Ban. Says legal protections should be extended to fetuses from the moment of conception. Supports banning abortion providers from receiving government funds. Would “protect life while supporting mothers and families.” Supports abortion care in instances of rape, incest, and when necessary to protect the life of the mother.
Yes. “We’re living through a climate crisis that threatens our way of life.” Voted against repealing greenhouse gas reduction programs. Voted against preventing the State Department from implementing the Paris Climate Agreement. Voted against repealing an emissions charge on oil and gas facilities.
Mixed. “I will fight to repeal wasteful climate initiatives that distort the free market.” Would “unleash American energy by prioritizing natural gas and nuclear power” rather than “unreliable wind and solar.” As mayor of Boca Raton, committed the city to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 and urged Congress to mitigate the effects of climate change.
“Public safety is the first function of government.” Opposes defunding the police. Says as mayor, provided “one of the highest starting salaries for police officers in the nation.” “Boca invested [in police] and crime dropped 25%.”
Mostly cut. “When it comes to the budget, I think fiscal conservatism is a good thing.” Voted to reduce bank regulations. Voted to maintain the Small Business Administration’s “Red Tape Hotline.” Voted against ensuring small businesses don’t incur costs from new regulations. Voted to loosen regulation of the crypto industry. As a Broward County commissioner advocated for 1,000 government-funded affordable housing units.
Mostly cut. Supports “the administration’s work to slash overregulation that burdens businesses and raises costs.” Supports Trump’s efforts to cut waste and fraud in the federal budget. Supports “the ability of cryptocurrency to give individuals more control.” Supports federal investment in infrastructure and federal action to expand flood insurance.
Tighten. “I’ll keep standing up for…clean water and healthy coastlines.” Voted to remove “pro-pesticide policies” from the Farm Bill. Voted against a bill weakening the Clean Water Act. Voted to preserve an EPA rule reducing air pollutants. As a Florida legislator sponsored a 2017 bill to expand coral reef protection.
Mixed. Would prioritize “cut[ting] green subsidies.” In 2019 as mayor, opposed banning plastic straws in Boca Raton, calling for “voluntary compliance.” In 2018 said, “My policy has been, still is, and will be to protect our beaches and greenspace.” In 2017, proposed a policy to require more open space for building projects.
Tighten. “I will never stop fighting for gun violence prevention.” Sponsored a bill to ban assault weapons. Introduced a bill limiting distribution of “ghost guns.” Sponsored a bill requiring safe gun storage. As a FL legislator, voted in 2018 to raise the firearm purchase age to 21 and impose waiting periods on gun purchases.
Mostly loosen. “I’m a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment.” Would limit gun restrictions to “convicted felons and those proven through due process to be active threats.” Calls for more “mental health treatment.” As mayor, expressed support for federal red-flag laws and expanded background checks.
Mostly decrease. Calls single-payer healthcare “a way to take further choice away from consumers.” Says Obamacare “had a lot of defects.” “Medicaid and Medicare and VA care for veterans should remain available, but we need to end waste, fraud, and abuse.”
Supports “strong border security” and “accountable and humane” enforcement. Voted against increasing ICE funding by $75 billion, then against $70 billion for DHS. “I am against abolishing ICE.” Calls for “body cameras” and “more training” for ICE. Signed a letter condemning “human rights abuses” at an Everglades detention center.
Supports mass deportations. Calls for “a merit-based system for individuals who respect our laws, share our values, and possess…skills.” Opposes sanctuary cities: They “undermine the rule of law.” As mayor, signed an agreement for local police to collaborate with ICE on immigration enforcement. Says employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants must face enforcement.
No. Voted five times to require Congressional authorization for U.S. military action in Iran. Says “the case” for “this imminent threat…from Iran” wasn’t made. In 2025 introduced a resolution condemning a nuclear-armed Iran; the U.S. “will consider all options to protect” national security.
Yes. Calls efforts to require Congressional authorization for U.S. military action in Iran “a vote to undermine the…efforts to protect our nation.” “A nuclear Iran is not a debate. It’s a red line.” “We’re hopefully coming to a swift resolution of this conflict.”
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Expand. “I’m proud to be a strong ally to the LGBTQ+ community.” Sponsored a bill banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Voted against banning gender-affirming care for minors. Voted against banning trans athletes from competing in women’s sports. Sponsored a bill banning conversion therapy.
Mostly limit. Opposes trans athletes competing in women’s sports. Opposes gender reassignment procedures for minors. “No religious organization or community of faith should be compelled to conduct marriages that violate their sincere convictions.” As a city councilmember, voted in 2017 to ban conversion therapy for minors.
Yes. In 2022 said he supports raising the federal minimum to above $15 per hour, “indexed to inflation and the cost of living.”
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Easier. Voted against requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in a federal election and requiring photo ID to vote. Sponsored a bill to expand voter registration and voting access and make Election Day a federal holiday.
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