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Candidate

Brian Hawkins

Republican

Former Hernando County Commissioner, District 2

Brian Hawkins is a U.S. Navy veteran and business owner who chaired the Hernando County Commission, according to his campaign site2. He announced his resignation from the commission on June 10, 2026, to run for the Florida House3. His campaign site lists lower taxes, E-Verify compliance by subcontractors and support for law enforcement among his priorities, and he faces Democrat Tony Claude and Constitution Party candidate Christopher Anger on November 3, 202621.

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, 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, Childcare and pre-K, 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

  • Hernando County commissioner for District 2, including a term as chairman; announced his resignation on June 10, 2026, to run for House District 533.

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

Sources (3)

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  1. Candidate Listing for 2026 General ElectionFlorida Division of Elections
  2. Brian Hawkins for Florida House District 53Campaign website
  3. Hawkins resigns from County Commission; Campbell won’t seek re-electionTampa Bay Beacons