2026 Voter’s Guide - Florida House District 21, Universal primary

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Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties.

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Florida House District 21 candidates

The Florida House District 21 election is a universal primary to determine who will represent District 21 in Tallahassee. Since only Democrats qualified to appear on the ballot, the election is now open to all registered voters.

Florida House District 21 represents part of Marion County in Central Florida, as well as Alachua County.

The News Collaborative of Central Florida created a list of common questions to ask the candidates. Questionnaires were sent to all candidates.

Not all of the candidates responded. Where candidates did not respond, we have filled out the information to the best of our abilities. Where possible, for candidates who did not respond, our collaborative partners sought to fill in details from other sources.

Our News Collaborative partners at Central Florida Public Media compiled the candidate responses for Florida House District 21.

You can also see the full Central Florida Public Media Voting Guide HERE.

Sylvain Dore

WEBSITE: sylvaindore.us/

Central Florida Public Media Candidate Profile:

• What are the two most pressing problems happening in your district, and what do you suggest to solve them? Please put your responses in the sections below.
  • Top Issue: Marion and Alachua residents face rising costs, limited access to decisions, untrust and uncertainty about the future. On Day 1, I will file vetted bills on healthcare, education, housing affordability, transparency, and accessibility. I will protect renters and owners from being priced out, lower insurance and utility burdens, and bring resources home. These issues are not red or blue. At UF, I helped deliver accountability, student housing, childcare, safety, and facilitate collaborations.
  • Issue #2: Public safety depends on trust, prevention, and accountability. At UF and with local partners, I helped secure de-escalation and taser police training, speed humps on University Ave, and no-turn-on-red signals. I will expand evidence-based safety standards at school, work, place of worship, home, bike path and road, support law enforcement, and invest early in mental and preventive health, veterans, youth, reentry, and workforce programs. I propose live portals showing how tax dollars are used.
• According to a University of North Florida poll, Floridians say affordability is their top issue. What are your solutions for dealing with Florida’s affordability issue? As a small real estate business owner, I know Florida’s market pressures firsthand. We need a strategic plan to increase supply, fix zoning barriers, cut needless fees, and make housing attainable near jobs and schools. I will protect the Sadowski Housing Trust Fund, support accountable affordable units, and pursue insurance reform that passes savings to consumers. Housing is essential infrastructure, not just an investment product.
• Will you vote YES or NO on the constitutional amendment to slash property taxes and explain your position. How would you replace lost revenue – fees and/or service reductions? No. Eliminating property taxes would primarily benefit owners of the most expensive homes, while shifting costs to renters and local services. A rushed repeal could create a ~$25B gap for schools, fire rescue, law enforcement, parks, roads, and libraries. We should reform wisely: protect seniors and struggling families, close loopholes for large speculators, lower energy costs, and make sure insurance savings reach consumers.
• Utility costs are rising for customers in Florida, and the proliferation of data centers is expected to exacerbate that issue. How should Florida’s utility regulators respond? The Public Service Commission must put Florida consumers first. Data centers and high-energy users should meet clear public needs and pay their fair share for grid, road, water, land, and health impacts. I would create a reserve funded by major energy users to support resilient energy, statewide charging, universal high-speed internet, and local vocational training so Floridians build, staff, and benefit from these projects.
• What do you think is the biggest environmental issue your government should address in Florida? Protecting our environment is personal. On Lake Santa Fe, my kayak dock now sits on dry land; runoff and failing septics can flip into an algae-choked bay. Our fragile/iconic aquifer and springs/lakes face stress from overdevelopment. I propose strict planning, wastewater management and promote sensitive eco-tourism for local jobs. I plan to set up independent data portals tracking PFAS, E.coli , radon, boil notices, air quality, zoonotic risks, predatory zoning and keep our communities livable.

Antione Fields

WEBSITE: www.fieldsforflorida.com/platform

Central Florida Public Media Candidate Profile:

EDITOR’S NOTE: This candidate did not respond to our request to fill out this voter guide. To best serve you, we searched candidate websites, social media and interviews they’ve done to provide answers to the following questions.

