John Lowndes
Lowndes, of Maitland, won the Democratic nomination for SD 10 with 71% of the vote over H. Alexander Duncan in the Aug. 18, 2026 primary.
How they got on the ballot: Won Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary with 71% over H. Alexander Duncan (Florida Politics).
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Positions on the major issues
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Property insurance Leans agree· stated position
Lowndes's campaign site says he will hold insurance companies accountable and push reforms that reduce premiums and protect families from rate spikes.
"Hold insurance companies accountable, and champion reforms that reduce premiums and protect families from unpredictable spikes."
Housing affordability Leans agree· stated position
Lowndes says he will fight to bring down the rising cost of housing, health care, utilities and everyday expenses.
"Fight to bring down the rising cost of housing, healthcare, utilities, and everyday expenses."
Education & school choice Strongly disagrees· stated position
Lowndes says he wants to bring funding back to public schools instead of what he calls unaccountable corporate-run alternatives, and to raise teacher pay.
"Bring funding back to public schools instead of unaccountable corporate-run alternatives, raise teacher pay."
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
Ties preserving rural lands to protecting water resources and wildlife, while respecting property owners' rights.
"Seminole County’s rural area plays an important role in protecting our water resources, wildlife, and community character, and residents have made clear they want it preserved."
Growth & development Strongly agrees· stated position
Wants to protect Seminole County's rural boundary and restore home rule over land use, directing growth to areas with infrastructure.
"I will fight to protect Seminole County’s rural boundary, preserving natural and rural lands, water resources, and the quality of life that defines Central Florida."
Energy & utilities Leans agree· stated position
Pledges to oppose unnecessary utility rate increases.
"opposing unnecessary utility rate increases"
No public position found on 12 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property taxes, Immigration, Abortion, Guns, Health care, 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
- — Says working families and seniors are struggling with insurance premiums, housing, groceries, health care and utility rates, and that he is running to lower costs; no issue-by-issue positions published as of Sept. 18, 2026 (his campaign site was password-protected at launch).
- Data centers and utility costs — In a News 6 voter-guide questionnaire, Lowndes said regulators must keep data-center energy demand from shifting costs onto residential customers and protect water and air; he also proposed capping the return-on-equity portion of utility rate hikes at the national average and a public-option windstorm insurance program.
- Late campaign advertising — Politico reported in late October that SD 10 has drawn a flurry of ads criticizing Lowndes over his record as Maitland mayor and clients he has represented as an attorney, while Brodeur has an on-camera endorsement ad featuring Gov. DeSantis.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Unite Here Locals 362 and 737 (Disney World hospitality workers' union)
- Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board