Florida State Senate District 26 Candidate Surveys, 2022

This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Florida State Senate District 26 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results[edit]

The general election will occur on November 8, 2022.

General election for Florida State Senate District 26

Incumbent Lori Berman and Steve Byers are running in the general election for Florida State Senate District 26 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate
		Lori Berman (D)
		Steve Byers (R)

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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses[edit]

Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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?

Steve Byers (R)

Election Integrity: This is largely why I stepped up to the Political arena. That’s right I am with you and I can smell a rat. If you don’t think things went wrong in past elections, then you should still support that someone wants to confirm the highest level of integrity. If you think things were not accountable, it's time to make them accountable!

Your Family's Education: Let the parents be parents; teachers and school boards don’t need to control the way we raise our children. I have had the fortune of homeschooling our kids for the last 14 years. My wife and I ran The Palm Beach Learning Company and we have a heart for the children and families. Whether homeschooling, public schooling, or private schooling, I will advocate for success and not neglect for our children.

Insurance: Law Insurance is a powerful institution, and the propaganda about this subject is VERY concerning. The most powerful companies in the world are insurance companies and they are padding their pockets at your expense. I have watched this industry for 17 years, and I have seen it get worse and worse for the people. There are better answers! I will fight for you and call out the super-wealth insurance companies on their deceptive self-pity, “legislative” parties, and influences.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Steve Byers (R)

HOA Law Did you know it’s not uncommon for legislators to pass unconstitutional laws? There is a small group of lawyers, some that claim it is a generational honor, who wrote the HOA laws. As a Senator I will see to it that the Senate writes the Laws for YOUR best interest, not the lawyers. Local governance is more powerful than most people know, sometimes unconstitutionally powerful. The power that HOAs and their lawyers try to yield can be tyrannical. It’s time to restore the proper balance. Let’s kick out the liars; vote for Steve Byers. If you need a hero about your personal situation in an HOA, I will be that hero for you.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Steve Byers (R)

Ronald Reagan - A great speaker. I only hope to give speeches as captivating as he gave.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Steve Byers (R)

The Iran Hostages Crises during the Jimmy Carter Presidency. What a mess. I was 10-11 years old and at that age I knew it was because we had a weak leader. Ronald Reagan got elected. As a strong leader the world perked up and Iran released the hostages.

See also[edit]

More about these elections:

• Florida State Senate elections, 2022

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