Carina Santa Maria
Carina Santa Maria Carina Santa Maria earned a high school diploma from Lake Park High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa, and a graduate degree from Dominican University. Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit executive.
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“Affordability: This is the top issue I hear about. The costs of childcare, housing, healthcare, and other essentials, have become out of reach for many middle-class families.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “-Capping homeowners insurance increases -Promoting smart development that strengthens our neighborhoods -Addressing homelessness with housing-first solutions -Expanding Medicaid coverage and investing in community mental health -Protecting and expanding reproductive rights -Raising the minimum wage and always standing with organized labor -Making childcare and early childhood education affordable for every family”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “I am most passionate about policies that support families and youth, including supporting foster youth and human trafficking survivors, building off of my background in managing social work and social service organizations.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))David Mathis
David Mathis David Mathis was born in Chicago, Illinois. He spent nine years in the U.S.
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“I've lived here long enough to see the impact of Springfield's wasteful spending. Families & small businesses are being crushed under higher & higher taxes, while politicians give themselves a pay raise.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “I'm David Mathis and I'm running to bring honest leadership, common sense and accountability back to Springfield. I've lived and worked in this community for years, and I understand the challenges families, seniors and small businesses face every day.”
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