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Benjamin Sandlin

Democrat

Research assistant and student

Benjamin Sandlin is a 22 year old physics student at the University of North Florida and the political director of the Jax Young Democrats1. He is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 12, an open seat, and faces Republican Terrance Freeman on November 3, 20262.

Where they stand 3 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolsmedium
    Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Told News4JAX he will put an end to the siphoning of public school resources to private entities. (2026) source
  • Childcare and pre-KGuarantee low-cost childcare for all families plus universal pre-Kmedium
    Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Told News4JAX he wants to provide universal childcare so every child can start their education strong. (2026) source
  • Housing and growthAllow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downmedium
    Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Told News4JAX he would work with cities to develop high quality, high density housing in communities with work, school and groceries within walking distance. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Ran for House District 12 in 2024 and lost to incumbent Wyman Duggan, receiving 42.9 percent of the vote3.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (3)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 12News4JAX
  2. Candidate Listing, 2026 General ElectionFlorida Division of Elections
  3. 2024 General Election, State Representative (official results)Florida Division of Elections