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Allek Pastrana
Allek Pastrana (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 20, 2024.
Pastrana completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Allek Pastrana earned a bachelor's degree from Capella University in 2014. His career experience includes working as a senior cyber engineer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2024
Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Democratic primary)
Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 7
Incumbent Cory Mills defeated Jennifer Adams in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cory Mills (R) | 56.5 | 233,937 |
 | Jennifer Adams (D)  | 43.5 | 179,917 | |
| Total votes: 413,854 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 7
Jennifer Adams defeated Allek Pastrana and Tatiana Fernandez in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 7 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Adams | 62.6 | 23,191 |
 | Allek Pastrana | 21.2 | 7,844 | |
 | Tatiana Fernandez | 16.2 | 5,982 | |
| Total votes: 37,017 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7
Incumbent Cory Mills defeated Michael Johnson in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cory Mills | 80.9 | 43,096 |
 | Michael Johnson | 19.1 | 10,188 | |
| Total votes: 53,284 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Derrick Brantley (R)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 7
Cory Mills defeated Karen Green and Cardon Pompey in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cory Mills (R) | 58.5 | 177,966 |
 | Karen Green (D) | 41.5 | 126,079 | |
| Cardon Pompey (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 304,055 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 7
Karen Green defeated Al Krulick, Tatiana Fernandez, and Allek Pastrana in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 7 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karen Green | 44.9 | 23,051 |
 | Al Krulick | 21.0 | 10,787 | |
| Tatiana Fernandez | 20.0 | 10,261 | |
| Allek Pastrana | 14.2 | 7,289 | |
| Total votes: 51,388 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stephanie Murphy (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cory Mills | 37.9 | 27,757 |
 | Anthony Sabatini | 23.7 | 17,332 | |
 | Brady Duke | 15.3 | 11,221 | |
 | Ted Edwards | 5.8 | 4,259 | |
 | Russell Roberts | 5.5 | 4,031 | |
 | Erika Benfield | 5.4 | 3,964 | |
 | Scott Sturgill | 4.2 | 3,094 | |
 | Al Santos | 2.1 | 1,504 | |
| Total votes: 73,162 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeremy Liggett (R)
- Joe Cavagna (R)
- Lee Ogilvie (R)
- Kristopher Stark (R)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Allek Pastrana completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pastrana's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In today's society, the need for individuals who embody integrity and reliability is more critical than ever. By consistently demonstrating these qualities, I aim to set a positive example for those around me, inspiring them to also strive for excellence in their endeavors. Whether it's guiding my siblings through life's challenges or instilling important values in my daughter and son, I take great pride in being a source of strength and support for my family.
In a world where the actions of elected officials can have far-reaching consequences, it is essential to hold them to a high standard of accountability. By actively advocating for transparency and ethical behavior in government, I seek to contribute to a more just and equitable society for all. Through my perseverance and dedication to this cause, I hope to inspire others to also take a stand and demand integrity from those in positions of power.- I want to work on the economy by:
1. Stop the taxation of Social Security benefits. 2. Legalization and taxation of cannabis. Reports indicate that Florida is missing out on over $100+ million annually. This revenue could be utilized to enhance the wages of educators and emergency responders. 3. Addressing the crisis in insurance and housing will be one of my top priorities. Ensuring the protection and housing of families is crucial. It's important to remember that being without a home should not be punished. 4. Eliminate the burden of student loan debt. The pause on student loan debt during the pandemic should lead to its completeeradication. - I will champion access to affordable healthcare and keep the government out of the patient room and the bedroom HER BODY / HER CHOICE I will champion Roe into the 28th Amendment Being the senior sibling to 3 sisters, I'll persistently fight for their rights! If I'm this defensive of my sisters, imagine how I'll guard your families!
- We need to improve our support for our Veterans. I commit to providing complete assistance in ensuring Veterans receive proper care for their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The shift to civilian life is challenging for many, and some wounds may not be visible. It is essential always to guarantee that Veterans have access to the necessary support and resources.
It is difficult to name just one.
Since taking this life-changing medicine, I have managed to lose 50 pounds and have become more active with my 2 fantastic kids, Mia and Matteo.
My story is not unique, multiple constituents in Congressional District 7 have told me they sometimes have to pick between taking the medicine they need to survive or putting food on the table.
2. Because representatives serve smaller geographical areas compared to senators, they are often seen as more accessible to their constituents.
3. The House has the exclusive power to originate revenue bills, giving it significant influence over the nation's fiscal policy.
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Data-driven arguments: Use facts, figures, and expert testimony to support your position.
