Jon Fay
Jon Fay, a 2000 Naval Academy graduate, served 24 years as a naval flight officer, including as executive officer of the Blue Angels and as a Navy legislative fellow in the U.S. House, before retiring as a commander in 2024. He now works in the aviation parts industry and won the August 2026 Republican primary with 78% of the vote.
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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
He pledges to support the local economy through infrastructure investment and lower taxes.
"Support our local economy through infrastructure investments and lower taxes"
Crime & policing Leans agree· stated position
He pledges to enforce the rule of law and work with President Trump and Gov. DeSantis to keep Florida safe.
"Enforce the rule of law and work with President Trump and Governor DeSantis to keep Florida safe"
Trump administration Leans agree· stated position
His platform commits to working with President Trump and Gov. DeSantis on public safety.
Veterans Strongly agrees· stated position
He pledges to fight for the veteran and active-duty community and keep Florida the most veteran-friendly state.
"Fight for our veteran and active-duty community to help keep Florida the most veteran-friendly state"
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: Property taxes, Property insurance, Housing affordability, Immigration, Abortion, Guns, Health care, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, Elections & voting, Gender identity laws, Energy & utilities. 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
- Insurance — Fay says he will prioritize pro-consumer policies to bring down auto and homeowners insurance costs, without specifying a regulatory or market approach.Sources: Jon Fay campaign website (2026-09)