Anna Paulina Luna

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House Florida District 13

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Next election

August 23, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of West Florida, 2017

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Birthplace

Orange, Calif.

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Anna Paulina Luna (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 13th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 23, 2022.

States are in the process of redistricting congressional and state legislative boundaries following the 2020 census. As a result, the district that Luna declared their candidacy for is subject to change and will be updated after the candidate filing deadline has passed and the official list of candidates becomes available.

## Contents

* 1 Elections
* 1.1 2022
* 1.2 2020
* 2 Campaign themes
* 2.1 2022
* 2.2 2020
* 2.2.1 Video for Ballotpedia
* 3 Noteworthy events
* 3.1 Accused political opponent of plot to murder, 2021
* 4 See also
* 5 External links
* 6 Footnotes

## Elections[edit]

### 2022[edit]

See also: Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

The primary will occur on August 23, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.

##### General election for U.S. House Florida District 13

Frank Craft is running in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 13 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate

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| Frank Craft (L)

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13

Ben Diamond, Christian Hotchkiss, Eric Lynn, and Michele Rayner are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13 on August 23, 2022.

Candidate

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| Ben Diamond

| Christian Hotchkiss

| Eric Lynn

| Michele Rayner

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13

The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13 on August 23, 2022.

Candidate

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| Will Braddock

| Kevin Hayslett

| Audrey Henson

| Moneer Kheireddine

| Anna Paulina Luna

| Amanda Makki

| Christine Quinn

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### 2020[edit]

See also: Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2020

Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Republican primary)

Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Democratic primary)

General election

##### General election for U.S. House Florida District 13

Incumbent Charlie Crist defeated Anna Paulina Luna and Jacob Curnow in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 13 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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| Charlie Crist (D)  |

53.0

| 215,405

| Anna Paulina Luna (R) |

47.0

| 190,713

| Jacob Curnow (R) (Write-in)  |

0.0

| 7

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 406,125

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charlie Crist advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13.

Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13

Anna Paulina Luna defeated Amanda Makki, George Buck, Sheila Griffin, and Sharon Barry Newby (Unofficially withdrew) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13 on August 18, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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| Anna Paulina Luna |

36.1

| 22,941

| Amanda Makki |

28.3

| 17,967

| George Buck |

25.8

| 16,371

| Sheila Griffin |

6.8

| 4,329

| Sharon Barry Newby (Unofficially withdrew) |

2.9

| 1,866

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 63,474
(100.00% precincts reporting)

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Matt Becker (R)

## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2022[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Anna Paulina Luna has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. Ballotpedia is seeking 100 percent participation so voters can learn more about all the candidates on their ballots.

Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey?

* 4,745 candidates completed the survey in 2020. This number represented 16.4% of all 29,002 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2020. Out of the 4,745 respondents, 743 won their election. Candidates from all 50 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and U.S. presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen. Read the 2020 report for more information about that year's respondents.

* 872 candidates completed the survey in 2019. This number represented 10.4% of all 8,386 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2019. Out of the 872 respondents, 237 won their election. Candidates from 33 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included Nashville Mayor John Cooper and Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann. Read the  2019 report for more information about that year's respondents.

You can ask Anna Paulina Luna to fill out this survey by using the buttons below or emailing apl@voteannapaulina.com.

### 2020[edit]

#### Video for Ballotpedia[edit]

Video submitted to Ballotpedia
Released December 18, 2019

Anna Paulina Luna completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Luna's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Anna Paulina Luna is a veteran and unapologetic conservative who is ready to lead the next generation in the fight against radical socialism. She knows first-hand the power of the American Dream. It's her life story. Today that Dream is at risk. Extreme liberals push more government and less freedom, while career politicians - in both parties - are more beholden to special interests than their constituents. Anna took an oath to defend our country in the Air Force. She's now ready to take that oath to Washington. It's time for a representative who knows what it means to be built, not bought.

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?

* The American Dream is at risk. We need to fight back against the Left's socialist agenda to save it. Freedom is a hallmark of American society and we must defend our constitutional rights from being infringed.
* For too long career politicians and lobbyists have dominated control of our political system. We need a ban on lobbying and term limits on members so people can stop profiting off our government. We have seen this have a national effect, not just with the "SWAMP" reputation of our current representative and DC, but its dangerous outcomes resulting in corporate lobbyists furthering and aiding the opioid crisis. Currently 1 person dies every 36 hours in Pinellas county. It is our responsibility to protect the people of this country and our district from these dangers. I intend on tackling this issue head on.
* Our community is coastal. Everything we do from our economy, to fishing, to tourism, to small business is tied into the health of our oceans. Instead of killing small business with an environmental tax, why are we not incentivizing these businesses to go green by giving them tax cuts? I plan on getting this done not just locally but nationally! I also and committed to ensuring that transportation and road-restoration is funded responsibly. The lifeline of a nation is its ability to transport goods. Being that we are one of the top fishing communities in the country, this is a top issue for me-ensuring that the district's economic needs are being met.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about our veterans, the 2nd amendment, immigration, the fight against socialism, government corruption, and the economy.

