Wancito Francius
Wancito Francius, 50, is a lifelong North Miami resident with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice who describes himself as an entrepreneur and activist. He has run for the Legislature several times, including as a Democrat in 2022 and 2024, and is now the Republican nominee. His signature proposal is an $8 million autism support act named for his son.
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Positions on the major issues
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Housing affordability Strongly agrees· stated position
Francius supports protecting dedicated housing funds, expanding first-time homebuyer help, public-private workforce housing and rental-fee transparency.
Immigration Leans disagree· stated position
His platform calls for just and humane immigration policies that treat every family with dignity.
"Stand for policies that are fair, lawful, and treat every family with the dignity and humanity they deserve."
Abortion Leans disagree· stated position
He says he believes in protecting the dignity of human life while supporting exceptions for the life or health of the mother, rape and incest.
Guns Leans agree· stated position
His site pledges real, measured action to end gun violence in streets and schools.
"Take real, measured action to end the gun violence threatening our streets, our schools, and our children's futures."
Elections & voting Leans agree· stated position
He says proof-of-citizenship documents should be easy and free to obtain so no eligible citizen is denied registration.
Crime & policing Leans disagree· stated position
He calls for overhauling the correctional system around fairness and second chances and rebuilding trust between residents and police.
No public position found on 12 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, Health care, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, 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
- Autism support act — Francius is promoting the Nathan Emmanuel Francius Autism Support and Resources Act, which would direct $8 million to schools and behavior technicians serving children with autism.