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Brian Hawkins

Republican · Florida · 2026

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Florida House District 53Florida · 2026Hernando County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Cutting taxes and government spending
  • Strengthening E-Verify requirements for subcontractors
  • Defending Second Amendment, property and parental rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brian Hawkins is a U.S. Navy veteran and business owner who chaired the Hernando County Commission before resigning in June 2026 to run for the House 53 seat, per Tampa Bay Beacons and his campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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