Florida House of Representatives District 2 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Florida House of Representatives District 2 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 2

Incumbent Alex Andrade defeated Carollyn Taylor in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alex Andrade (R)	63.6	44,459
		Carollyn Taylor (D)	36.4	25,440

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 69,899
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Alex Andrade (R)

I have fought alongside Gov. DeSantis to make Florida the freest state in the country.

I have brought more record funding home for our roads and our schools.

I consistently uphold my oath to the US and Florida Constitution.

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Protecting our environment

Affordable and accessible healthcare

Legalizing and decriminalizing cannabis

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Alex Andrade (R)

Transportation, Healthcare and our Commerce/Regulatory systems.

Carollyn Taylor (D)

As a Pensacola local and Tate High School Alumni who completed agricultural science, Carollyn has a passion for the environment. Hardening our structures in our community to stand the threat of increased hurricane and weather activity will be a priority for Taylor if elected to office.

Making sure our beaches are protected and preserved for generations to come, while protecting our wildlife continues to inspire Taylor to fight for our area.

Taylor also believes that Floridians sgould not be strapped with rising energy prices and high costs of living. Taylor will be conscious on being the peoples voice and staying out of the pockets of monopolies like FP&L.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Carollyn looks up to Senator Elizabeth Warren. She likes Warren’s campaign chant of “Dream Big, Fight Hard” so much that Taylor commissioned the phrase in her porch by an artist of the Pensacola Graffiti Bridge.

Taylor believes following the example of a strong woman from Oklahoma running for office, is an inspiration to women and girls everywhere.

While working for Senator Warren during her persistential run, Carollyn felt empowered by the liberty green Campaign color and the pinky promises Warren made with hundreds of girls across re country stating: “Promise me you’ll remember girls can run for President, because that’s what girls do.”

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

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Accidental Polititician by Adam Hattersley.

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

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Honesty and integrity. Carollyn’s father always taught her that “the only thing a man or woman has in this world is their word, and without that, they have nothing.”

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Honesty and integrity. Carollyn’s father always taught her that “the only thing a man or woman has in this world is their word, and without that, they have nothing.”

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Anti corruption and anti monopoly.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Carollyn would like to leave a legacy of diverse, open minded, politicians able to be elected in the Florida Panhandle. She continues to work with voters and often uses the phrase “country before party.” Taylor believes in a Northwest Florida that chooses politicians based in character and community service— not by the name of their party.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

9/11 was the first major historical event Carollyn remembers. Taylor was a third grader at A.K. Suter elementary at the time.

Taylor’s teacher, Mrs. Fields, allowed her students to watch the news until Taylor’s parents withdrew her and her sister from class.

It was a somber day in history, but it taught Taylor even then the need for solid representation that cares deeply about the safety and security of our country.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Carollyn’s first job was at Shoe Station off of Davis Hwy in Pensacola. She worked here for most of her sophomore year in high school and learned a lot about organizing shoes, shoe types, and how to help customers find the perfect fit. Taylor’s most memorable moment from this job was receiving a 2 dollar bill from a satasfied customer, which she still has today.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Gandalf the White from Lord of the Rings.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

“Forever and ever, Amen” by Randy Travis.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Communication and willingness to work across the aisle. If that does not exist, it creates turmoil that ultimately hurts Floridians.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Facing the ever changing weather and climate crisis. We must address this and find sustainable, long term, solutions. Places like Miami, marine life, and our coastal shores cannot handle the stress of inaction.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Yes. Not only has Carollyn worked four election cycles in politics, she has experienced the politics in insurance and healthcare, too.

With that being said, Taylor is also a champion for every day people running for office such as teachers, doctors, and service workers.

A legislative body without the representation of every day citizens can backfire when it comes to greed and ulterior motives that are self serving.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Carollyn Taylor (D)

It’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators so you can work in the same room.

However, often times, when watching Florida TV, these relationships don’t translate well across the aisle during legislative session which deeply concerns me.

When bills are being passed on a straight partisan basis, it leaves room for corruption and inequality.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

If the Fl-01 becomes seriously flippable for a Democrat, Taylor sees herself running for Congress.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Wedgewood. Justice for Wedgewood’s environmental crisis would be great. A woman who has now passed from extensive health issues shared stories of a 4 year old with COPD. Heartbreaking injustice for this environmental racism that has occured.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Carollyn Taylor (D)

When my co-workers yell “THC ya later!”

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Carollyn Taylor (D)

Yes. Compromise can be difficult, especially with opposing views, but often times it’s necessary to get the job done. However, with matters concerning Floridians health and the right to achieve true life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, officials should stand firm on the side of the people, and not shady back door deals by politicians that are only self serving.

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