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Luther Keith Wilkins

Democrat

Insurance agent; U.S. Army veteran

Luther Keith Wilkins is a U.S. Army and Army National Guard veteran who served 12 years, then worked in real estate sales, newspaper advertising and automotive sales management, and now sells voluntary workplace benefits as a licensed insurance agent1. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and living in Parrish, he served as president of the Manatee County NAACP, lost to Michael Owen in 2024 with 41.2 percent, and is running against Owen again in House District 70123.

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

  • School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says billions in taxpayer dollars are being funneled to voucher programs and privately operated schools, draining neighborhood public schools, and that Florida should double down on public education. (2026) source
  • Housing and growthNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says Florida must expand the supply of workforce and affordable housing while matching new development with investment in roads, schools, utilities and public safety, and should leverage existing state and local housing programs. (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, 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

  • Served 12 years in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, including assignment to a nuclear defense program1.
  • Former president of the Manatee County NAACP and former elected Democratic precinct committeeman in Manatee County1.
  • Lost the November 5, 2024 general election for House District 70 to Michael Owen, 58.8 percent to 41.2 percent2.

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. Elect Luther Wilkins (Home and About)Luther Wilkins campaign
  2. Michael Owen (Florida)Ballotpedia
  3. Candidate Listing for 2026 General Election (State Senator and State Representative)Florida Division of Elections