• What are the two most pressing problems happening in your district, and what do you suggest to solve them? Please put your responses in the sections below.
  • Top Issue: From Fields’ website: The cost of living is the biggest issue facing Florida families. Rent, insurance, groceries, utilities, healthcare, and childcare have all become harder to afford. Wages have not kept up, and too many people are working hard but still falling behind. I believe Florida should lower everyday costs, raise wages, and hold corporations accountable when they use their power to make life more expensive for everyone else.
  • Issue #2: From Fields’ website: Healthcare should be a right, not something tied to your job or your ability to pay. I support universal healthcare because nobody should have to skip medicine, delay care, stay in a bad job, or go broke because they got sick. We also have to address the Black maternal health crisis. Black women are too often ignored or dismissed in the healthcare system, and Florida needs stronger postpartum care, more support for doulas and midwives, better data, and real accountability when patients are mistreated.
• According to a University of North Florida poll, Floridians say affordability is their top issue. What are your solutions for dealing with Florida’s affordability issue? In an Instagram post from May 3, 2026, Fields said the following in the caption to a video posted by the campaign about issues of affordability: Families across our community are paying more for rent, gas, healthcare, and groceries, and too many politicians in Tallahassee have sold working people out to the highest bidder. That is why this campaign is all about taking power back for working-class people.
• Will you vote YES or NO on the constitutional amendment to slash property taxes and explain your position. How would you replace lost revenue – fees and/or service reductions? In an interview published by Main St. Daily News out of Gainesville, Florida, before state lawmakers voted to put the property tax amendment on the ballot, Fields is quoted as saying the following when asked what would guide him through the upcoming special session on property tax reform: I would go into that special session focused on whether this actually lowers costs for working families in a real way. Floridians are getting hit from every direction. Housing costs are up. Insurance costs are out of control. Utility bills are high. Wages have not kept up. People need relief. But I am not interested in fake fixes that sound good for five minutes and then gut funding for schools, fire rescue, roads, storm prep, and basic local services. Property tax reform cannot become another excuse to weaken local government while pretending families are getting help. If lawmakers want to change the system, they need to come with real numbers, a serious plan, and honesty about the tradeoffs. Local communities should not get stuck paying the price later because politicians wanted a headline today. As someone who worked in the Legislature, I have seen firsthand how the decisions made in Tallahassee hit people back home. I would be guided by whether working-class Floridians.
• Utility costs are rising for customers in Florida, and the proliferation of data centers is expected to exacerbate that issue. How should Florida’s utility regulators respond? Fields, on his campaign website, says the following about AI data centers driving up utility costs for Floridians and AI in general: AI is moving fast, and Florida should not let tech companies write the rules for themselves. Data centers can use huge amounts of water and energy, and local communities should not be forced to carry the cost while big tech gets the profits. The simple truth is that people do not want massive data centers in their backyard if it means more pollution, higher utility bills, and risks to their drinking water. People are also rightfully worried about privacy, scams, discrimination, and jobs being taken away by AI.
• What do you think is the biggest environmental issue your government should address in Florida? From Fields’ website: Clean water, farmland, and rural land are part of what makes this district special. Our springs, aquifer, wetlands, and farmland are under pressure from pollution, sprawl, and development that does not always come with the infrastructure communities need.

Xavier Monroe

WEBSITE: xavierforflorida21.com/

Central Florida Public Media Candidate Profile:

• What are the two most pressing problems happening in your district, and what do you suggest to solve them? Please put your responses in the sections below.
  • Top Issue: The most pressing issue facing North Central Florida is affordability. Families are struggling with rising housing, insurance, grocery, and healthcare costs. Growing up in East Gainesville and with family roots in Williston, I understand these challenges firsthand. I will focus on expanding affordable and workforce housing, addressing the property insurance crisis, investing in workforce development, supporting small businesses, and lowering healthcare costs.
  • Issue #2: Healthcare is the second issue I hear about most from voters. Too many families are delaying care because they cannot afford it or cannot find a provider close to home. We need practical solutions that expand primary care, preventive care, mental health services, telehealth, and community clinics while strengthening Florida’s healthcare workforce. In Tallahassee, I’ll focus on bringing people together to deliver results.
• According to a University of North Florida poll, Floridians say affordability is their top issue. What are your solutions for dealing with Florida’s affordability issue? Housing costs have risen much faster than wages, making it difficult for teachers, nurses, first responders, young families, and seniors to live in the communities they serve. I support expanding affordable and workforce housing, encouraging responsible growth, reducing unnecessary barriers to construction, and addressing rising property insurance costs. People who work in North Central Florida should have the opportunity to live, raise a family, and retire here.
• Will you vote YES or NO on the constitutional amendment to slash property taxes and explain your position. How would you replace lost revenue – fees and/or service reductions? NO. Floridians deserve tax relief, but eliminating property taxes altogether would create a significant loss of funding for our schools, law enforcement, fire protection, roads, libraries, and other essential local services. I believe in solving problems responsibly. We can provide meaningful tax relief by improving government efficiency and addressing the real drivers of affordability, especially housing and insurance costs, without weakening the services our communities rely on every day.
• Utility costs are rising for customers in Florida, and the proliferation of data centers is expected to exacerbate that issue. How should Florida’s utility regulators respond? Florida families and small businesses should not be asked to subsidize unchecked growth or the energy demands of large corporate users. Data centers may bring economic opportunities, but growth must be planned responsibly. Utility regulators should require transparent planning, ensure costs are allocated fairly, and invest in grid modernization and energy efficiency. Consumers and working families must come first.
• What do you think is the biggest environmental issue your government should address in Florida? Protecting our water is the single biggest environmental challenge facing North Central Florida. Our springs, aquifer, rivers, and drinking water are essential to our health, economy, and quality of life. We can support responsible growth while ensuring development does not outpace infrastructure or threaten these irreplaceable resources. Protecting clean water and our natural beauty must remain a top priority.

