Past Campaign
State House District 33
Primary election
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Candidate for Florida House of Representatives
West Melbourne, FL
Is this you? Claim this profileDaniel McDow is a Democratic candidate running for the Florida House of Representatives, District 33, in the 2026 election. He previously ran for the U.S. House in Florida's 8th Congressional District in 2024. Residing in West Melbourne, McDow has served as a city council member and has a professional background spanning 30 years as a small businessman and corporate executive in supply chain oversight.
Daniel Mcdow has a recorded position on six issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
McDow says he will defend equal rights and essential services, affirming human rights including freedom of speech, belief, identity, 'who you love,' women's rights, and respect for people with physical or mental challenges.
“A society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable - I will defend equal rights and the essential services people depend on to live with dignity.”
McDow campaigns on lowering the cost of living - reducing insurance and utility costs and attracting businesses that pay living wages - framing his run as 'raising the quality of life' for District 33.
“I'm concerned about rising poverty, high living costs, and too many low-wage jobs in our community, and I'm committed to working with local and state leaders to lower costs, create better-paying jobs, and build a stronger future for House District 33.”
McDow supports smart development that protects the shoreline, supports transit and green spaces, and balances economic growth with environmental stewardship.
“With a background in sustainability, I'm committed to balancing people, planet, and prosperity through smart development that protects our shoreline, supports transit and green spaces, and plans for the future.”
McDow supports letting teachers teach, raising Florida teacher pay (which he calls 'dead last'), and demanding accountability across all public education options.
“We must let teachers teach, pay them what they deserve, and demand real accountability across all public education options - our children's future depends on it.”
McDow pledges to lead with integrity by defending the Constitution, speaking truthfully, and ensuring the law is applied fairly and consistently, emphasizing that no one is above the law.
“I will lead with integrity by defending the Constitution, speaking truthfully, and ensuring the law is applied fairly and consistently.”
McDow has made stronger infrastructure and responsible growth a campaign priority, arguing that Palm Bay's roads have not kept up with development and traffic.
“Palm Bay is growing-but our roads haven't kept up... That's why I've made stronger infrastructure and responsible growth a priority in my plan.”
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