Anthony Sabatini

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Anthony Sabatini
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Prior offices
Florida House of Representatives District 32
Successor: Thad Altman

Elections and appointments
Last election

August 20, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Florida, 2012

Law

University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law, 2017

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army National Guard

Personal
Birthplace
Smithtown, N.Y.
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Attorney and business owner
Contact

Anthony Sabatini (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 32. He assumed office on November 6, 2018. He left office on November 8, 2022.

Sabatini (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 11th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 20, 2024.

Sabatini completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.


Biography

Anthony Sabatini was born on October 20, 1988, in Smithtown, New York. He began serving as an infantry officer in the Florida Army National Guard in 2008 and later became a captain. Sabatini graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. in 2012 and from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with a J.D. in 2017. His career experience includes working as a constitutional attorney and owning Sabatini Law Firm. Sabatini has served as a board member on the Lake County Elder Affairs Council and the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County. He has been affiliated with the Lake County Republican Party.[1][2][3][4]

Committee assignments

2021-2022

Sabatini was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Sabatini was assigned to the following committees:


The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Florida's 11th Congressional District election, 2024

Florida's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Republican primary)

Florida's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 11

Incumbent Daniel Webster defeated Barbie Harden Hall in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 11 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster (R)
 
60.4
 
269,277
Image of Barbie Harden Hall
Barbie Harden Hall (D) Candidate Connection
 
39.6
 
176,726

Total votes: 446,003
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Barbie Harden Hall advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 11.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 11

Incumbent Daniel Webster defeated John McCloy in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 11 on August 20, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster
 
77.0
 
55,443
Image of John McCloy
John McCloy Candidate Connection
 
23.0
 
16,567

Total votes: 72,010
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Libertarian primary election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sabatini in this election.

2022

U.S. House Florida District 7

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
Image of Cory Mills
Cory Mills (R)
 
58.5
 
177,966
Image of Karen Green
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
Image of Karen Green
Karen Green
 
44.9
 
23,051
Image of Al Krulick
Al Krulick Candidate Connection
 
21.0
 
10,787
Image of Tatiana Fernandez
Tatiana Fernandez Candidate Connection
 
20.0
 
10,261
Image of Allek Pastrana
Allek Pastrana Candidate Connection
 
14.2
 
7,289

Total votes: 51,388
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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
Image of Cory Mills
Cory Mills
 
37.9
 
27,757
Image of Anthony Sabatini
Anthony Sabatini Candidate Connection
 
23.7
 
17,332
Image of Brady Duke
Brady Duke
 
15.3
 
11,221
Image of Ted Edwards
Ted Edwards Candidate Connection
 
5.8
 
4,259
Image of Russell Roberts
Russell Roberts Candidate Connection
 
5.5
 
4,031
Image of Erika Benfield
Erika Benfield
 
5.4
 
3,964
Image of Scott Sturgill
Scott Sturgill
 
4.2
 
3,094
Image of Al Santos
Al Santos Candidate Connection
 
2.1
 
1,504

Total votes: 73,162
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Endorsements

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U.S. House Florida District 11

See also: Florida's 11th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 11

Incumbent Daniel Webster defeated Shante Munns and Kevin Porter in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 11 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster (R)
 
63.1
 
205,995
Image of Shante Munns
Shante Munns (D)
 
35.4
 
115,647
Image of Kevin Porter
Kevin Porter (No Party Affiliation) Candidate Connection
 
1.5
 
4,967

Total votes: 326,609
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Shante Munns advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 11.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 11

Incumbent Daniel Webster defeated Laura Loomer and Gavriel E. Soriano in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 11 on August 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster
 
51.0
 
43,469
Image of Laura Loomer
Laura Loomer Candidate Connection
 
44.2
 
37,647
Image of Gavriel E. Soriano
Gavriel E. Soriano Candidate Connection
 
4.8
 
4,072

Total votes: 85,188
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Florida House of Representatives election

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

The general election was canceled. Thad Altman (R) won without appearing on the ballot.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 32

Incumbent Anthony Sabatini defeated Stephanie Dukes in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 32 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Anthony Sabatini
Anthony Sabatini (R)
 
55.7
 
63,164
Image of Stephanie Dukes
Stephanie Dukes (D)
 
44.3
 
50,226

Total votes: 113,390
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 32

Stephanie Dukes defeated Ryan Morales and Linda Kero in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 32 on August 18, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stephanie Dukes
Stephanie Dukes
 
36.6
 
4,803
Image of Ryan Morales
Ryan Morales Candidate Connection
 
33.2
 
4,364
Image of Linda Kero
Linda Kero
 
30.2
 
3,960

Total votes: 13,127
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anthony Sabatini advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 32.

