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Florida House, District 43

Jorge Malavet

RepublicanRetired U.S. Navy Supply Corps officer (1988-2008); former USCIS/DHS official; attorney

Qualified for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot according to the Florida Division of Elections, 2026 general election candidate list (Qualified).

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Positions on the major issues

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Taxes & spending Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Cutting taxes should be a top priority, even if it means less government spending on services."

Policies page calls for cutting waste and lowering taxes.

"cut waste, lower taxes"

Sources: Jorge Malavet for State Representative - Policies (2026-09-18)

Property taxes Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Florida should eliminate or sharply reduce homestead property taxes, even if local governments must cut services or find other revenue."

Malavet said he supports stabilizing the insurance market while also pursuing meaningful property-tax relief for homeowners.

Sources: VOTE411 (League of Women Voters) voter guide, State Represe… (2026-10-17)

Housing affordability Leans disagree· stated position

Statement: "Government should do more to make housing affordable (subsidies, zoning changes, rent measures)."

Would expand affordable housing through the private sector rather than government programs.

"expand affordable housing through the private sector"

Sources: Jorge Malavet for State Representative - Policies (2026-09-18)

Immigration Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Immigration enforcement should be stricter, including large-scale deportation of people in the country illegally."

Calls for a safe and orderly border and merit-based immigration reform; does not address deportations.

"a safe and orderly border ... merit-based immigration reform"

Sources: Jorge Malavet for State Representative - Policies (2026-09-18)

Abortion Leans disagree· stated position

Statement: "Abortion should be legal in most cases (Florida's six-week ban should be repealed or loosened)."

Malavet told VOTE411 he is pro-life and supports exceptions for rape, incest, human trafficking and serious risk to the mother's life.

"I am pro-life and believe every human life has value."

Sources: VOTE411 (League of Women Voters) voter guide, State Represe… (2026-10-17)

Health care Leans disagree· stated position

Statement: "Government should expand its role in health coverage (expand Medicaid in Florida, extend Affordable Care Act subsidies)."

On health coverage, Malavet emphasized efficiency, competition and making sure Medicaid serves those most in need, without supporting expansion.

"Florida should focus on increasing access to affordable care through greater efficiency, competition, and innovation."

Sources: VOTE411 (League of Women Voters) voter guide, State Represe… (2026-10-17)

Education & school choice Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Public money should follow students to private, charter or home schools (universal school vouchers)."

Wants to strengthen schools with 'real choice' and give parents the final say in their children's education.

"strengthen schools with real choice and job-ready training"

Sources: Jorge Malavet for State Representative - Policies (2026-09-18)

Crime & policing Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Criminal penalties should be tougher and police funding increased, rather than emphasizing reform and rehabilitation."

Pledges to stand behind law enforcement and first responders with the resources they need.

"stand behind law enforcement and first responders by providing the resources they need to keep Orlando neighborhoods safe"

Sources: Jorge Malavet for State Representative - Policies (2026-09-18)

Veterans Strongly agrees· stated position

Statement: "Expanding VA services and veterans' benefits should be a top priority."

Pledges to expand veterans' health-care access and career paths for those leaving the military.

"expand veterans' healthcare access and unlock meaningful career paths for those transitioning to civilian life"

Sources: Jorge Malavet for State Representative - Policies (2026-09-18)

No public position found on 9 issues

We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Property insurance, Guns, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, Elections & voting, 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.

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