Gus Michael Bilirakis
No stated position found.
U.S. Representative, District 12
FL-12
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Who's running
3 candidates, in ballot order.
Party codes, as the ballot prints them: REP, Republican Party of Florida; DEM, Florida Democratic Party; NPA, no party affiliation.
Gus Michael Bilirakis
REPMember of the U.S. House now: Yes
Full profile: Gus Michael BilirakisCampaign website: bilirakisforcongress.com: Gus Michael BilirakisFlag this brief as biased: Gus Michael Bilirakis
Kimberly Overman
DEMMember of the U.S. House now: No
Full profile: Kimberly OvermanCampaign website: kimberlyoverman.com: Kimberly OvermanFlag this brief as biased: Kimberly Overman
Branden Scrivener
NPAMember of the U.S. House now: No
Full profile: Branden ScrivenerCampaign website: brandenscrivenerfl.info: Branden ScrivenerFlag this brief as biased: Branden Scrivener
“No stated position found” means we found no position on that issue that passed our checks on the candidate’s own campaign website, not that they have none. We never fill the gap. Why a position can be missed
Kimberly Overman
Kimberly knows what it’s like to juggle bills and worry about rent. In Congress, she’ll fight for real solutions to rising costs, including affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and fair wages.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Branden Scrivener
No stated position found.
Gus Michael Bilirakis
Gus delivered the new $6,000 senior tax exemption , championed no tax on tips and no tax on overtime , and continues to push affordability legislation that puts money back in working families' pockets, including ending taxation on Social Security, lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and his new homeowners insurance deduction.
Source:bilirakisforcongress.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Kimberly Overman
Healthcare isn’t a luxury—it’s a right. Kimberly will work to expand access to care, lower prescription costs, and defend reproductive rights and mental health services.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrievedKimberly has seen firsthand how medical bills can destabilize families. She will work to lower prescription drug costs, expand coverage—especially mental health care—and protect access to reproductive services. No one should have to choose between seeing a doctor and paying their rent.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrievedWith over 45,000 veterans and active-duty personnel in the district, Kimberly knows our service members deserve more than just symbolic support. She’ll fight to improve access to VA care, mental health services, job training, and transitional support for returning veterans.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Branden Scrivener
No stated position found.
Gus Michael Bilirakis
Securing the southern border to choke off cartels driving fentanyl into our communities.
Source:bilirakisforcongress.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Kimberly Overman
No stated position found.
Branden Scrivener
No stated position found.
Gus Michael Bilirakis
No stated position found.
Kimberly Overman
No stated position found.
Branden Scrivener
No stated position found.
Other issues they raise
More issues we quoted from each candidate’s own campaign website, listed under that candidate. They aren’t lined up side by side, so the same issue can appear under more than one name.
Gus Michael Bilirakis
Property insurance costs1 quote from Gus Michael Bilirakis
Taking on skyrocketing homeowners insurance with the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act, up to a $10,000 above-the-line deduction.
Source:bilirakisforcongress.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Cost of living in Florida1 quote from Gus Michael Bilirakis
Gus delivered the new $6,000 senior tax exemption , championed no tax on tips and no tax on overtime , and continues to push affordability legislation that puts money back in working families' pockets, including ending taxation on Social Security, lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and his new homeowners insurance deduction.