2018

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 32

Anthony Sabatini defeated Cynthia Brown in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 32 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Anthony Sabatini
Anthony Sabatini (R) Candidate Connection
 
56.5
 
46,446
Image of Cynthia Brown
Cynthia Brown (D) Candidate Connection
 
43.5
 
35,784

Total votes: 82,230
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 32

Cynthia Brown defeated Sheryl Needle Cohn in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 32 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cynthia Brown
Cynthia Brown Candidate Connection
 
64.7
 
6,915
Sheryl Needle Cohn
 
35.3
 
3,766

Total votes: 10,681
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 32

Anthony Sabatini defeated Shannon Elswick and Monica Wofford in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 32 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Anthony Sabatini
Anthony Sabatini Candidate Connection
 
46.7
 
8,278
Shannon Elswick
 
29.2
 
5,170
Monica Wofford
 
24.1
 
4,276

Total votes: 17,724
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Anthony Sabatini completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sabatini's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I'm an army veteran and America-First conservative. I'm running for Congress because the Radical Left and the RINO's in Washington turned their backs on the America-First Agenda. I've fought in the Florida Legislature for our conservative values and now we need strong conservative fighters like Donald J. Trump in Washington who will always put America First. That's who I am and what I will continue to be.
  • Complete and total shutdown of the border until it is secure.
  • Stop Biden's weaponization of the government and the administrative state.
  • Enact term limits on every elected official.
The rule of law, stopping corruption, fighting for our Constitutionally guaranteed rights.
The knowledge and experience I gained as a Florida State Legislator.
To make America stronger so my daughter and all of the generations that follow will enjoy the same liberties and opportunities I’ve had in my life.
America was attacked on 9-11 when I was 12. It taught me that our country and the ideals we espouse are hated by evil forces around the world.
I waited tables for two years when I was in high school.
“Notes on the State of Virginia” by Thomas Jefferson
Dealing with radical anti-American democrats who hate our country.
Congress is corrupt. We must vote out the career politicians and bring in new leaders. That’s why I’m running
I'm a strong proponent of term limits. In fact, I signed a pledge to limit Federal lawmakers to three House terms and two Senate terms. Seventy-five year-old Dan Webster, the incumbent for the past 14 years, is a poster boy for the need for term limits.
No. The GOP compromises too much. The Democrats never do. It's time to fight harder -- not compromise.
Subpoena and investigate the corrupt Biden Administration
Judiciary and Armed Services
I believe in one-hundred percent visibility and accountability.

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2022

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Candidate Connection

Anthony Sabatini completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sabatini's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I'm an America-First Republican and a veteran. I serve as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 32 in central Florida. I’ve been a strong ally to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has signed into law five of my legislative bills. I’ve filed and sponsored legislation on a variety of issues, such as legislation to crack down on Big-Tech censorship, mandate the use of E-Verify, make Florida a Second-Amendment Sanctuary, tighten election laws, eliminate corporate welfare, prohibit mandatory vaccines during COVID-19, and to prohibit transgender surgeries on children. As an attorney, I fought the emergency orders of Florida’s local governments through numerous legal battles during COVID-19. I serve as a captain in the Florida Army National Guard. I received my B.A. and J.D. from the University of Florida. We need Republicans who will fight the Radical Democrats and win. I'm running for Congress to make America more like Florida.
  • Build the wall. End illegal immigration.
  • Protect families against the trans agenda and the anti-American Critical Race Theory.
  • Drain the Swamp and restore freedom to the American people.
My legislative priorities are:

Crack down on Big-Tech censorship.
Prevent election fraud.
End illegal immigration.
Protect the Second Amendment.
Ban transgender surgeries on children.
Create term limits for EVERY politician.
Protect the lives of the unborn.
Fight radical woke corporations
Build and maintain a strong military.

Treat veterans with dignity and respect.
A stronger America with less government, more freedom.
“The Closing of the American Mind” by Allan Bloom

It had an important influence on me in college and helped me understand the problem of cultural relativism and leftism in America today.
Our greatest challenge is standing up against the Swamp, corrupt bureaucrats like Anthony Fauci, and Woke Elites who want to take away our freedom and control every aspect of our lives. Giving freedom back to the people will be a key issue in preserving self-government for our Republic.
Term limiting every elected official is one of my most urgent priorities. Term limits are the single best mechanism we the people have to drain the Swamp and to hold the lawless federal government accountable. I was the first candidate in the FL-7 race to sign the U.S. Term Limits pledge to support an amendment to term limit Congress.
The representatives I’m most similar to are Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Andy Biggs, Thomas Massey and Paul Gosar.

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2020

Anthony Sabatini did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Anthony Sabatini completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sabatini's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

more jobs, lower taxes, vocational education

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Government accountability

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Closing of the American Mind, by Allan Bloom

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty

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Campaign finance summary


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Anthony Sabatini campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. House Florida District 11Withdrew primary$378,035 $385,204
2022U.S. House Florida District 11Withdrew primary$1,303,128 $1,302,592
2022U.S. House Florida District 7Lost primary$1,303,128 $1,302,592
2020Florida House of Representatives District 32Won general$70,235 N/A**
2018Florida House of Representatives District 32Won general$86,664 N/A**
Grand total$3,141,191 $2,990,388
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2022

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Noteworthy events

Decision to self-quarantine for coronavirus on January 14, 2021

See also: Government official, politician, and candidate deaths, diagnoses, and quarantines due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

On January 14, Sabatini announced he would self-quarantine after a possible exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.[5] On March 9, 2020, Sabatini announced that he would self-quarantine after having recently attended the Conservative Political Action Conference, where an attendee tested positive for the coronavirus. He returned to work the next day after being cleared by the Florida Department of Health.[6]

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Footnotes

  1. Florida House of Representatives, "Anthony Sabatini," accessed November 5, 2019
  2. Vote Sabatini, "About," accessed November 5, 2019
  3. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 27, 2022
  4. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 25, 2024
  5. CL Tampa, "Florida Rep. Sabatini, who sued cities over mask mandates, now in quarantine after COVID-19 exposure," January 14, 2021
  6. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named coronavirus

Political offices
Preceded by
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Florida House of Representatives District 32
2018-2022
Succeeded by
Thad Altman (R)


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