Allen Spence Jr

Supports expanding and protecting voting access: automatic voter registration with an opt-out, and passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect voters and make voting easier for American citizens, including language-minority access.

“Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act (VRA) to protect voters and make voting easier for American citizens. The VRA addresses discrimination, upholds transparency from municipalities and states in election regulation changes, and makes voting more accessible for language minorities.”

spence2026.com·As of August 2026

Supports environmental conservation and climate resilience: clean water and air, flood-resistant homes and national catastrophe risk pooling, 250,000 acres of wildlife corridor and 100,000 acres of wetland/mangrove restoration, mandatory water-quality testing and notification, market-based climate solutions, and a national moratorium on new AI data center construction so host communities' ratepayers don't bear the energy/water/infrastructure costs.

“We will fight for clean water and clean air for every Florida family. We will stand with our farmers and fishers, whose livelihoods depend on healthy land and healthy water.”

spence2026.com·As of August 2026

Supports reinstating the assault weapons ban and treating gun violence as a public health issue, with expanded mental health services, school counselors, violence-prevention programs, and evidence-based school safety measures to prevent shootings like Uvalde or Parkland.

“Re-instate the Assault Rifle Ban and treat gun violence as a public health issue. Ensure another Uvalde or Parkland doesn't happen through expanded mental health services, school counselors, violence prevention programs, community partnerships, and evidence-based safety measures.”

spence2026.com·As of August 2026

Supports a 'safe, secure, and accountable' immigration system: restoring border order including processing asylum applications outside the United States and a return to Migrant Protection Protocols; an earned path for immigrants already living peacefully in the community (temporary protected status, work permits, permanent residency eligibility, citizenship eligibility after five years); violent offenders prosecuted and deported; no additional ICE funding until structural reforms are in place.

“I support an immigration system that protects our communities, strengthens our economy, and restores order at our borders. ... For immigrants who have lived peacefully in our communities, excluding violent criminals, I support a structured, earned process: Temporary protected status; Work permits and the ability to travel on their home-country passport; Eligibility for permanent residency; Eligibility for citizenship after five years of permanent residency.”

spence2026.com·As of August 2026

Supports strengthening public education: $10,000 annual teacher retention bonuses funded by redirecting federal dollars, guaranteed free school meals for every child, streamlined IEP and 504 processes with expanded special-education staffing, and AI/computer-science workforce readiness in schools.

“Florida students need great teachers in every classroom. By redirecting federal funding from ICE, CBP, Alligator Alcatraz, and 'Schools of Hope,' we can provide annual teacher retention bonuses that keep experienced educators in our schools and strengthen student learning.”

spence2026.com·As of August 2026

Opposes federal funding for 'Schools of Hope' models and other school-privatization schemes, arguing tax dollars should strengthen public schools, pay teachers, and lower class sizes rather than subsidize privatization.

“No more federal funding for 'Schools of Hope' models or federal programs that divert resources away from public schools without delivering consistent honesty or results. Instead, federal investments should support public schools...”

spence2026.com·As of August 2026