Whitney Fox
Whitney Fox (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 13th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Fox completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Whitney Fox was born in Florida. Fox earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida in 2009. Her career experience includes working as a communications director.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2024
Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Democratic primary)
Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 13
Incumbent Anna Paulina Luna defeated Whitney Fox and Tony D'Arrigo in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 13 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Anna Paulina Luna (R) | 54.8 | 225,636 |
 | Whitney Fox (D)  | 45.2 | 185,930 | |
 | Tony D'Arrigo (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 27 | |
| Total votes: 411,593 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13
Whitney Fox defeated Sabrina Bousbar, Liz Dahan, Mark Weinkrantz, and John Liccione in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Whitney Fox | 57.9 | 29,678 |
 | Sabrina Bousbar | 17.4 | 8,929 | |
 | Liz Dahan | 13.5 | 6,904 | |
 | Mark Weinkrantz | 7.2 | 3,697 | |
 | John Liccione | 3.9 | 2,013 | |
| Total votes: 51,221 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Peter Owen (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anna Paulina Luna advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13.
Endorsements
Fox received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Fox's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.
- U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D)
- U.S. Rep Lois Frankel (D)
- U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)
- State Sen Janet Cruz (D)
- Strate Rep. Lindsay Cross (D)
- Frmr. State Rep. Ben Diamond (D)
- Frmr. Flordia Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink (D)
- EMILY's List
Campaign themes
2024
Video for Ballotpedia
| Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released December 8, 2023 |
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Whitney Fox completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fox's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Whitney has worked extensively in our community to help build a better public transportation system to ensure everyone in our community has access to safe, reliable and affordable transportation. Most recently, in her position at Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, Whitney served as an advocate at the local, state, and federal level for public transportation solutions and has secured funding for and built innovative programs such as the successful launch of the SunRunner Bus Rapid Transit Service. Whitney has worked with both Republicans and Democrats to improve Pinellas County’s transportation system and create jobs.
Whitney understands the hardships facing Florida families. She believes it’s time we had a representative focused on supporting hard working Americans, protecting our fundamental freedoms – including a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions, and increasing opportunities for everyone in Pinellas County.- Tackle the Affordability Crisis: Addressing the affordability crisis is a top priority. We must combat inflation and rein in spiraling insurance rates. I plan to work tirelessly to reduce energy costs, housing expenses, and the cost of everyday goods while expanding affordable housing options. This includes strengthening supply chains, stopping corporations/monopolies from price gouging, revising zoning regulations, and incentives for first time home buyers and developers to increase supply.
- Protect Reproductive Rights and our Fundamental Freedoms: As a mother of two young girls, it is vital that we protect a woman’s right to make her own healthcare and reproductive decisions and expand access to birth control. We must stop those in Congress pushing for a national abortion ban and enshrine Roe as federal law. Additionally, I am committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination, supporting our LGBTQIA+ community, and upholding the values of liberty and equality for all.
- Save Social Security and Medicare: I am firmly opposed to the proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Protecting these programs is crucial for our seniors and future retirees. I will also fight for measures to lower prescription drug costs, making healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone.
Many are struggling to afford taking care of their family. I am committed to supporting American families by advocating for comprehensive paid family, parental, and medical leave policies. Recognizing the importance of early childhood development, I will push for universal pre-K access and substantial childcare assistance. These measures aim to relieve the burden on working families and ensure a strong foundation for our children's future.
Grow the Middle Class:
To strengthen and expand the middle class, my focus will be on investing in our people and local communities. This includes increased educational opportunities, job training programs and meaningful tax relief to working families and small businesses. These steps are essential for creating a robust and resilient middle class.
