Florida State Senate District 28

“Lauren Melo is a conservative Republican who fights to protect our second amendment rights, honor our veterans, cut bureaucratic red tape, and grow the economy. Born and raised in Southwest Florida, she is the proud mom of three and has been active in our community for years.” (Campaign website (laurenmelo.com))

“Restore decency, dignity and democracy to Southwest Florida and the nation. End the insults, disparagement and hatred, prejudice and rage that have come to characterize our public life.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“We need to keep our local governments strong. The state government in Tallahassee has been steadily eroding the authority and autonomy of town, city and county governments in large part to override local land use restrictions and citizen input.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“Climate change! Climate change! Climate change! If we don't face the climate challenge there won't be a Florida.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))