Belinda Ford

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Belinda Ford
Image of Belinda Ford
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Edgewater High School

Associate

International Seminary, 2012

Other

Avanti Hair School, 2001

Personal
Birthplace
Orlando, Fla.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Activist
Contact

Belinda Ford (Republican Party) (also known as BeBe) ran for election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 40. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Belinda Ford was born in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from Edgewater High School. She earned an associate degree from the International Seminary in 2012 and graduated from Avanti Hair School in 2021. Her career experience includes working as an activist and as founder and Executive Director of Fiona Jackson Center for Pregnancy.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 40

Incumbent LaVon Bracy Davis defeated Belinda Ford in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 40 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of LaVon Bracy Davis
LaVon Bracy Davis (D)
 
67.5
 
42,909
Image of Belinda Ford
Belinda Ford (R) Candidate Connection
 
32.5
 
20,674

Total votes: 63,583
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent LaVon Bracy Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 40.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Belinda Ford advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 40.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ford in this election.

Pledges

Ford signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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Pastor, business owner, and passionate advocate for the unborn. She has a unique ability to empower women living in poverty and connect with those who are abortion-minded. Her dedication to the cause has resulted in saving countless babies from abortion and transforming the lives of women through Christ. As the founder and Executive Director of the Fiona Jackson Center for Pregnancy, Belinda has made it her mission to provide care and support to pregnant women in need. She also dedicated five years to local youth and evangelistic ministries as an Associate Pastor, where she worked tirelessly to bring hope and healing to young people in her community.
  • Preparation-Education Schools are a place to prepare our children and young adults for societal relations to make our communities a greater living experience. The notion of indoctrination and waving parents rights, which brings a negative impact to the future of District 40.
  • Prevention-Crime There are communities in District 40 that are overwhelmed with crime. I want to comprise strategies and measures that seek to reduce the risk of crimes occurring, and their potential harmful effects on individuals of District 40 and our surrounding communities.
  • Profit-Economic Development When it comes to economic development, I want to remind District 40 simply what that means. Purely, the creation of wealth in which community benefits are created. This wealth comes from the constituents of district 40 by creating their own businesses and building future capital.
Children and Families and life affirming policies
My grandfather, Nap Ford, was a commissioner for over 20 years and was well respected in the City of Orlando. Although some might have considered me an illegitimate grandchild, he never treated me that way. He always made sure I knew who he was in my life.
They demonstrate honesty, transparency, and strong ethical standards, ensuring trust and respect from their constituents.

They take responsibility for their actions and decisions, being answerable to the public and willing to admit mistakes.

They show genuine concern for the well-being of their constituents, listening to their needs and working to address their concerns.

They possess a clear and forward-thinking vision for the future, setting strategic goals and inspiring others to work towards shared objectives.

They are effective communicators, able to convey their ideas clearly and listen actively to feedback from the community.
They are capable of making informed, timely, and fair decisions, often under pressure, considering the best interests of all stakeholders.

They demonstrate dedication to their role, working tirelessly to serve their community and fulfill their promises.

They work well with others, building coalitions and partnerships to achieve common goals and resolve conflicts.

They are flexible and open to change, able to navigate complex and evolving political landscapes.

They maintain openness in their actions and policies, ensuring that government operations are visible and understandable to the public.

They promote diversity and ensure that all voices in the community are heard and considered in decision-making processes.

They approach challenges creatively and analytically, seeking effective solutions to complex.
I’m advocate for children and family, innovative organizer. I am a honest person.
I helped empower our underprivileged communities to become resilient and thriving..
The Bible, never gets old.
To agree what is best for the constituents, but putting the people first.
Yes I believe it beneficial, but not a must… Community leaders are viable to providing leadership in government.
Future Youth Bill: I want to work with 501(c)(3) organizations in District 40 to provide technical or trade options for high school graduates who are not interested in college.
Community Affairs Committee Education & Employment Committee
I believe the government should be accountable and transparent about tax payers dollars.

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Campaign finance summary


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Belinda Ford campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Florida House of Representatives District 40Lost general$10,981 $10,944
Grand total$10,981 $10,944
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

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 28, 2024


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