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Florida State House District 48
Primary election
Florida State House District 48, FLEnded 8/18/2026· Republican Party
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What is Jerry Carter running for?
Jerry Carter is not currently running for office on Civoren.
- Most recent race
- Florida State House District 48
Jerry Carter is a Winter Haven native, former Polk County commissioner, and former chairman of the Polk County Republican Executive Committee (1998-2002). He previously ran unsuccessfully for the Florida House in 2002, placed second in the six-candidate 2024 Republican primary for District 48, and in 2026 lost the two-way Republican primary rematch to incumbent Jon Albert.
Where does Jerry Carter stand on the issues?
Jerry Carter has a recorded position on six issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Cost of Living & Affordability
SupportsJerry Carter campaigned on the need to make Florida more affordable.
“The candidate's website also speaks to the need to make Florida more affordable, support law enforcement and first responders and protect conservative values if he should be elected.”
Disaster Insurance
SupportsCarter campaigned on addressing Florida's property insurance costs, calling them a "crisis," and pledged to pursue reforms that increase competition, promote accountability, and help stabilize costs for homeowners.
“Pursue property-insurance reforms that increase competition, promote accountability, and help stabilize costs for homeowners.”
Government Transparency & Accountability
SupportsJerry Carter promised to hold monthly town halls in the district.
“Hold monthly town halls in the district.”
Law Enforcement & First Responders
SupportsJerry Carter campaigned on support for law enforcement and first responders.
“The candidate's website also speaks to the need to make Florida more affordable, support law enforcement and first responders and protect conservative values if he should be elected.”
Taxes
SupportsJerry Carter pledged to file a property-tax relief bill on his first day in office if elected to the Florida House.
“File a property-tax relief bill on his first day in office.”
Transportation
SupportsJerry Carter pledged to fight for Winter Haven road funding.
“Fight for Winter Haven road funding.”
Education
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Support for Jerry Carter · 9/15/2026
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