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State House District 9
Primary election
Florida State House District 9, FloridaEnded 8/18/2026
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What is Allison Tant running for?
- Race
- Florida State House District 9
- Incumbent
- Yes
Allison Tant is a former lobbyist and chair of the Florida Democratic Party who has represented Florida House District 9 (part of Leon County, most of Jefferson County, and all of Madison County) since November 3, 2020. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1961, she earned a B.A. in communications and a B.S. in psychology from Florida State University in 1993. She is the founder of Independence Landing, an affordable housing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and founding chair emeritus of Keys to Exceptional Youth Success (KEYS), a scholarship program for students with disabilities. She is married to attorney Barry Richard and has three children.
Where does Allison Tant stand on the issues?
Allison Tant has a recorded position on seven issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Civil Rights & Equality
SupportsTant stands with people regardless of who they love or the color of their skin, and is committed to ensuring an equitable Florida.
“Allison stands with people from all strands of life, regardless of who they love or the color of their skin.”
allisontant.comAs of August 2026
Disability Rights
SupportsTant supports children with disabilities, drawing on her son Jeremy, who has Williams Syndrome; she says disabilities should not deter anyone from achieving their goals and points to her record, including founding Independence Landing, an affordable-housing community for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
“Disabilities should not be a deterrent to achieving one's goals.”
allisontant.comAs of August 2026
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsTant advocates for sustainable policies to address climate-change impacts and, as a member of the Select Committee on Hurricane Recovery and Resiliency, for storm resilience and disaster preparedness.
“Allison is committed to advocating for sustainable policies to ensure Florida continues to be a beautiful state everyone can enjoy.”
allisontant.comAs of August 2026
K-12 Education
SupportsTant supports reforming Florida's Pre-K, K-12 and college education systems, and believes every child deserves access to a quality education regardless of upbringing.
“She believes every child deserves access to a quality education, regardless of their upbringing.”
allisontant.comAs of August 2026
Law Enforcement & First Responders
SupportsTant says keeping residents safe is her top priority, which she frames as supporting law enforcement officers and giving them the tools they need to succeed.
“At the core of the government's mission is to keep our residents safe. That is always my top priority, and that means we need to support our law enforcement officers, and provide them with the tools they need to be successful and better serve all Floridians.”
allisontant.comAs of August 2026
Small Business & Local Business Support
SupportsTant supports providing state resources to sustain small businesses, which she calls the backbone of Florida's economy.
“Small businesses are the backbone of Florida's economy and must be sustained.”
allisontant.comAs of August 2026
Education
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Support for Allison Tant · 9/15/2026
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