Who is running for Florida House, District 12 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Florida House, District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Florida House District 12.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Terrance FreemanRepublican | Benjamin SandlinDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| School choice | No public position | No, keep public money in traditional public schoolsQuestionnaire answer · medium |
| Housing and growth | No public position | Allow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downQuestionnaire answer · medium |
| Childcare and pre-K | No public position | Guarantee low-cost childcare for all families plus universal pre-KQuestionnaire answer · medium |
Terrance Freeman
RepublicanJacksonville City Council member (At-Large Group 1)
Terrance Freeman is a former professional baseball player, teacher, coach and school administrator who works as a senior project manager for apprenticeship programs at Miller Electric Company1. He has served on the Jacksonville City Council since 2018 and is the Republican candidate for Florida House District 12, an open seat, facing Democrat Benjamin Sandlin on November 3, 202612.
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.
Benjamin Sandlin
DemocratResearch 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.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.