Source:bilirakisforcongress.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Kimberly Overman
Housing affordability2 quotes from Kimberly Overman
Kimberly knows what it’s like to juggle bills and worry about rent. In Congress, she’ll fight for real solutions to rising costs, including affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and fair wages.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrievedAs someone who grew up in a working-class household and has helped others manage through financial hardship, Kimberly understands the urgent need for economic stability. In Congress, she’ll fight for increased investment in affordable housing, expanded transportation options, and stronger support for working families and small businesses. She believes housing, transit, and child care are essential infrastructure—and should be treated as such.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Abortion policy3 quotes from Kimberly Overman
Healthcare isn’t a luxury—it’s a right. Kimberly will work to expand access to care, lower prescription costs, and defend reproductive rights and mental health services.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrievedKimberly has seen firsthand how medical bills can destabilize families. She will work to lower prescription drug costs, expand coverage—especially mental health care—and protect access to reproductive services. No one should have to choose between seeing a doctor and paying their rent.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrievedKimberly trusts people to make their own healthcare decisions. She will fight to restore and protect the right to abortion and access to reproductive care—because these decisions belong to individuals, not politicians
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Public school funding and teachers2 quotes from Kimberly Overman
Every child deserves a strong start. Kimberly will fight for fully funded public schools, better teacher pay, and pathways to college, trade careers, and lifelong learning.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrievedKimberly believes public education is the foundation of opportunity. She will advocate for stronger investments in schools, competitive teacher pay, and expanded access to early childhood education, vocational training, and higher education that prepares students for good-paying jobs.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Career, vocational and higher education2 quotes from Kimberly Overman
Every child deserves a strong start. Kimberly will fight for fully funded public schools, better teacher pay, and pathways to college, trade careers, and lifelong learning.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrievedKimberly believes public education is the foundation of opportunity. She will advocate for stronger investments in schools, competitive teacher pay, and expanded access to early childhood education, vocational training, and higher education that prepares students for good-paying jobs.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Crime policy, policing and courts2 quotes from Kimberly Overman
Safe communities start with smart investments. Kimberly supports balanced public safety policies that combine law enforcement with prevention, youth programs, and mental health care.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrievedKimberly supports public safety policies that work: strong law enforcement paired with investments in mental health services, youth engagement, and community-led crime prevention. She knows safety comes from both accountability and opportunity.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Climate and environment (national)1 quote from Kimberly Overman
For Florida families, climate change isn’t abstract – it shows up in flooding, rising insurance costs, water quality, and extreme heat. Kimberly understands that climate resilience is affordability: when communities skip investment in drainage, flood mitigation, and clean water infrastructure, families pay through higher premiums and repair bills. In Congress, she’ll fight for resilient infrastructure, protection of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and environmental justice for the communities hit hardest – because safeguarding our air, water, and coastline lowers long-term costs for working families.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Storm resilience and flood protection1 quote from Kimberly Overman
For Florida families, climate change isn’t abstract – it shows up in flooding, rising insurance costs, water quality, and extreme heat. Kimberly understands that climate resilience is affordability: when communities skip investment in drainage, flood mitigation, and clean water infrastructure, families pay through higher premiums and repair bills. In Congress, she’ll fight for resilient infrastructure, protection of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and environmental justice for the communities hit hardest – because safeguarding our air, water, and coastline lowers long-term costs for working families.
Source:kimberlyoverman.com (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Branden Scrivener
Public school funding and teachers1 quote from Branden Scrivener
We have shifted our focus to develop Charter and other 3rd party school systems over public education. I believe in parent choice, the problem stems from where that choice funding comes from. Funding for public education should not be diverted to these programs. Teachers need to be supported and valued. Students and staff should feel safe in the public school system. We must take steps to ensure our children are not harmed while attending school.
Source:brandenscrivenerfl.info (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
School choice and vouchers1 quote from Branden Scrivener
We have shifted our focus to develop Charter and other 3rd party school systems over public education. I believe in parent choice, the problem stems from where that choice funding comes from. Funding for public education should not be diverted to these programs. Teachers need to be supported and valued. Students and staff should feel safe in the public school system. We must take steps to ensure our children are not harmed while attending school.
Source:brandenscrivenerfl.info (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved
Growth, development and land conservation1 quote from Branden Scrivener
Your data should be protected and required to be accessed by the government with the use of a warrant. They should not be able to buy your consumer data on the market to create their own lists and data. Overdevelopment is an issue here in Florida. We must maintain our communities while expanding in ways residents actually want. No AI data centers paid for by Floridians. We need to expand public transportation to reduce traffic and provide an alternative to the expensive auto insurance industry.
Source:brandenscrivenerfl.info (opens in a new tab)· From the candidate· retrieved