House District 43

johanna lopez

Democratic Party (incumbent)

Amendment 1, Partisan School Board Elections: Oppose

Amendment 2, Right to Hunt and Fish: Oppose

Amendment 3, Marijuana Legalization Initiative:  Support

Amendment 4, Right to Abortion Initiative:  Support

Amendment 5, Annual Inflation Adjustment for Homestead Property Tax Exemption Value: Oppose

Amendment 6, Repeal of Public Financing for Statewide Campaigns: Oppose

1. Do you support the recent efforts to restrict access to reading materials in public schools? No

2. Do you favor placement of religious symbols or displays in government spaces? No

3. Would you support statewide human rights protections for the LGBTQIA+ community? Yes

4. Do you support allowing public school employees to pray with students during school or at school-sanctioned activities? No

5. Do you believe that allocating taxpayer funds to religious organizations or faith-based initiatives violates the establishment clauses in the US and Florida Constitutions? Yes

6. Do you support policies that ensure climate change education in public school is based solely on scientific evidence and without influence from religious perspectives? Yes

Candidate comments:

“Religious freedom is essential to democracy,‬‭ allowing individuals to‬‭ practice their faith freely. My family taught me values rooted in faith, but I believe in a‬ separation of church and state to ensure fairness and inclusivity.”

joe melendez

Republican Party

No response received.