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Steve Byers
Steve Byers (Republican Party) ran for election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 26. Byers lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Byers 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 26
Incumbent Lori Berman defeated Steve Byers in the general election for Florida State Senate District 26 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lori Berman (D) | 54.8 | 122,532 |
 | Steve Byers (R)  | 45.2 | 101,072 | |
| Total votes: 223,604 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lori Berman advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 26.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 26
Steve Byers defeated William Wheelen in the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 26 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Byers | 58.8 | 15,784 |
 | William Wheelen | 41.2 | 11,070 | |
| Total votes: 26,854 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Steve Byers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Byers' 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 what they call today a “Serial Entrepreneur.” In the 1980s they just called it a hard-working person. At ten years old I diligently delivered newspapers, and in high school had a lawn business that made more money than most college graduates. I went to college for Computer Engineering, worked for Bell Northern Research and developed a large Amway business. After learning leadership and success principles, I led development teams from western Pennsylvania to North Carolina. I started a technology consulting business culminating in projects for IBM, the CIA and federal forensic trial support. After a solid decade in the technology business I moved on to develop businesses in aviation, real estate, education, beekeeping, insurance, and I haven’t stopped.
- Election Integrity: This is largely why I stepped up to the Political arena. That’s right I am with you and I can smell a rat. If you don’t think things went wrong in past elections, then you should still support that someone wants to confirm the highest level of integrity. If you think things were not accountable, it's time to make them accountable!
- Your Family's Education: Let the parents be parents; teachers and school boards don’t need to control the way we raise our children. I have had the fortune of homeschooling our kids for the last 14 years. My wife and I ran The Palm Beach Learning Company and we have a heart for the children and families. Whether homeschooling, public schooling, or private schooling, I will advocate for success and not neglect for our children.
- Insurance: Law Insurance is a powerful institution, and the propaganda about this subject is VERY concerning. The most powerful companies in the world are insurance companies and they are padding their pockets at your expense. I have watched this industry for 17 years, and I have seen it get worse and worse for the people. There are better answers! I will fight for you and call out the super-wealth insurance companies on their deceptive self-pity, “legislative” parties, and influences.
Did you know it’s not uncommon for legislators to pass unconstitutional laws? There is a small group of lawyers, some that claim it is a generational honor, who wrote the HOA laws. As a Senator I will see to it that the Senate writes the Laws for YOUR best interest, not the lawyers. Local governance is more powerful than most people know, sometimes unconstitutionally powerful. The power that HOAs and their lawyers try to yield can be tyrannical. It’s time to restore the proper balance. Let’s kick out the liars; vote for Steve Byers. If you need a hero about your personal situation in an HOA, I will be that hero for you.
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See also
2022 Elections
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