Mery Lopez-Palma
Mery Lopez-Palma, 56, was born in Cuba and came to Florida as a child. She has practiced law for more than two decades, owns bakery franchise locations and is a mother of four. She won the August 2026 Republican primary for the Davie-Plantation-Sunrise district.
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Leans agree· stated position
She pledges to lower taxes where possible and cut unnecessary regulations to ease burdens on homeowners and small businesses.
Property taxes Leans agree· stated position
She says property taxes strain family budgets and supports responsible tax relief.
Property insurance Leans disagree· stated position
Her approach to insurance is to increase market competition and reduce fraud and unnecessary costs.
"We should address both by increasing competition in the insurance market, reducing fraud and unnecessary costs, and pursuing responsible tax relief."
Abortion Strongly disagrees· stated position
Lopez-Palma describes herself as pro-life, supporting exceptions for the life of the mother and those in current Florida law.
"I am pro-life and believe every human life is precious."
Health care Leans disagree· stated position
She favors workforce development, price transparency and private-sector solutions, with careful review of Medicaid spending.
Elections & voting Strongly disagrees· stated position
She strongly disagreed that people should be able to vote without photo ID and supports ensuring only citizens vote, with fee waivers for required documents.
Crime & policing Leans agree· stated position
Her site pledges to support law enforcement and she says she will back investments in police, firefighters and first responders.
No public position found on 11 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Housing affordability, Immigration, Guns, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, Gender identity laws, Energy & utilities, 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
No additional issues found in public statements as of the last data review.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida East Coast Chapter