Florida's 15th state House district includes part of Duval County.
Two-term incumbent Jay Fant did not seek reelection. Wyman Duggan won a three-way Republican primary in August and faces Democrat Tracye Ann Polson in the November general election.
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Republican |
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Age: 49
Candidate's family: Married, 3 children
Occupation: Attorney
Education: B.A. The University of the South; J.D. William & Mary
Political experience: No previous elected office
Summarize your political platform in 10 words or less.
Safe streets, successful kids, a vibrant economy, a culture of opportunity
What do you see as the top three issues in this race?
Public safety, education reform, economic growth
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
I can deliver for the district and our community on Day 1; there will be no learning curve.
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
Helping to ensure the safety and economic prosperity of our community.
Website: wymanduggan.com
Social media: Facebook / Twitter
Democratic |
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Age: 58
Candidate's family: Husband - Kevin M. Clair and we have 5 grown children between us.
Occupation: Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, President, Tracye A. Polson, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., P.A.
Education: B.A., Human Relations, Master of Social Work, and Ph.D., Clinical Social Work
Political experience: Volunteer with Maryland Campaigns
Summarize your political platform in 10 words or less.
Strengthen public schools, keep public safe, assure affordable healthcare.
What do you see as the top three issues in this race?
1. Public education
2. Affordable and reliable healthcare
3. Fighting crime and public safety
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
As a mother, licensed mental health professional, small business owner, daughter of an Army veteran, and breast cancer survivor, I have more than 20 years of experience working with children, parents and families. I'm in the community daily helping people resolve issues they face in their lives, homes and businesses. My experience in mental and behavioral health has prepared me to engage conversations in a different way - a third way that's less stridently partisan - to find common ground in Tallahassee and to work toward solutions that will hold the needs of all people at the center of policy discussions and be reflected in the laws that are passed in the legislature.
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
I believe we ALL - individuals, families, neighborhoods and businesses across the area want similar things - a good paying job, safe homes and streets, schools that thrive and produce children who are educated and can get a job that provides self-respect and an income that provides security, and freedom from fear that a single health crisis may bankrupt our family. Not everyone has in their neighborhood a great public school, has affordable health insurance, and has a job that can support their family, or a feeling of safety from crime.
Delivering on these goals, through my own initiatives in Tallahassee and by working effectively across the aisle with other members of the legislature, so that individuals' lives are improved, and families and businesses are strengthened - that's how I would want my time in office remembered. It's what I've worked toward for others my whole life, and I am already working on now in my job and community volunteering.
Website: polsonforjacksonville.com
Social media: Facebook / Twitter