Florida State House District 53: candidates

Current seat holder: Jeff Holcomb.

Christopher Anger

Christopher Anger (Constitution Party) is running for election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 53. The Constitution Party primary for this office on August 18, 2026, was canceled.

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“I’m running for Florida House of Representative District 53 because I believe Government belongs to the People as our founders designed it.” (Campaign website (christopheranger.com))

Tony Claude

Tony Claude The Democratic primary for this office on August 18, 2026, was canceled.

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“I will fight reckless tariffs and failed policies that pushed Tampa Bay grocery prices to #2 in the nation, spiked gas 44%, and drove Florida home insurance to nearly double the national average — while 1 in 5 Florida children go hungry and 60% of middle-income families can't afford groceries.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“With 5.1M Floridians on Medicare and 4.3M on Medicaid, I will never cut these programs — and will fight to expand Medicaid using the $4 billion of our tax dollars Florida turns away every year to close the coverage gap trapping 388,000 Floridians without health care.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“Weeki Wachee — one of District 53's crown jewels — is choking on nitrates and algae from fertilizer runoff and water overuse, threatening the Nature Coast we love.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Brian Hawkins

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“"Government exists to protect our freedom and spend taxpayer dollars wisely, not expand its own footprint.” (Campaign website (brianhawkinsforflorida.com))

“Brian proudly stands with law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders. He supports policies that give them the resources they need to protect our communities while holding violent criminals fully accountable.” (Campaign website (brianhawkinsforflorida.com))

“Florida's future depends on strong conservative leadership. Together, we can keep taxes low, protect our freedoms, support law enforcement, strengthen our economy, and preserve the values that make our communities strong.” (Campaign website (brianhawkinsforflorida.com))