Daisy Morales

Identified affordability as the top issue facing House District 43, citing rising housing, insurance, grocery, and everyday costs, and proposed securing state funding for local projects, passing legislation to lower costs, supporting a responsible state budget, expanding affordable housing, lowering property insurance costs, and holding job fairs.

“The biggest challenge facing Florida House District 43 is affordability. Families are struggling with rising housing, insurance, grocery, and everyday costs.”

clickorlando.com·As of July 2026

Emphasized disability advocacy, including sponsoring HB 213 (2022) creating Florida's Down Syndrome specialty license plate, serving on the Orange County Disability Advisory Board, and acting as sole guardian for her younger sister who had Down Syndrome and autism.

“She also advocated and was the sole guardian for her younger sister Diana, who had Down Syndrome and Autism, until she passed away at 53.”

daisyforflorida.com·As of August 2026

Argued Florida utility regulators should require greater transparency, hold utilities accountable, and approve only fair and justified rates, with stronger oversight and consumer protections ensuring data centers pay their fair share of infrastructure costs.

“Florida's utility regulators should require greater transparency, hold utilities accountable, and approve only rates that are fair and justified.”

clickorlando.com·As of July 2026

Named protecting water resources while managing growth as the district's biggest environmental challenge, supporting investments in clean water, stormwater infrastructure, flood mitigation, conservation, and protection of lakes and wetlands.

“The biggest environmental challenge in our district is protecting our water resources while managing growth responsibly.”

clickorlando.com·As of July 2026

Described herself as a community advocate who fights for civil rights and affordable healthcare for seniors, people with disabilities, and communities of color.

“Daisy has a proven track record for being a passionate and trusted community advocate, ready to fight for civil rights and affordable healthcare for seniors, people with disabilities and communities of color.”

daisyforflorida.com·As of August 2026

Framed preparing students and the workforce for better-paying careers as a pressing issue, supporting strong public schools, career and technical education, workforce training, and partnerships with local colleges and employers.

“The second-most pressing issue is preparing our students and workforce for better-paying careers.”

clickorlando.com·As of July 2026