Phillip Carter
Democrat who served six years in the U.S. Air Force, worked in civil law enforcement and movie-theater management and ran his own subcontracting business. He was the 2024 Democratic nominee for state Senate District 27 against Ben Albritton. His HD 76 campaign website currently shows only his name.
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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.
Property taxes Leans disagree· stated position
Told the Sun editorial board that if Amendment 3 passes, lost property-tax money would shift to other fees and raise questions about paying police and fire.
"If it does, then it will just push the (lost tax money) to other fees"
Property insurance Leans agree· stated position
Says the state should regulate insurance companies more, make coverage terms clearer and regulate out-of-state contractors.
"There are a number of things the state can do to regulate the insurance companies, and make clearer what recipients are getting with their plans."
Abortion Strongly agrees· stated position
In his 2024 Senate run he supported the constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights, saying the state was taking women's rights away.
"Abortion is a big one because we're attempting to take women's rights away"
Guns Strongly agrees· stated position
In 2024 he supported magazine-capacity limits, expanded red-flag laws and mandatory firearm safety training.
"If you're going to have a weapon and you've never had any formal training, I think you ought to have to go through at least a couple hours"
Health care Strongly agrees· stated position
Calls for free health care for everyone through Medicaid for all.
"I believe we must fight for free Medicaid for all!"
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
In 2024 he said Florida's tourism economy depends on the environment the state is destroying, and supported clean energy and EVs.
Growth & development Leans agree· stated position
In 2024 he advocated a smart-growth strategy balancing development with agricultural preservation.
Marijuana Leans agree· stated position
In 2024 he said adults who want to use marijuana legally should be able to, under rules like those for alcohol.
Elections & voting Leans agree· stated position
If proof of citizenship is required, wants the government to provide the needed documents at no cost.
"put the burden on the government to provide a means to achieve the documents they need at no cost and minimal effort."
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: Taxes & spending, Housing affordability, Immigration, Education & school choice, 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
- Home rule and corruption — Told the Sun editorial board that bills limiting home rule and the Punta Gorda water dispute angered constituents, and that dark money and corruption are major issues; his Vote411 answers name corruption and affordability as top challenges.