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State House District 71
Primary election
Florida State House District 71, FloridaEnded 8/18/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Ocean Fitts running for?
- Race
- Florida State House District 71
Ocean Fitts is a public policy student and civic organizer from Manatee County, Florida. He studies Public Policy and Administration at St. Petersburg College and chairs Next Wave Manatee, the Manatee County Democratic Party's young-voter engagement committee. Running as the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 71, he advanced to the November 2026 general election after the Democratic primary was canceled. His campaign centered on accountable government, affordability, insurance stability, education, infrastructure, water, growth, and local control.
Where does Ocean Fitts stand on the issues?
Ocean Fitts 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
SupportsFitts campaigns on affordability as a core principle, saying government should address the underlying causes of rising costs so Floridians can build secure futures without being priced out of their communities.
“Affordability. Address the underlying causes of rising costs so Floridians can build secure futures without being priced out of the communities they love.”
Disaster Insurance
SupportsFitts emphasizes insurance stability and accountability, arguing that rising insurance costs make it harder for families to build stable lives and that insurance markets must be held accountable.
“Rising insurance, housing, and utility costs make it harder for families to build stable lives. ... insurance markets are held accountable.”
Infrastructure
SupportsFitts campaigns on investing in infrastructure before it fails, saying poorly planned growth strains infrastructure and increases costs for everyone.
“I believe in planning before crises become emergencies, investing before infrastructure fails, and holding government accountable for delivering results.”
K-12 Education
SupportsFitts includes education among his long-term priorities and opposes Tallahassee taking power away from local schools.
“Florida needs long-term planning, not short-term political games. That means taking ... education seriously before issues become crises. ... Tallahassee should not keep taking power away from cities, counties, schools, and the people closest to the issues.”
Local Governance & Public Service
SupportsFitts says local communities deserve a real voice and Tallahassee should not keep taking power away from cities and counties, and that government should be accountable to the people it serves.
“I’m running to make government more accountable, stable, and focused on the people it serves. ... I believe local communities deserve a real voice. Tallahassee should not keep taking power away from cities, counties, schools, and the people closest to the issues.”
Water, Sewer & Utilities
UnclearFitts names water among the serious long-term issues facing Florida, but does not state a specific water policy position.
“Florida is facing serious questions about growth, affordability, water, energy, education, infrastructure, and long-term stability.”
Education
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