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

I have always had a lot of respect for Sarah Palin. Unfortunately, she was branded very poorly by the media and for a woman like myself in politics, it actually hurt every single one of us (whether Democrat or Republican). To have another strong woman like her branded as an "airhead" and someone to not be taken seriously. Not only do I see eye-to-eye with her on many issues, but she never once let her career get in the way of being an amazing mother and wife. I respect her for that. I do believe that you can be a mother and still bring home the bacon.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Yes, there are a few. Book: Discrimination and Disparities by Thomas Sowell Book: The Art of War by Sun Tzu Movie: The Patriot

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The notion that you cannot be "bought," a strong moral compass, a belief in a higher power, and a solid understanding of the constitution.

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

I am tenacious but polite and able to work across party lines for the unification of the country. I am a unifier and can find common ground with many people, but I will also never compromise my values. I'm ready to get American's across party lines talking again.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Defend the Constitution of the United States of America even in the event that it goes against popular opinion. Represent and allow discussion with everyone in their district to include the ones that they may not typically agree with (whether that be conservative, liberal, etc.), and take an active role to better the community and the country.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to pass immigration reform and reform the immigration system so that families do not have to choose between receiving benefits and being married to their loved one.

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

I remember Bill Clinton's testimony during his impeachment. I was 9 years old. I also remember my mom telling me to go to my room once he started talking about the charges. I am pretty sure she did that because she didn't want me to hear the context of what he was doing with Ms. Lewinsky.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was a waitress at a café. I started working at 16 full-time, even while I was attending high school. I kept that job until I joined the military at 19.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

For my entire childhood we were always struggling financially. It was not until I joined the military that I had a car for the first time, that I didn't have to worry about breaking down. I do not ever look at this as a negative though. It is through hard work that I was able to not only help myself but my family, and that is the American Dream that I will continue to fight for.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The US House of Representatives is the greatest debate forum in the history of the world. For centuries our forefathers have engaged in ideological differences, over hours of hearings, all in the name of making our Country, and world, a better and safer place. There is no place else where we can all visit, watch, listen, learn and participate in our Republic at the same time.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I don't believe it's necessary, if you look at our founding fathers and the first waves of elected officials, they weren't politicians. They were average citizens, farmers, herders, clerks who were doing their civic duty by representing their peers. You do not need to be a career politician to make a difference in our political climate.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Career politicians will continue to be the greatest challenge we face over the next decade. Look no further than my opponent Charlie Crist. He's been in politics so long, he changes his party registration whichever way the wind blows. North, South, East or West, if Charlie thinks it'll help him stay in power, accumulate wealth and abuse his position for personal gain, he will do it. We need term limits now.

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

• Armed Services • Veterans Affairs • Oversight and Reform • Foreign Affairs

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes. Two years allows voters to get an understanding of the true ideas of the person they elected holds. If they don't like them, vote them out.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Every day that we don't have term limits we continue to facilitate the abuse of power and utilization of political office for personal gain. I will support any legislation to term limit myself, or other members of government.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Speaker of the House. I want Pelosi's job. I'd be better at it.

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

I have a lot of admiration for Matt Gaetz because of his honesty and grit. I also greatly respect Sarah Palin. I would be a hybrid of them.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Yes, I happened to be in Gulfport talking to some of the local business owners when I came across a homeless regular at one of the restaurants. He asked me to buy him food because he didn't have any money, of which I did agree. After talking to him, he was very open about the fact that 1) he was a felon and 2) he had a drinking problem. I myself grew up in a family that was not only impacted by addiction but also homelessness. In speaking with him, he told me that I was one of the first "politicians" and businesswoman that he had ever had the opportunity to speak to. I think, especially now, people judge so many others by how they appear. This story stuck with me because a simple act of kindness goes a long way and you never know where people come from or the struggles that they face in their personal lives; away from what others may assume about them. To date, when I'm down in Gulfport I keep an eye out for him and speak to him if I can. Community outreach programs for the homeless need to be fostered and invested in. Especially for people that may not have any other opportunity.

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## Noteworthy events[edit]

### Accused political opponent of plot to murder, 2021[edit]

In 2021, Luna stated that she believed that her 2022 primary opponent in the election to Florida's 13th Congressional District, Will Braddock (R), was stalking her and wanted to kill her.[1] Luna filed a petition for a permanent restraining order against Braddock. According to Politico, Braddock "was secretly recorded threatening to send 'a Russian and Ukrainian hit squad' to a fellow Republican opponent to make her 'disappear.'" Braddock denied the allegations, and suggested that the recording “may even be altered and edited.”[2] In court on June 22, 2021, Braddock opposed the injunction.[1]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 AP, "Claims of murder plot against GOP candidate in Florida court," June 22, 2021
2. ↑ Politico , "In secret recording, Florida Republican threatens to send Russian-Ukrainian ‘hit squad’ after rival," July 17, 2021

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