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Luke Forzley
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Luke Forzley (Republican Party) ran for election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 25. He will not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2026.
Forzley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Luke Forzley was born in Lakeland, Florida. He earned a bachelor's degree from High Point University in 2018. His career experience includes working as an engineer.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2026
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General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Taylor Yarkosky, Banks Helfrich, and Ebo Entsuah are running in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 25 on November 3, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Luke Forzley was born in Lakeland Florida on February 4th 1996. He graduated from High Point University in 2018 with a B.A. in physics and subsequently co-founded a small business to help new startups build their technology infrastructure and navigate the early stages of their business.
- We must ease the burdens on families and small businesses in order to build a solid foundation from which Florida as a whole can grow and thrive.
- Florida must take the lead in America’s development of new technologies as countless businesses flee from failing states like California to ones with more freedoms.
- Floridians must be defended from overreaching government agencies aiming to trample on our constitutional rights and freedoms.
I’m interested in removing artificial roadblocks placed by the government that make life harder for the average person. Whether it be the right to keep and bear arms, running a business, or raising a family.
My first job was as an astrophysics tutor in college. From this role I’ve gained first hand experience in providing quality education to others.
Legislators and the governor should be working closely together to ensure the well being of the people of the state. However, ultimately it is important for the legislators to act as a check against the governor in instances of disagreement to uphold the principles of the constituents they represent.
As Florida grows rapidly it is necessary to ensure the people can afford to thrive with rising home prices and inflation, while bringing in as many businesses and hard working people fleeing more restrictive states for the freer and fairer Florida. Giving families and businesses alike the benefits to grow here is of the utmost importance.
Engrained politicians with a plethora of experience have a tendency to become sluggish and complacently comfortable in their position. Their experience has been shown to only benefit themselves in their efforts to maintain their lifestyle, rather than the constituents they represent.
Without proper coordination between other legislators it is impossible to accomplish specific policy goals with precision. Legislators with common goals must work closely with each other for the benefit of those they represent.
My concerns are with my constituents in Lake County, and ensuring that they have the best quality of life, opportunities, and freedoms. Ultimately, my ambitions are for a greater state and nation, and I aim to be a scalpel that targets and removes government inefficiency.
My first bill would create a property tax credit for families with children, providing meaningful relief to those who are building the foundation of our future. It’s necessary to ease the burden on hardworking families while investing in the long-term growth of our state.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 9, 2024
Current members of the Florida House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Daniel Perez
Majority Leader:Tyler Sirois
Minority Leader:Fentrice Driskell
Representatives
District 1
Michelle Salzman (R)
District 2
Alex Andrade (R)
District 3
Nathan Boyles (R)
District 4
District 5
Shane Abbott (R)
District 6
Philip Griffitts (R)
District 7
Jason Shoaf (R)
District 8
Gallop Franklin (D)
District 9
Allison Tant (D)
District 10
Chuck Brannan (R)
District 11
Sam Garrison (R)
District 12
Wyman Duggan (R)
District 13
Angela Nixon (D)
District 14
Kimberly Daniels (D)
District 15
Dean Black (R)
District 16
Kiyan Michael (R)
District 17
Jessica Baker (R)
District 18
Kim Kendall (R)
District 19
Sam Greco (R)
District 20
Judson Sapp (R)
District 21
Yvonne Hinson (D)
District 22
Chad Johnson (R)
District 23
J.J. Grow (R)
District 24
Ryan Chamberlin (R)
District 25
Taylor Yarkosky (R)
District 26
Nan Cobb (R)
District 27
Richard Gentry (R)
District 28
Bill Partington (R)
District 29
Webster Barnaby (R)
District 30
Chase Tramont (R)
District 31
Tyler Sirois (R)
District 32
Brian Hodgers (R)
District 33
Monique Miller (R)
District 34
Robert Brackett (R)
District 35
Erika Booth (R)
District 36
Rachel Plakon (R)
District 37
Susan Plasencia (R)
District 38
David Smith (R)
District 39
Doug Bankson (R)
District 40
RaShon Young (D)
District 41
Bruce Antone (D)
District 42
Anna Eskamani (D)
District 43
Johanna López (D)
District 44
Jennifer Harris (D)
District 45
Leonard Spencer (D)
District 46
Jose Alvarez (D)
District 47
Paula Stark (R)
District 48
Jon Albert (R)
District 49
District 50
Jennifer Canady (R)
District 51
Josie Tomkow (R)
District 52
John Temple (R)
District 53
Jeff Holcomb (R)
District 54
Randy Maggard (R)
District 55
Kevin Steele (R)
District 56
Brad Yeager (R)
District 57
Adam Anderson (R)
District 58
District 59
Berny Jacques (R)
District 60
Lindsay Cross (D)
District 61
Linda Chaney (R)
District 62
Michele Rayner (D)
District 63
Dianne Hart (D)
District 64
Susan Valdes (R)
District 65
District 66
Traci Koster (R)
District 67
District 68
Lawrence McClure (R)
District 69
Danny Alvarez (R)
District 70
Michael Owen (R)
District 71
Will Robinson (R)
District 72
Bill Conerly (R)
District 73
Fiona McFarland (R)
District 74
James Buchanan (R)
District 75
Danny Nix (R)
District 76
Vanessa Oliver (R)
District 77
Tiffany Esposito (R)
District 78
District 79
District 80
Adam Botana (R)
District 81
Yvette Benarroch (R)
District 82
Lauren Melo (R)
District 83
Kaylee Tuck (R)
District 84
Dana Trabulsy (R)
District 85
Toby Overdorf (R)
District 86
John Snyder (R)
District 87
Mike Caruso (R)
District 88
Jervonte Edmonds (D)
District 89
Debra Tendrich (D)
District 90
Vacant
District 91
District 92
Kelly Skidmore (D)
District 93
Anne Gerwig (R)
District 94
Meg Weinberger (R)
District 95
District 96
Dan Daley (D)
District 97
Lisa Dunkley (D)
District 98
Mitch Rosenwald (D)
District 99
Daryl Campbell (D)
District 100
Chip LaMarca (R)
District 101
Hillary Cassel (R)
District 102
Michael Gottlieb (D)
District 103
Robin Bartleman (D)
District 104
District 105
Marie Woodson (D)
District 106
Fabián Basabe (R)
District 107
Wallace Aristide (D)
District 108
Dotie Joseph (D)
District 109
Ashley Gantt (D)
District 110
Tom Fabricio (R)
District 111
David Borrero (R)
District 112
Alex Rizo (R)
District 113
Vicki Lopez (R)
District 114
District 115
Omar Blanco (R)
District 116
Daniel Perez (R)
District 117
Kevin Chambliss (D)
District 118
Mike Redondo (R)
District 119
District 120
Jim Mooney (R)
Republican Party (87)
Democratic Party (32)
Vacancies (1)
