State · 2026 Candidate
James Buchanan
Running for State Senate District 22, District 22
Party: RepublicanStatus: Qualified
Visit campaign website →Running against
Other 2026 candidates for State Senate District 22, 22.
How James Has Actually Voted
James Buchanan currently serves as a member of the Florida House, so there is a record — not just campaign statements. 254 recorded votes across the 2025 Regular Session and 2026 Regular Session.
Yea
240
Nay
6
Other
8
Most recent votes
H09052026-03-13YEA
H03992026-03-13YEA
S01822026-03-12YEA
H13892026-03-12YEA
H09912026-03-12YEA
H13292026-03-12YEA
Florida Legislature roll calls via LegiScan. Covers the 2025 and 2026 regular sessions, complete through March 13, 2026. Votes cast in Congress are listed separately where they exist.
Positions on Key Issues
Sourced from campaign websites and public statements. These are the candidate's own claims as published, not independently verified by Activate Pinellas unless marked.
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. Supported Governor DeSantis’ initiative on increased Teacher Salaries. Secured millions for the MOTE Marine STEM Educational Laboratory at their new facility.
Source →Environment
Record funding for water quality projects and environmental restoration.
Source →Healthcare
Supported Telehealth in Florida, which has proved critical to providing care throughout the Pandemic.
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.
Source →Insurance
Went toe-toe with Big Insurance companies and other politicians to lower costs.
Source →Immigration
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 →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 5 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. See full positions below.
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