Protect our Environment:
Rick Kriseman - Former Mayor of St. Petersburg
Adam Hattersley - Former State Representative and 2022 Nominee for Florida CFO
René Flowers - Pinellas County Commissioner
Michael Smith - Largo City Commissioner
Jeff Gow - Dunedin City Commissioner
Jamie Robinson - Largo City Commissioner
Deborah Figgs-Sanders - St. Petersburg City Councilmember
Lisset Hanewicz - St. Petersburg City Councilmember
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Campaign website
Fox's campaign website stated the following:
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Tackle the Affordability and Insurance Crisis: Addressing the affordability crisis is my top priority. We must combat inflation by strengthening supply chains while standing up to corporate greed and price-gouging. I will fight to lower the costs of prescription drugs by capping the costs of high-demand medications and expand the $35 cap for insulin to everyone, not just seniors. People should not have to choose between paying rent and life saving medication. Most importantly, we must rein in spiraling insurance rates. Given the scale and complexity of failing insurance markets across the country, it is clear that state-level actions alone are insufficient. I propose the creation of a federal homeowners insurance policy for natural disasters covering primary residences, stepping in where private insurers are failing, and offering the stability and affordability we desperately need. Protect Reproductive Rights and our Fundamental Freedoms: As a mother of two young girls, it is vital that we protect a woman’s right to make her own healthcare and reproductive decisions and expand access to birth control. We must stop those in Congress pushing for a national abortion ban and enshrine Roe as federal law. Additionally, I am committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination, supporting our LGBTQIA+ community, and upholding the values of liberty and equality for all. Strengthen Social Security and Medicare: I stand firmly against any attempts to undermine Social Security and Medicare. These programs are vital lifelines for our seniors and future retirees, and I’m committed to protecting and strengthening them. Additionally, I’ll champion efforts to lower prescription drug costs, ensuring that quality healthcare is both accessible and affordable for all Floridians. By safeguarding these essential programs we can provide greater financial security and peace of mind to our seniors. Promote Affordable Housing: The lack of affordable housing in Florida, with skyrocketing rents and home prices has put a tremendous strain on families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Many hardworking people in our community are being priced out of their homes, forced to make impossible choices between paying their mortgage/rent and meeting other basic needs. This is unacceptable, and it’s time for change. I will fight to stop large corporations from buying thousands of homes in Tampa Bay – raising both home and rental prices. I will push for increased down payment assistance and low interest loans for first-time home buyers. In addition, I support expanding rental assistance, tax incentives for affordable housing development, updating zoning laws, and encouraging the construction of ADUs. Defend Democracy and Good Government: Our democratic institutions face unprecedented challenges from those who deny or seek to overturn legitimate election results. Now more than ever we need to fight back and protect our democratic principles. I pledge to: defend voting rights to ensure every eligible citizen can participate in our democracy; reduce the influence of money and special interests in our political system; support legislation to prohibit members of Congress from trading individual stocks. Furthermore, Politicians should never play games with people’s lives and livelihoods by shutting down the government or threatening not to raise the debt ceiling. Such actions are irresponsible, treat the armed services and civil servants as pawns, hurt our economy, raise interest rates and harm the dollar’s standing as a global currency. Support Florida Families: Many are struggling to afford taking care of their family. I am committed to supporting American families by advocating for comprehensive paid family, parental, and medical leave policies. Recognizing the importance of early childhood development, I will push for universal pre-K access and substantial child care assistance. These measures aim to relieve the burden on working families and ensure a strong foundation for our children’s future. Protect our Environment and Beaches: Florida’s natural beauty is our greatest asset. I’ll fight for clean energy, environmental protection, and hurricane-resilient infrastructure. This approach will preserve our state for future generations while creating jobs and lowering costs. By embracing sustainable technologies, we can lead in clean energy, achieve energy independence, and secure our economic future. From our beaches to the Everglades, we’ll safeguard Florida’s ecosystems while driving innovation and growth. Support our Veterans: Our veterans have made immeasurable sacrifices for our nation, and they deserve our unwavering support. This commitment is personal for me—several of my family members have served, and my father actively assists homeless veterans with housing. I will champion initiatives to enhance healthcare services for our veterans, addressing both physical and mental health needs. I’m dedicated to tackling the crisis of veteran homelessness and expanding access to comprehensive mental health resources. These aren’t just policy goals; they’re moral imperatives. Together, we can ensure that those who’ve defended our freedoms receive the care and respect they’ve rightfully earned. Secure Our Borders and Fix Immigration: I support securing our borders with advanced technology and increased manpower to deter illegal crossings. We must crack down on human traffickers and drug cartels exploiting our broken system. At the same time, we need comprehensive immigration reform to create a fair and efficient process for legal immigration. Addressing root causes of migration, such as violence and poverty, and ensuring swift, fair adjudication of asylum claims are essential for maintaining order and security. We must put solutions and our security over partisanship.[2] |
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| —Whitney Fox's campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 16, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Whitney Fox's campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 19, 2024
