State · 2026 Candidate
James Buchanan
Running for State Senate District 22, District 22
Party: RepublicanStatus: Active
Visit campaign website →Running against
Other 2026 candidates for State Senate District 22, 22.
Positions on Key Issues
Sourced from campaign websites, interviews, debates, and public statements.
Education
SB 1264 History of Communism creates a required instructional curriculum for public school students on the atrocities and following consequences done by communist regimes. Supported School Choice. Secured millions for the MOTE Marine STEM Educational Laboratory at their new facility.
SB 1264 History of Communism creates a required instructional curriculum for public school students on the atrocities and following consequences done by communist regimes. Supported School Choice. Supported Governor DeSantis’ initiative on increased Teacher Salaries. Secured millions for the MOTE Marine STEM Educational Laboratory at their new facility.
Source →Environment
Banned ESG and DEI policies, programs, and departments. Record funding for water quality projects and environmental restoration.
Passed new laws to keep Florida safe from illegal immigration. Went toe-toe with Big Insurance companies and other politicians to lower costs. Championed universal school choice. Supported billions in tax reliefs to ease the affects of Bidenflation . Defending the 2nd Amendment. Banned ESG and DEI policies, programs, and departments. Record funding for water quality projects and environmental restoration. Took on Big Tech companies to keep children safe.
Source →Healthcare
Supported Telehealth in Florida, which has proved critical to providing care throughout the Pandemic.
Individuals with Disabilities Mandates The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) to offer an online waiver application. Appropriates $38 Million to assist families in pre-enrollment. (SB 1758) Dental & Dental Hygiene Bill (HB 1273) opening up Florida to out of state Dental Specialists. Sponsor of the Medical Billing Legislation (HB 959) for transparency in upfront medical billing for procedures. Supported Telehealth in Florida, which has proved critical to providing care throughout the Pandemic.
Source →Insurance
Went toe-toe with Big Insurance companies and other politicians to lower costs.
Went toe-toe with Big Insurance companies and other politicians to lower costs.
Source →Immigration
Brought to my office by the Blue Line Club. Co-sponsor of the Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill requiring state & local government agencies to use best efforts to support enforcement of federal immigration law.
Sponsored Property Owners right to Install, Display, and store Items. Brought to my office by the Blue Line Club. Allows First Responder and Military Branch flags to be flown, without penalty, in HOA's. (CS/CS/HB 437) Co-sponsored the Firefighters Cancer Bill (HB 7129). Co-sponsor of the “Offenses Against Firefighters”. Co-sponsor of the Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill requiring state & local government agencies to use best efforts to support enforcement of federal immigration law.
Source →Local Government
Representative James Buchanan is a proven fighter and has the knowledge to provide real solutions to the challenges facing Floridians. In Tallahassee, James held the government accountable, promoted workforce development, supported our first responders, and worked to preserve Southwest Florida&rsquo
Representative James Buchanan is a proven fighter and has the knowledge to provide real solutions to the challenges facing Floridians. In Tallahassee, James held the government accountable, promoted workforce development, supported our first responders, and worked to preserve Southwest Florida’s unique environment. He has spearheaded legislation advocating for the most vulnerable Floridians with developmental disabilities and their families. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER DONATE Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by James Buchanan, Republican, for Florida House District 74. bottom of page
Source →Economy
“When first elected to the state Legislature six years ago, I made it my mission to keep it local. That meant delivering on promises I made throughout the campaign such as combating red tide, funding long-neglected infrastructure projects, and improving health care accessibility for the men, w
“When first elected to the state Legislature six years ago, I made it my mission to keep it local. That meant delivering on promises I made throughout the campaign such as combating red tide, funding long-neglected infrastructure projects, and improving health care accessibility for the men, women, and children of Sarasota County. I am pleased to report that having just completed my third term in Tallahassee, we not only made significant progress in addressing these issues but also added a few more wins that will help Sarasota County thrive and prosper."
Source →Transportation
City of North Port $2,000,000 in Appropriations for local projects Blue Ridge/ Salford Sewer expansion and Price road mitigation and Mobility Project Co-sponsored Local Government Fiscal Transparency Bill (HB 1149).
Loveland Center, Venice $17,500,000 in Appropriations over the past two sessions. Will construct the Nancy Detert Residential Community. City of North Port $2,000,000 in Appropriations for local projects Blue Ridge/ Salford Sewer expansion and Price road mitigation and Mobility Project Co-sponsored Local Government Fiscal Transparency Bill (HB 1149). Passed a sound & fiscal budget reserving billions for natural disasters. See More Here SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER DONATE Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by James Buchanan, Republican, for Florida House District 74. bottom of page
Source →Frequently Asked
- Who is James Buchanan?
- James Buchanan is a 2026 Republican candidate for State Senate District 22, 22. James Buchanan has stated positions on 8 key issues.
- What office is James Buchanan running for?
- James Buchanan is running for State Senate District 22, 22.
- How can I learn more about James Buchanan's positions?
- James Buchanan's stated positions cover: Education, Environment, Healthcare, Insurance, Immigration, Local Government, Economy, Transportation. See full positions below.
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