Terrance Freeman

RepublicanSenior project manager of apprenticeship programs at Miller Electric; Jacksonville City Council member (2018-2026)

Republican candidate for the open HD 12 seat vacated by term-limited Rep. Wyman Duggan; Florida's Voice reported his campaign launch.

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Positions on the major issues

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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.

Taxes & spending Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Cutting taxes should be a top priority, even if it means less government spending on services."

He lists fiscal responsibility and lowering taxes as his answer to affordability and pledges to eliminate waste.

"Fiscal responsibility and lowering taxes"

Sources: News4JAX 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 12 (2026-07-31) · Terrance Freeman campaign website: Priorities (2026-09)

Property taxes Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Florida should eliminate or sharply reduce homestead property taxes, even if local governments must cut services or find other revenue."

Freeman says he championed Jacksonville's first property-tax cut in nearly a decade and will work to cut property taxes further.

"reducing the cost of living by cutting property taxes even further, eliminating wasteful fees and regulations"

Sources: Terrance Freeman campaign website (2026-09) · Terrance Freeman campaign website: Priorities (2026-09)

Immigration Strongly agrees· stated position

Statement: "Immigration enforcement should be stricter, including large-scale deportation of people in the country illegally."

His priorities page says he supports securing the border, enforcing existing immigration laws and giving state and local law enforcement tools to do so.

"He supports securing the border, enforcing existing immigration laws and ensuring state and local law enforcement have the tools they need to keep Floridians safe."

Sources: Terrance Freeman campaign website: Priorities (2026-09)

Abortion Leans disagree· stated position

Statement: "Abortion should be legal in most cases (Florida's six-week ban should be repealed or loosened)."

Asked whether Florida's abortion restrictions should change, Freeman said they should stay the same and the focus should be on supporting mothers and families.

"Stay the same. Florida has already established its current abortion laws through the legislative process."

Sources: Jacksonville Today, Compare the candidates | Nov. 3 Duval C… (2026-10-14)

Crime & policing Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Criminal penalties should be tougher and police funding increased, rather than emphasizing reform and rehabilitation."

He cites supporting record funding for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and Fire and Rescue and pledges to keep working with law enforcement.

Sources: Terrance Freeman campaign website: Priorities (2026-09) · News4JAX 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 12 (2026-07-31)

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: Property insurance, Housing affordability, Guns, Health care, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, Elections & voting, 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.

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