Who is running for Florida House, District 82 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Florida House, District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Florida House District 82.
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 | Arthur BoyerDemocrat | Liesa PriddyRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration | No public position | Deport everyone here illegally, as quickly as possibleSaid · medium |
| School choice | No public position | Yes, universal school choice for every familySaid · medium |
Arthur Boyer
DemocratPrivate citizen (educator)
Dr. Arthur Boyer, EdD, describes himself as an educator, community leader and advocate with more than two decades of involvement in District 821. His platform covers housing and affordability, public schools, health care and mental health access, due process and equal protection, and Everglades restoration and storm resilience2.
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.
Liesa Priddy
RepublicanRancher and landowner; former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission member
Liesa Priddy is a long-time Immokalee rancher and landowner with a business degree and an environmental studies degree, whose background includes banking and law firm administration21. Governor Rick Scott appointed her to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in 2012 and her tenure ended in December 20171.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
ImmigrationDeport everyone here illegally, as quickly as possiblemedium
Said · medium confidence- In a candidate Q&A she said immigration policies need to be enforced and that those who are here illegally should be deported. (2026) source
School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium
Said · medium confidence- In the same Q&A she said the state is getting it right by giving parents the option to choose which type of schooling is best for their child. (2026) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Energy and climate, 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.
Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.