Mitchell Rosenwald

Democratic Party

State HouseIncumbent

Oakland Park, FL

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Most recent race: State House District 98
Incumbent: Yes
Party: Democratic Party
Location: Oakland Park, FL
Current role: State House

Mitchell Rosenwald is an American politician, social worker, and educator serving as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 98 since 2024. Before joining the state legislature, Rosenwald served as the Mayor of Oakland Park from 2023 to 2024 and as a city commissioner. Professionally, he works as a university professor at Barry University's School of Social Work. He holds a master's degree and a PhD in social work from the University of Maryland.

Where does Mitchell Rosenwald stand on the issues?

Mitchell Rosenwald has a recorded position on five issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

Affordable Housing
Supports
Rosenwald identified an affordable housing shortage as the most critical issue facing District 98 and campaigned on expanding affordable housing.
sun-sentinel.comAs of July 2026
Disaster Insurance
Supports
Rosenwald campaigned on lowering property insurance costs and sponsored legislation to create a national property insurance risk pool; he listed the cost of property insurance as a critical district issue.
“I sponsored or cosponsored legislation to … reduce property insurance premiums by allowing Floridians to join a national property insurance risk pool.”
sun-sentinel.comAs of July 2026
Gun Policy & Second Amendment
Opposes
Opposed proposed 'open carry'/'constitutional carry' laws in Florida, arguing they increase accident risk and endanger police.
“I oppose an 'open carry' law.”
sun-sentinel.comAs of July 2026
Healthcare Access & Affordability
Supports
Rosenwald identified health care access as a critical issue facing District 98 and worked with colleagues across the aisle to restore funding to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.
“I worked with others across the aisle to bring attention to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program's unexpected cuts this year and mostly restore funding by the Governor.”
sun-sentinel.comAs of July 2026
Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Supports
Supports including exceptions for rape, incest, and human trafficking in state abortion laws.
“Absolutely. If a woman becomes pregnant through violent acts, she should not be forced to continue her pregnancy.”
sun-sentinel.comAs of July 2026

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