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Janelle Perez
Janelle Perez (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 38. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Perez also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 27th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022.
Perez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2022
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 38
Alexis Calatayud defeated Janelle Perez in the general election for Florida State Senate District 38 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alexis Calatayud (R) | 54.4 | 93,741 |
 | Janelle Perez (D)  | 45.6 | 78,625 | |
| Total votes: 172,366 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Janelle Perez advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 38.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Alexis Calatayud advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 38.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Janelle Perez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Perez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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At the age of 28, Janelle was diagnosed with Stage IV Follicular Lymphoma, an aggressive, incurable cancer. After her diagnosis, Janelle moved to Miami in order to prioritize her health and start a family with her wife, Monica. Today, she is one of the owners of a Hispanic-owned and family-owned Medicare company in Miami-Dade County. It is one of Florida’s fastest growing Medicare companies, providing affordable, high-quality medical services to Medicare beneficiaries in the county.
As a mother, first-generation American, and businesswoman, Janelle is running for State Senate to fight for opportunities for every child and family. Her personal experience battling illness and professional experience as an advocate and business owner has deepened her commitment to ensuring every Floridian has access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. In Florida’s State Senate, she will be a champion for improving access to healthcare, protecting our environment, and supporting our small businesses.- Access to affordable, high quality healthcare for all Floridians
- Supporting small businesses is critical to reviving our economy
- Fight to make our communities more affordable, including housing, transportation and good paying jobs.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House Florida District 27 |
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