 7050 (2023), the 2023 elections law that raised penalties and shortened deadlines for third-party voter-registration groups and changed vote-by-mail and voter-roll procedures.Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote
- Voted against SB 2-A (Dec. 2022), the December 2022 property-insurance law that ended one-way attorney fees and assignment of benefits and created a state reinsurance program, a market-based approach; a vote for it is coded as leaning against more direct state intervention.Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote
Endorsements (as reported)
- Florida Planned Parenthood PAC
- Palm Beach Post Editorial Board