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Michelle Dejesus

Democratic Party

Special Education Teacher

Altamonte Springs, FL

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What is Michelle Dejesus running for?

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Most recent race
State House District 38

Michelle DeJesus is a special education teacher in Seminole County Public Schools. A Central Florida native, she earned degrees from Valencia College and the University of Central Florida. She currently works as an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher at Milwee Middle School and has been active in union leadership at the local and state levels. DeJesus is running as a Democratic candidate for the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 38.

Where does Michelle Dejesus stand on the issues?

Michelle Dejesus 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

    Supports

    Supports tackling rising housing and insurance costs so working families can afford to stay in their communities.

    “Affordable Living - Tackling rising housing and insurance costs for working families. So you can afford to stay in the community you love.”

    michelleforfl.comAs of August 2026

  • Healthcare Access & Affordability

    Supports

    DeJesus lists affordable healthcare among her priorities for working families, alongside better wages and safe working conditions.

    “Working families deserve a government that works for them. I will fight for better wages, affordable healthcare, safe working conditions, and strong labor protections - including protecting unions and workers from retaliation.”

    ballotpedia.orgAs of January 2026

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    DeJesus campaigns on fully funding Florida public schools, protecting students and educators, and smaller class sizes, arguing classrooms need resources, mental-health supports, and respect for teachers rather than 'censorship and chaos'.

    “I'm running to fully fund public education, protect students and educators, and make sure every child gets a high-quality education - not a culture war.”

    ballotpedia.orgAs of January 2026

  • Labor & Workforce Development

    Supports

    DeJesus supports protecting collective bargaining and union rights, raising wages, and shielding workers from retaliation; as a teacher and union leader she frames this as standing up for working families.

    “I will fight for better wages, affordable healthcare, safe working conditions, and strong labor protections - including protecting unions and workers from retaliation.”

    ballotpedia.orgAs of January 2026

  • LGBTQ+ Rights

    Supports

    DeJesus, who identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, campaigns on defending LGBTQ+ rights and keeping government out of personal decisions.

    “I will defend reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and common-sense public safety solutions that keep our communities safe without targeting vulnerable people.”

    ballotpedia.orgAs of January 2026

  • Reproductive Rights & Abortion

    Supports

    Defends reproductive freedom as a right people can actually use, protected from government overreach.

    “Freedom means having rights you can actually use - and leaders who follow the law. I will defend reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and common-sense public safety solutions that keep our communities safe without targeting vulnerable people.”

    ballotpedia.orgAs of January 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

State House District 38

Primary election

Florida State House District 38, FloridaEnded 8/18/2026

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