Mitch Rosenwald
Mitch Rosenwald is a professor of social work and director of doctoral studies at Barry University's School of Social Work and a licensed clinical social worker. He served on the Oakland Park city commission and as mayor of Oakland Park (2023-2024) before winning House District 98 in 2024. In the House he has served on the Health & Human Services Committee. He won the Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary over Keith Abel with 56.6% of the vote.
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Positions on the major issues
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Property taxes Leans disagree· based on record
He voted against CS/CS/HJR 203 (2026), a proposed constitutional amendment to exempt homesteads from all non-school property taxes; it passed the House 80-30 on Feb. 19, 2026, then died in the Senate. He did not vote on HJR 1-F in the June 2026 special session.
Housing affordability Leans agree· stated position
His campaign site says he is working to expand affordable housing and lower property-insurance costs. He has not named specific programs.
"fighting every day to lower property insurance costs, expand affordable housing"
Immigration Leans agree· based on record
He was one of the few Democrats who voted for HB 197 (2026), which would require all private employers to use E-Verify to check new hires' work eligibility; it passed the House 80-30 on Jan. 15, 2026. He did not vote on SB 2-C, the February 2025 special-session immigration law.
Guns Leans agree· based on record
He voted against HB 133 (2026), which would lower the minimum age to buy long guns from 21 to 18; it passed the House 74-37 on Jan. 15, 2026. He did not vote on the 2025 version (HB 759).
Elections & voting Leans agree· based on record
He voted against CS/HB 1205 (2025), which added new rules and penalties for the citizen-initiative petition process; it passed the House 81-30 on May 1, 2025.
No public position found on 13 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property insurance, Abortion, Health care, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, Crime & policing, 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.
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Voted against SB 1134 (2026), barring local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; it passed the House 77-37 on Mar. 10, 2026.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Florida Education Association
- Florida AFL-CIO
- 1199SEIU
- Associated Industries of Florida
- South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Board
- Sierra Club Florida