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Matthew Woodside

Republican Party

Candidate for Florida House of Representatives, District 31

Merritt Island, FL

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Most recent race
State House District 31

Matthew Davidson Woodside is an educator and coach in Brevard Public Schools, where he has worked since 2006. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida. A lifelong resident of Brevard County, Woodside is running as a Republican for the Florida House of Representatives, District 31, in the 2026 election.

Where does Matthew Woodside stand on the issues?

Matthew Woodside has a recorded position on 10 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Affordable Housing

    Supports

    Supports tackling housing affordability on the Space Coast.

    “Tackle Housing Affordability”

    woodsideforflorida.comAs of August 2026

  • Election Integrity & Administration

    Supports

    Supports election integrity measures and opposes allowing voting without photo identification.

    “Protect Election Integrity”

    woodsideforflorida.comAs of August 2026

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Supports

    Supports the Second Amendment and constitutional carry, and opposes new restrictions such as assault weapons bans, favoring strict enforcement of existing laws.

    “I believe in our 2nd Amendment, constitutional carry, and the right of our law-abiding citizens to defend themselves... I do not support new restrictions, such as assault weapons bans.”

    ivoterguide.comAs of August 2026

  • Immigration

    Supports

    Supports securing the border and strict enforcement of immigration laws; opposes sanctuary cities and supports denying state funding to jurisdictions that do not comply with federal immigration law.

    “I oppose the existence of sanctuary cities and support the denial of state funding to any city or county that refuses to comply with federal immigration law.”

    ivoterguide.comAs of August 2026

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    Supports increased funding for public education and higher teacher pay, and restoring trust in education.

    “calling for increased education funding and teacher pay”

    floridapolitics.comAs of August 2026

  • Law Enforcement & First Responders

    Supports

    Supports law enforcement and first responders and safeguarding communities.

    “Support Law Enforcement & First Responders”

    woodsideforflorida.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

State House District 31

Primary election

Florida State House District 31, FloridaEnded 8/18/2026

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