CivorenWhat is Mark Baker running for?
- Race
- Florida State House District 23
Mark Baker is a small business owner and longtime resident of Crystal River, Florida, in House District 23 (all of Citrus County and part of Marion County). He has lived in Crystal River for more than two decades, having moved to Florida over 30 years ago to attend graduate school, and built a local business over 20 years. He is a past president of the Democratic Club of Citrus County and of the Citrus Coffee Coalition, and a Chamber of Commerce Legacy Member. He is running for the Florida House focused on affordability, healthcare, public education, and protecting the Nature Coast.
Where does Mark Baker stand on the issues?
Mark Baker has a recorded position on 12 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Ballot Access & Electoral Reform
SupportsSupports protecting early voting and vote-by-mail access, opposes voter suppression laws and gerrymandering, and supports transparent, nonpartisan election oversight.
“Oppose voter suppression laws that make it harder for working families to cast a ballot”
marklbaker.comAs of August 2026
Cost of Living & Affordability
SupportsSupports expanding access to affordable housing, property insurance reform to lower homeowners' costs, utility rate fairness, and opposing policies that raise the cost of living without raising wages.
“Expand access to affordable housing for working families, seniors, and first-time homebuyers”
marklbaker.comAs of August 2026
Elder & Senior Protection
SupportsSupports protecting and expanding services for seniors on fixed incomes, fighting elder financial abuse and exploitation, and supporting caregiver programs that allow seniors to age with dignity at home.
“Protect and expand services for seniors living on fixed incomes”
marklbaker.comAs of August 2026
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsSupports protecting the Crystal River, Kings Bay, springs and the Nature Coast from pollution and overdevelopment, investing in clean water infrastructure, and holding polluters accountable.
“Protect the Crystal River and Kings Bay from pollution and overdevelopment”
marklbaker.comAs of August 2026
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsSupports expanding Medicaid to cover Floridians in the coverage gap, protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, lowering prescription drug costs, and expanding rural healthcare access.
“Expand Medicaid to cover the hundreds of thousands of Floridians who fall in the coverage gap”
marklbaker.comAs of August 2026
K-12 Education
SupportsSupports fully funding public schools and raising teacher pay, expanding vocational training and early childhood education, and opposes voucher programs that divert resources from public education.
“Fully fund public schools and give teachers the pay and respect they deserve”
marklbaker.comAs of August 2026
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