Storytelling: Share personal stories or anecdotes that illustrate the impact of the issue.
2. Inform Legislation
3. Educating the Public
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2022
Allek Pastrana completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pastrana's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Minimum wage should be a livable wage.
- Healthcare should not be tied to employment, it is a human right, and we can pay for it!
- It is time we legalize marijuana nationwide, tax it like beer and cigarettes, and remove individuals from the prison system who are being held for non-violent marijuana offenses.
An elected official should lead by example, always, and put country over party every single time.
Someone who isn't afraid to work with people from across the aisle.
There should be no lifetime appointment anywhere in our federal system.
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Campaign website
Pastrana's campaign website stated the following:
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Accountability No one is above the law. Every individual who is either an elected official, appointed to a position or employed by the United States government, regardless of capacity or political affiliation, has to be held accountable for their actions!
Our economy requires every taxpayer to pay their fair share! I believe that we shouldn't tax success. We must raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour! The minimum wage should be a livable wage. We need legislation to do the following:
I support an education system, where higher education is free to anyone, regardless of income. We should allow people who want to succeed, the ability to attend a 4-year university or technical school, of their choice, free of charge. When people succeed, the United States of America succeeds! We need legislation to do the following:
I fully support the Green New Deal, investing in renewable energy solutions, and limiting our dependency as a nation on fossil fuels. Congress has to establish laws, with the guidance of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in order to restore the EPA enforcement capabilities.
I'm a PRO 2A candidate that believes in gun reform. There should be 0 loopholes in obtaining a gun. We need legislation to do the following:
I fully support Medicare for All. Healthcare should not be tied to employment, it is a human right, and we can pay for it! No matter your disability, no matter your preexisting conditions, this human right should be available to all. We need legislation to do the following:
We are a country of immigrants. I believe in legal immigration and I believe in circumstances where people are seeking asylum and make the difficult decision to leave their homes to travel to the United States of America. We need immigration reform as a nation in order to be more efficient, more reliable, and more welcoming. We should not be separating families at the border, have to remove the cages, and stop the inhuman treatment of immigrants.
As an LGBTQ+ ally, I believe everyone should have the ability to pursue love and happiness without discrimination. I will always support and stand with anyone who decides to follow their hearts. LOVE IS LOVE! I will continue to show my support at rallies and provide FREE DAD HUGS to all! I fully support any legislation on protecting marriage equality!
It is time we legalize marijuana nationwide, tax it like beer and cigarettes, and remove individuals from the prison system who are incarcerated for nonviolent marijuana offenses. Multiple states have already legalized marijuana, it is time for marijuana to become federally legal in the United States of America.
We are a county of multiple backgrounds, ethnicities, and religions. I will always support your right to pick and choose your own religion, I believe religion shouldn't be in politics and government. Religion is a personal choice and thus kept as such. Religion should be "I can't do X because it is against my religion" and NOT "You can't do X because it is against my religion."
I believe Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia should become the 51st and 52nd states of the United States of America. I believe that it should be up to the residents of Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia if they want to become a state. Since I am Puerto Rican, I understand the challenges of what becoming a state brings to the island. I believe that the residents of Puerto Rico should have representation in Congress to hold their own elected officials accountable and to have a stepping stone for future change. I am open to a multi-year federal tax pause until the economy can fully recover. I support any territory under the United States of America to become a state, gain its independence, or maintain the status quo based on the residents of said territories.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, federal student loan repayments have been on pause for over 2 years. It is time to eliminate the student loan debt in this nation. I fully support wiping away all student loan debt.
I fully support expanding the court. I plan to start the impeachment process of sitting judges based on ethical standards and lying to the American people.
I fully support applying term limits to Congress and the Supreme Court of the United States! Both bodies should be limited to no more than 20 years of service. I’m open to discussion on lowering the maximum time someone in Congress or SCOTUS can hold a seat. When you apply term limits, you allow new ideas, new innovations, new processes to enter thus making the United States of America even stronger.
Voting rights is a fundamental right in our nation that should only be restricted when you're incarcerated. Once released, your voting rights should be restored immediately, without delay or cost. We need legislation to do the following:
I'm a PRO Choice candidate and believe in Women's rights including women's access to safe abortions! HER BODY, HER CHOICE! I will continue to support Women's rights at rallies and will help any women who is seeking access to a safe abortion. I support any legislation that is in favor of Women's rights.[2] |
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| —Allek Pastrana's campaign website (2022)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 20, 2022
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote Allek, “Platform,” accessed August 16, 2022
