Richard Lamondin Jr.
Florida Politics describes Calatayud's Nov. 3 opponent as a credible, well-funded Democratic entrepreneur surnamed Lamondin. Full name and background not captured in search snippets.
How they got on the ballot: Democratic nominee (Florida Politics); details not verified.
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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.
Housing affordability Strongly agrees· stated position
Would treat housing as critical infrastructure and expand first-time-homebuyer credits and housing vouchers.
"treat housing as critical infrastructure, just like roads and bridges"
Guns Strongly agrees· stated position
Lamondin supports age limits on gun purchases and firearm licensing requirements, according to Florida Politics' report on his endorsement by Gabby Giffords; he tied the issue to school safety.
"No parent should have to drop their child off at school and spend the day wondering if they are safe."
Health care Strongly agrees· stated position
Wants every family to have access to an affordable public option, capped out-of-pocket costs and expanded mental-health services.
"ensuring every family has access to an affordable public option"
Growth & development Leans agree· stated position
Lamondin has criticized the Live Local Act for giving developers too much power over local decisions, per Florida Politics.
No public position found on 14 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property taxes, Property insurance, Immigration, Abortion, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Marijuana, Elections & voting, 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
- — Says his own preschool bills rival rent and his insurance premiums have nearly tripled; campaign focuses on insurance costs, health-care access and public-school funding.
- Poll — A Democratic firm, Impact Research, released an Oct. 5-8 poll showing Lamondin and Calatayud tied at 40%; Lamondin's campaign promoted the result.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Gabby Giffords (former U.S. Rep.; gun-safety advocate)