Florida House of Representatives District 106 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Florida House of Representatives District 106 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 106

Fabián Basabe defeated Jordan Leonard in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 106 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Fabián Basabe (R)	50.2	26,414
		Jordan Leonard (D)	49.8	26,174

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 52,588
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Fabián Basabe (R)

Law and order

Protect taxpayers and small businesses

Proper education of our children

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fabián Basabe (R)

The business of politics has gotten too extreme, career politicians have not served us well. The say there is no money in the cure, but this is not just a business, this is our livelihood and at the current level of chaos it’s unsustainable. We need to restore order and common sense. I’m interested in public service as a community service not what it is today. We must do better together!

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Fabián Basabe (R)

I have the endorsement of the Florida Fraternal order of the Police, they protect us with their lives and they met, got to know and chose me. This is a great honor.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Fabián Basabe (R)

An open conversation with mutual respect.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Fabián Basabe (R)

Uniting our citizens

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Fabián Basabe (R)

No, they must have the ability to produce, whether it be a successful family, business or other endeavor it’s important they be leaders .

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Fabián Basabe (R)

Yes, we can always learn from one another

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Fabián Basabe (R)

Fairness in balancing the best interests of the district.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Fabián Basabe (R)

Education, accountability

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Fabián Basabe (R)

Ronald Regan

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Fabián Basabe (R)

No, I want to focus on local races

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Fabián Basabe (R)

We must understand representing a community must make certain allowances to reach a fair middle ground but common sense, decency, integrity and character may not be compromised.

See also

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