Private citizen; retired banking and financial services executive

Gerald Baldi, 70, of Bradenton worked in advertising, real estate, financial services and banking and helps organize Indivisible Manatee rallies¹. He entered the race in March 2026, won the August 18 Democratic primary with about 67 percent of the vote, and faces Senate President-designate Jim Boyd on November 3¹²³.

Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• Housing and growthNo single answer fitsmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign platform calls for building infrastructure before any new home building projects. (2026-08) source
  • Told the Manatee Chamber of Commerce he would pass a law requiring impact studies and approval from surrounding communities, with infrastructure built first, before construction is allowed. (2026) source
• Energy and climateNo single answer fitslow

  Said · low confidence

  • His platform includes developing clean water and affordable solar energy. (2026-08) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, School choice, 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, 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.