Florida Voter Guide
Below you can find information on the contests in Florida for two races for the U.S. House, as well as three ballot measures. Incumbents (those who currently hold the office) are marked with an asterisk.
Additionally, there are many other races — and in many states, propositions and ballot measures — that will be voted on this year and will have a profound impact on young people’s lives. Find out more about these races and view your complete ballot by checking out Rock the Vote’s election resources.
A U.S. Representative serves in the United States House, which is the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress. A Congressperson’s job is to represent the people living in their district. A significant part of their role is to write and vote on new laws. They are elected for 2-year terms.
Where They Stand…
Alan Kohn
Democrat
Scott Franklin
Republican
Voting Rights and Democracy Reform
Do you support efforts to expand voting rights and access to democracy?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: No
Racial Justice and Criminal Justice Reform
Do you support policies that will advance racial justice?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: N/A
Do you support efforts to reform the criminal justice system?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: No
Do you support efforts to decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana usage for those over the age of 18?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: N/A
Climate Change
Do you support efforts to advance a clean energy agenda and combat the effects of man-made climate change?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: No
Student Debt
Do you support efforts to make college more affordable for all students and ease the debt burden for graduates?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: N/A
Economic Opportunity
Do you support raising the minimum wage?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: N/A
LGBTQ+ Equality
Do you support equal rights and protections for LGBTQ+ people?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: No
Gun Violence Prevention
Do you support common-sense gun violence prevention measures, such as background checks and limits on high-capacity magazines?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: No
Health Care Access and Affordability
Do you support affordable and accessible health care coverage as a right for all Americans and commit to maintaining protections for pre-existing conditions?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: No
Do you support a woman’s right to quality, affordable healthcare, which includes access to comprehensive contraception and abortion-related care?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: No
Coronavirus Response
Do you support a stronger federal response to the coronavirus, including widespread testing and long-term economic relief to those struggling financially during the pandemic?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: No
Immigration Reform
Do you support a comprehensive immigration reform agenda that includes an end to inhumane detention policies and a path to citizenship?
Alan Cohn: Yes
Scott Franklin: No
Endorsements
To show which candidates are champions for the issues you care about, we’ve listed the endorsements each candidate has received from Rock the Vote Action Fund partners that are progressive movement leaders on the above issue areas. These key partners include Planned Parenthood Votes, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, Latino Victory Fund, Color of Change PAC, as well as any of their state affiliates.
Alan Cohn
Democrat
Planned Parenthood Votes
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
Scott Franklin
Republican
A U.S. Representative serves in the United States House, which is the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress. A Congressperson’s job is to represent the people living in their district. A significant part of their role is to write and vote on new laws. They are elected for 2-year terms.
Where They Stand…
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell*
Democrat
Carlos Gimenez
Republican
Voting Rights and Democracy Reform
Do you support efforts to expand voting rights and access to democracy?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: N/A
Racial Justice and Criminal Justice Reform
Do you support policies that will advance racial justice?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: N/A
Do you support efforts to reform the criminal justice system?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: N/A
Do you support efforts to decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana usage for those over the age of 18?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: N/A
Climate Change
Do you support efforts to advance a clean energy agenda and combat the effects of man-made climate change?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: Yes
Student Debt
Do you support efforts to make college more affordable for all students and ease the debt burden for graduates?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: N/A
Economic Opportunity
Do you support raising the minimum wage?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: No
LGBTQ+ Equality
Do you support equal rights and protections for LGBTQ+ people?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: Yes
Gun Violence Prevention
Do you support common-sense gun violence prevention measures, such as background checks and limits on high-capacity magazines?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: Yes
Health Care Access and Affordability
Do you support affordable and accessible health care coverage as a right for all Americans and commit to maintaining protections for pre-existing conditions?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: No
Do you support a woman’s right to quality, affordable healthcare, which includes access to comprehensive contraception and abortion-related care?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: N/A
Coronavirus Response
Do you support a stronger federal response to the coronavirus, including widespread testing and long-term economic relief to those struggling financially during the pandemic?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: N/A
Immigration Reform
Do you support a comprehensive immigration reform agenda that includes an end to inhumane detention policies and a path to citizenship?
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Yes
Carlos Gimenez: No
Endorsements
To show which candidates are champions for the issues you care about, we’ve listed the endorsements each candidate has received from Rock the Vote Action Fund partners that are progressive movement leaders on the above issue areas. These key partners include Planned Parenthood Votes, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, Latino Victory Fund, Color of Change PAC, as well as any of their state affiliates.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell*
Democrat
Planned Parenthood Votes
NARAL Pro-Choice America
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
Latino Victory Fund
Human Rights Campaign PAC
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
Carlos Gimenez
Republican
Amendment 1 would amend the Florida state constitution to say that only a U.S. citizen who is at least eighteen years of age, a permanent resident of Florida, and registered to vote, is able to vote. This is already the case in Florida and around the country. Amendment 1 could prevent any proactive legislation in the future that would allow 17 years olds to vote in a Primary or Special Election if they turn 18 by the General Election.
This information brought to you in partnership with the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center.
Amendment 2 would raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026.
This information brought to you in partnership with the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center.
Amendment 4 would require all proposed amendments to the state constitution to be approved by the voters in two elections, instead of one, in order to take effect. Florida already requires a 60% supermajority vote to pass a constitutional amendment, and this measure would limit the ability of everyday Floridians to pass Constitutional Amendments.
This information brought to you in partnership with the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center.
Methodology
To determine the candidates’ stances on the above issues, Rock the Vote Action Fund researched their websites, public statements, debate performances, and voting records. When too little or no information was available on a topic, we listed “N/A” for “Not available.” If a candidate’s record or statements were mixed on an issue, we used our best judgment to classify their overall position to provide the clearest picture to young voters about who will stand up and be an advocate on the issues important to them.