Isn’t this a safe Democratic seat?
Not as safe as December made it look. That special election was a 27-point blowout on ~15,000 ballots — a low-turnout fluke. In regular elections the district runs about 10–12 points Democratic, and registration is only D+8.7. With a broad November electorate and the independents in play, it’s an underdog race, not a hopeless one.
You’ve never held office. Why should I trust you with this?
Because that’s exactly the point. I’ve spent 20 years as an engineer fixing broken systems — defining the problem, measuring it, and shipping a fix. I’m not a career politician climbing a ladder; I’m a builder who’ll treat your cost of living as the problem to solve.
A Republican in a blue-leaning district — what’s different about you?
I’m running a local race about local bills, not a national culture war. Affordability, effectiveness, and clean government are not partisan. I’ll work with anyone — in either party — who will lower what it costs to live here.
What about clean water and the environment?
I’m for it — healthy beaches and clean water are why we live here. The difference is I’ll be in the majority that controls the budget, so I can actually fund it, instead of filing bills that die in committee.
Where does your money come from?
Neighbors. Small-dollar donors who want a more affordable District 90 — reported in full and on time. No checks from special interests, and the numbers will be posted right here on this site.
Won’t an incumbent just outspend you?
Less than you’d think. This cycle Rep. Long’s campaign and his political committee have reported about $86,000 raised — but more than 90% of it, roughly $79,000, is already spent, much of it winning December’s special. There’s no big war chest sitting in the bank. This race starts far closer to even than the headlines suggest, and a focused campaign can compete.
FL Division of Elections Campaign Finance Database, 2026 cycle (retrieved June 7, 2026).