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State House District 5
Primary election
Florida State House District 5, FloridaEnded 8/18/2026
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What is Shane Abbott running for?
- Race
- Florida State House District 5
- Incumbent
- Yes
Shane G. Abbott is a pharmacist and small business owner serving as the incumbent for Florida House of Representatives District 5, having assumed office in 2022. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from Pensacola State College and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Florida. Abbott co-owns The Prescription Place in DeFuniak Springs. He has served as vice-chair of the Northwest Florida State College Board of Trustees and on the board of the Emerald Coast Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Where does Shane Abbott stand on the issues?
Shane Abbott has a recorded position on six issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Gun Policy & Second Amendment
SupportsStaunch defender of the Second Amendment; opposes restrictive gun control measures and supports the right of law-abiding Floridians to protect home and family.
“Representative Abbott is a staunch defender of the constitutional right to bear arms and believes every law-abiding Floridian has the right to protect their home and family.”
voteshaneabbott.comAs of August 2026
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsSupports lowering prescription drug prices by regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and increasing transparency in the drug market, drawing on his experience as a pharmacist.
“As a pharmacist, Shane utilized his professional expertise to help pass landmark legislation that cracks down on "middleman" Pharmacy Benefit Managers who drive up the cost of life-saving medication. He continues to fight for total transparency in the drug market to ensure patients pay the lowest possible price at the pharmacy counter.”
voteshaneabbott.comAs of August 2026
Immigration
SupportsSupports strict immigration enforcement: voted to ban sanctuary cities and strengthen E-Verify, and argues state resources should serve legal citizens rather than subsidize illegal immigration.
“Shane believes that the rule of law is the foundation of a safe society and has consistently voted to ban sanctuary cities and strengthen E-Verify requirements across Florida.”
voteshaneabbott.comAs of August 2026
Parental Rights in Education
SupportsAdvances a platform of economic freedom and parental rights in education, aligned with the Trump-DeSantis agenda, and rejects federal overreach.
“He works tirelessly to advance a platform of economic freedom, parental rights in education, and a total rejection of radical federal overreach.”
voteshaneabbott.comAs of August 2026
Reproductive Rights & Abortion
OpposesPro-life advocate: supports legislation promoting a culture of life and filed HB 663 to strengthen civil protections for unborn children.
“Shane is an unwavering advocate for the unborn and supports legislation that promotes a culture of life in Florida.”
voteshaneabbott.comAs of August 2026
Taxes
SupportsChampions HJR 207 to provide permanent, inflation-proof property tax relief through a new 25% homestead exemption, and is dedicated to cutting wasteful government spending to keep Florida affordable for families and seniors.
“Representative Abbott is championing House Joint Resolution 207 to provide permanent, inflation-proof property tax relief by creating a new 25% homestead exemption for Florida homeowners.”
voteshaneabbott.comAs of August 2026
Education
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