What is Richard Gentry running for?
- Race
- Florida State House District 27
- Election
- General election, November 3, 2026
- Incumbent
- Yes
How much has Richard Gentry raised?
Richard Gentry's campaign has reported raising $188,775 and spending $56,540 to the Federal Election Commission.
- Total raised
- $188,775
- Total spent
- $56,540
Richard Gentry is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 27 (parts of Lake, Marion, and Volusia counties). Born in Daytona Beach on May 1, 1951, he is an attorney who earned a B.A. and J.D. from the University of Miami. He resides in Astor and was first elected to the Florida House in 2024.
Where does Richard Gentry stand on the issues?
Richard Gentry has a recorded position on nine issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Cost of Living & Affordability
SupportsVows to fight inflation and 'Bidenomics.'
“Fighting Joe Biden, Bidenomics, and Inflation”
voterichardgentry.comAs of August 2026
Disaster Insurance
SupportsPledges to bring down Florida home insurance premiums and hold big insurance companies accountable for legitimate claims.
“Bringing down home insurance premiums - Holding big insurance companies accountable for legitimate claims”
voterichardgentry.comAs of August 2026
Election Integrity & Administration
SupportsPledges to put election security and integrity at the forefront of public policy.
“Putting election security and integrity at the forefront of public policy”
voterichardgentry.comAs of August 2026
Housing & Development
SupportsSupports granting local government more power to control runaway growth; his campaign highlights his work shaping Florida's Growth Management Act and the Sadowski Act, which works to make housing more affordable for nurses, teachers, first responders, and working families.
“Granting local government more power to control runaway growth … Prior to that role, Richard worked with communities and builders to shape some of the most significant housing and growth related laws including Florida's landmark Growth Management Act, the Sadowski Act which works to make housing more affordable for nurses, teachers, first responders and hard-working families.”
voterichardgentry.comAs of August 2026
Immigration
SupportsSupports giving local sheriffs the power to enforce immigration laws.
“Giving local Sheriffs the power to enforce immigration laws”
voterichardgentry.comAs of August 2026
Infrastructure
SupportsSupports continuing record investments in traffic-reducing infrastructure projects.
“Continuing record investments in traffic-reducing infrastructure projects”
voterichardgentry.comAs of August 2026
Education
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