Richard Santos (Florida)
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Richard Santos (Republican Party) ran for election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 36. He lost in the Republican primary on August 23, 2022.
Santos completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Richard Santos was born in San Juan. He served in the U.S. Navy. He earned an associate degree from Savannah Technical College in 1995, a bachelor's degree from Eastern Oregon University in 2003, and a graduate degree from Trident University International in 2018. His career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 36
Rachel Plakon defeated Deborah Poulalion in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 36 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rachel Plakon (R)  | 54.6 | 33,934 |
 | Deborah Poulalion (D) | 45.4 | 28,162 | |
| Total votes: 62,096 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 36
Deborah Poulalion defeated Rod Joseph in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 36 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deborah Poulalion | 69.8 | 8,159 |
 | Rod Joseph | 30.2 | 3,533 | |
| Total votes: 11,692 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gretchen Hobkirk (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 36
Rachel Plakon defeated Richard Santos and Angelique Perry in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 36 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rachel Plakon | 65.2 | 8,801 |
 | Richard Santos | 28.4 | 3,827 | |
 | Angelique Perry | 6.4 | 867 | |
| Total votes: 13,495 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Richard Santos completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Santos' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Lots of people talk about what's wrong in the world, but few actually do anything about it. I have dedicated my life to the service of our nation and community. I first called Seminole County home 35 years ago and I've raised a family here (6 daughters and a son).
I have 32 years of military and law enforcement experience. I know how to keep us safe and I know what it means to support and defend the Constitution. I have done it from behind a rifle in a combat zone, and I have done it while chasing criminals down dark alleys at night.
I am a regular guy, and I am not part of the political establishment. I love this country and I love this community, and I will stop at nothing to ensure that our Constitutional rights are protected.
- Public Safety - As a careear law enforcement officer I KNOW how to keep us safe. My opponent and I sat down with over a dozen law enforcement officers from the Fraternal Order of Police and they asked us both the hard questions. I earned the Fraternal Order of Police endorsement because they determined that I am the best choice to keep the citizens of District 36 safe.
- Education - schools are government funded monopolies that do not always meet the needs of our students. I support school choice. I support any measures that will improve the experience and education of students and prepare them for their roles in our modern economy.
- The economy. I am an outsider and not part of the political establishment. Our current Republican state legislature (which includes my opponent's husband, the termed out incumbent she is seeking to replace) almost singlehandedly wrecked out economy by shutting our state down for a year and a half while working Floridians suffered. I will do everything in my power to make sure Florida NEVER shuts down again.
I want us to be safe. I have the hands on experience and I know what works and what doesn't.
I want us to be free. I will oppose any efforts at any level to restrict any of the Constitutional rights of my constituents.
I believe in Constitutional Carry and believe every citizen deserves to be able to protect themselves.
I want our children safe in schools.
I want citizens to be free to raise and educate their children how they see fit.
I believe that citizens deserve the right to live, work, and worship in freedom, security, and opportunity free from government over reach.
I look up to my grandfather. He came to this country with nothing and he believed in the American dream. He joined the Navy months after Pearl Harbor and saw combat on numerous fronts.
As a child I sat on his lap and I was in awe of the bravery and sacrifices of his generation. His service inspired me to commit my life to the service of this country and my community, where I've protected the citizens of our country and community.
It hasn't always been easy, and sometimes it's been dangerous, but it's been worth it. And I would do it all over again.
The Declaration of Independence and The Constiution
Integrity
A strict adherence to the Constitution
A record of service and sacrifice
I have a proven record of service and sacrifice to our country and community.
That I love this country and I love tis community and I want to leave it a better place for future generations.
The Bible - it has everything you need.
The ideal relationship between a governor and state legislature is on where they both work together to protect the rights of citizens and provide a robust economic and educational framework that puts a premium on the long term success of the State.
Weak and ineffective Legislators who forget that they work for the citizens of the State.
No. Our Founding Fathers did not intend for there to be career politicians.
Our Founding Fathers did not intend for there to be political dynasties.
Yes. Relationships are vital in order to get things done.
Criminal Justice
Military Affairs
Public Safety
Budget and Finance
Ron Paul
Ron DeSantis
Ronald Reagan
Donald Trump
I have heard on numerous occasions from constituents that they feel their voice is not being heard. They are tired of the political corruption that has spouses running to replace their termed out husbands, and they feel like Tallahassee is out of touch with the average person.
They want an average guy, a neighbor, a friend, to represent them and put their needs first.
There should be no compromise when it comes to the issue of Constitutional Rights.
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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 13, 2022