Malik Moore

WEBSITE: www.mooreforfl.com/

Central Florida Public Media Candidate Profile:

• What are the two most pressing problems happening in your district, and what do you suggest to solve them? Please put your responses in the sections below.
  • Top Issue: Affordability is the most pressing issue facing District 21. Families are struggling with rising housing costs, soaring property insurance premiums, and the increasing cost of everyday necessities. I will prioritize legislation that increases transparency and accountability in the insurance market, expands access to affordable housing, reduces barriers to homeownership, and creates economic opportunities so Floridians can build wealth instead of simply struggling to get by.
  • Issue #2: Education is the second most pressing issue facing District 21. Every child deserves a quality education regardless of ZIP code or income. I will fight to fully fund public schools, increase teacher pay, provide classroom resources, and keep politics out of education. I also support expanding career and technical programs and apprenticeships so students are prepared for college, military service, or high-demand careers.
• According to a University of North Florida poll, Floridians say affordability is their top issue. What are your solutions for dealing with Florida’s affordability issue? Housing affordability is one of the greatest challenges facing District 21. I support reducing or eliminating documentary stamp taxes for first-time home buyers to lower the cost of purchasing a home. I also believe we should strengthen the Live Local Act by giving local governments a greater role in the program and providing resources to develop more workforce and affordable housing that meets the unique needs of our communities.
• Will you vote YES or NO on the constitutional amendment to slash property taxes and explain your position. How would you replace lost revenue – fees and/or service reductions? No. I do not support eliminating property taxes because it would significantly reduce funding for essential local services like law enforcement, fire rescue, libraries, parks, and infrastructure. Floridians deserve meaningful tax relief, but it should not come at the expense of local communities. I support targeted relief that lowers costs while protecting local governments and ensuring they have the resources needed to provide critical public services.
• Utility costs are rising for customers in Florida, and the proliferation of data centers is expected to exacerbate that issue. How should Florida’s utility regulators respond? District 21 families are already burdened by high utility costs. Regulators should require utilities to publicly justify rate increases and ensure rates are fair and reasonable. Data centers must undergo rigorous review to assess impacts on utility costs, infrastructure, and the environment. Local governments and residents should have a meaningful voice before projects that significantly affect their communities are approved.
• What do you think is the biggest environmental issue your government should address in Florida? The biggest environmental issue facing District 21 is protecting our water quality and conserving our natural resources. We must continue investing in efforts to transition communities from septic systems to sewer to protect our aquifers, fully fund Florida Forever to preserve environmentally sensitive lands, and ensure the Department of Environmental Protection has the resources needed to enforce environmental protections and provide lawmakers with recommendations to safeguard Florida’s future.

Jacquelyn Randall

WEBSITE: https://jackieforflorida.com/

Central Florida Public Media Candidate Profile:

EDITOR’S NOTE: This candidate did not respond to our request to fill out this voter guide. To best serve you, we searched candidate websites, social media and interviews they’ve done to provide answers to the following questions.

• What are the two most pressing problems happening in your district, and what do you suggest to solve them? Please put your responses in the sections below.
  • Top Issue: On Randall’s website: Jacquelyn will fight to rein in rising insurance premiums, utility costs, and everyday expenses, and oppose policies that pad corporate profits at the expense of working families. Jackie knows that strong communities start with good jobs and thriving local businesses. She’ll fight to attract responsible economic development, support small businesses, and make sure working families earn fair wages so they can build their futures right here in North Central Florida.
  • Issue #2: On Randall’s website: As a college professor, and someone who once helped rally parents to save her community local school from closure, Jackie has always fought for our children’s future. She will work to ensure public schools have the resources they need, support teachers as trusted professionals, and invest in career training and higher education so every student can succeed. She knows that our schools are the cornerstone of our communities and will fight budget cuts to close rural schools.
• According to a University of North Florida poll, Floridians say affordability is their top issue. What are your solutions for dealing with Florida’s affordability issue? Randall did not fill out the questionnaire and nothing on her candidate website states how she would tackle housing affordability in her district. However, while mayor of Hawthorne, she is credited with moving forward and affordable housing project called Bella Meadows, which included the option of rent-to-own. SOURCE: https://jackieforflorida.com/accomplishments; Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation.
• Will you vote YES or NO on the constitutional amendment to slash property taxes and explain your position. How would you replace lost revenue – fees and/or service reductions? According to the Main Street Daily News, Randall has come out in opposition to the push to slash property taxes. On her last day as mayor of Hawthorne, Randall sent a letter to the state noting opposition from the city. Randall noted “smaller communities face the steepest impact.”
• Utility costs are rising for customers in Florida, and the proliferation of data centers is expected to exacerbate that issue. How should Florida’s utility regulators respond? Randall did not fill out the questionnaire and we could not ascertain where she stands on this issue.
• What do you think is the biggest environmental issue your government should address in Florida? Randall did not fill out this questionnaire, but her campaign website says the following about the environment: Jackie believes protecting Florida‚Äôs natural resources is both an environmental and economic priority. She‚Äôll work to preserve clean water, safeguard farmland, and invest in sustainable infrastructure that supports our tourism, agriculture and local farmers, and future generations of Floridians.