Walter Price
Captain with Pasco County Fire Rescue, where he has served as a captain for about a decade. He ran for Pasco County property appraiser in 2012. Won the Aug. 18, 2026 Republican primary.
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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.
Taxes & spending Leans agree· stated position
Price's campaign website lists as one of his conservative principles 'Responsible spending, balanced budgets, and lower taxes for hardworking families.' He does not spell out which taxes he would cut or what spending he would reduce.
"Responsible spending, balanced budgets, and lower taxes for hardworking families"
Immigration Leans agree· stated position
Under 'Securing Our Border,' his website says he gives 'Strong support for border security and enforcement to protect our communities.' He does not say specifically what state-level enforcement steps he would take.
"Securing Our Border: Strong support for border security and enforcement to protect our communities"
Crime & policing Leans agree· stated position
His website's priorities say he 'has a proven record of keeping our communities safe and will always back our police and first responders.' He does not address criminal penalties or sentencing.
"Protecting Our Families: Walter has a proven record of keeping our communities safe and will always back our police and first responders"
Veterans Leans agree· stated position
His website lists 'Supporting Our Seniors & Veterans: Protecting Social Security, Medicare, and the benefits our veterans have earned' among his priorities.
"Supporting Our Seniors & Veterans: Protecting Social Security, Medicare, and the benefits our veterans have earned"
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: Property taxes, Property insurance, Housing affordability, Abortion, Guns, Health care, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, Elections & voting, Gender identity laws, Energy & utilities, Trump administration. 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
- Campaign themes — On filing he said he is running to protect families, strengthen public safety and help small businesses thrive; his website has no issue detail.
- Growth and cost of living — Under 'Managing Our Growth,' Price's website says his two decades as a licensed real estate appraiser give him the background to 'tackle traffic and lower costs,' and that he has helped families navigate property values and insurance costs. It does not state a position on impact fees, density or growth limits.
- Did not answer the League of Women Voters questionnaire — The VOTE411 guide for State Representative 55 lists Price's website and Facebook page and records 'Candidate has not yet responded' for all seven questions.
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Serves as vice chair of the Pasco County Republican Executive Committee, according to his campaign website.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Sen. Ed Hooper
- Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco
- Florida Realtors PAC