Katherine Waldron
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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Property taxes Mixed / neutral· stated position
At the Sept. 23, 2026 Wellington forum Waldron said she would leave Amendment 3, the state homestead property-tax measure, to the voters, but warned that it could create more problems than solutions for county services.
"I support letting Floridians decide"
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.
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
In the same interview she raised environmental concerns about large AI data centers as a reason to support the county moratorium, and questioned what happens if a facility is built and then fails.
"my concern is also that it will be built and then maybe they go bust or whatever"
Growth & development Leans agree· stated position
In a Sept. 28 election-spotlight interview she said she supports the county's moratorium on large-scale AI data centers, citing financial and environmental concerns, and said approvals should carry a performance bond to protect surrounding communities if a project fails.
"there should be some type of performance bond included in that to protect the community"
Veterans Leans agree· stated position
Pledges to ensure seniors and veterans have access to the best health care and community services.
"ensure our seniors and veterans have access to the best healthcare and community services available"
No public position found on 2 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Crime & policing. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Positions on issues outside this office's scope (7)
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.
Abortion Strongly agrees· based on record
Voted against SB 300 (2023), the 2023 law limiting most abortions to six weeks of pregnancy.
Guns Strongly agrees· based on record
Voted against HB 543 (2023), the 2023 law allowing adults to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.
Education & school choice Strongly disagrees· based on record
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.
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.
Gender identity laws Strongly disagrees· based on record
Voted against SB 254 (2023), the 2023 law barring gender-affirming medical treatment for minors and restricting it for adults.
Energy & utilities Leans agree· based on record
Voted against CS/CS/HB 1645 (2024), the 2024 energy law that removed climate change as a priority of state energy policy, repealed several renewable-energy goals and grant programs, banned offshore wind turbines in state waters and eased regulation of natural-gas pipelines; a vote for it is coded as leaning against promoting renewable energy.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Response to Baxter accusation — After Baxter suggested Waldron's campaign was behind the ethics complaint, Waldron said in a written statement: 'Neither I nor anyone on my team knew anything about the whistleblower complaint until we learned about it through the media.'
- Polling and campaign finance in the District 6 race — A Beacon Insights poll reported in mid-September showed Waldron leading Baxter 52 percent to 37 percent among registered voters, outside the poll's 5.25-point margin of error; with balanced biographical information read to respondents the numbers moved to 59-41. The Town-Crier reported in October that Baxter had raised more than $500,000 and Waldron about $150,000 with another $150,000 pledged.
- Transportation and the Okeechobee Boulevard extension — Waldron said she favors smart traffic signals that respond dynamically to traffic conditions, and, like Baxter, said she would oppose the Okeechobee Boulevard extension if it threatened the rural lifestyle of Loxahatchee residents.
- Palm Tran and Amendment 3 — Said ride-share vouchers are not the solution and the county should not do away with Palm Tran; calls Amendment 3 flawed, citing the property appraiser's estimate of a $324 million annual county revenue loss.
- Fundraising — Stet News reported about $187,775 raised, including $20,000 of her own money (vs. about $595,204 for Baxter).
- Poll — Stet News cited a September Beacon Insights poll showing Waldron 52%, Baxter 37% (margin of error 5.25 points).
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Voted against CS/CS/HB 1645 (2024), the 2024 energy law that removed climate change as a priority of state energy policy, repealed several renewable-energy goals and grant programs, banned offshore wind turbines in state waters and eased regulation of natural-gas pipelines; a vote for it is coded as leaning against promoting renewable energy.Sources: Bill page · Roll-call vote
- 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 254 (2023), the 2023 law barring gender-affirming medical treatment for minors and restricting it for adults.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)
- South Florida Sun Sentinel
- Sierra Club Florida
- Palm Beach Post Editorial Board