CivorenWhat is Benjamin Sandlin running for?
- Race
- Florida State House District 12
Benjamin Sandlin is a Jacksonville, Florida native and a physics student at the University of North Florida. Raised in Florida's public school system, he works as a research assistant and in logistics, and serves as political director of the Jacksonville Young Democrats. He previously ran for this seat in 2024 and lost to incumbent Wyman Duggan.
Where does Benjamin Sandlin stand on the issues?
Benjamin Sandlin has a recorded position on four issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Ballot Access & Electoral Reform
SupportsPledges to be 'the biggest champion of voter rights in the whole legislature,' fight any Republican attempt to thwart the will of Floridians, and draft legislation to expand voting accessibility, especially for communities historically left out.
“As state rep, I will be the biggest champion of voter rights in the whole legislature. I will fight any attempt by the Republicans to the will of Floridians, and I will work with my collogues to draft legislation to increase accessibility, especially those that people in power have historically sought to leave out.”
news4jax.comAs of July 2026
Housing & Development
SupportsWants to end competition with private equity in the housing market, pass laws so new housing is built for sale to Florida families, support high-quality high-density housing, and build walkable communities with work, school, and groceries nearby.
“Floridians have been given the impossible task of having to compete with private equity simply to house themselves. In the house, I will end the cycle of constantly talking about reigning in wall street with no action. I will pass laws to pave the way for housing to be built for sale only to Florida families. I will also work with our cities to provide the resources necessary to develop high quality, high density housing, and build communities with work, school, and groceries within walking distance.”
news4jax.comAs of July 2026
K-12 Education
SupportsSandlin supports fully funding public schools, providing universal childcare, and ending the diversion of public school resources to private entities.
“I will follow the guidance of education professionals to see how we can properly prepare our students to be successful in this new age. I want to provide universal childcare to make sure every child has the opportunity the start their education career off strong. I will also put an end to the siphoning of public school resources to private entities that prioritize padding their pockets over the success of our students.”
news4jax.comAs of July 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
SupportsSandlin says he would be an extra voice for labor rights in the Legislature and wants to end Florida's status as an anti-union state by allowing and encouraging workers to collectively bargain.
“We need to end Florida's status as an Anti-union, anti-worker state, and beginning allowing and emboldening Florida workers to be able to collectively bargain so they can finally receive the fruits of their labor which they have long been owed.”
news4jax.comAs of July 2026
Education
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