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State · 2026 Candidate

May Thach

Running for State House District 61, District 61
Party: DemocratStatus: Qualified
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Running against

Other 2026 candidates for State House District 61, 61.

Linda Chaney
Republican · Incumbent · Qualified
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What to know

Thach is a first-time candidate and community organizer who has worked in nonprofits, including St. Petersburg's first Queer Asian Museum. She won the Democratic nomination in the August 18 primary. Her platform centers on affordability, and she has said she would push for "a cap for property insurance" rate increases. It also calls for higher teacher pay, more accountability for school vouchers, Medicaid expansion and stronger tenant protections. She has said she would work to repeal the state law restricting local government DEI programs.

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.

Housing
She supports higher wages, stronger tenant protections, and holding property insurance companies accountable.
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She supports higher wages, stronger tenant protections, and holding property insurance companies accountable.
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Education
She supports higher salaries for teachers and education professionals, increasing accountability in school voucher programs, and giving our students the resources they need to thrive.
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Environment
She supports practical solutions to help communities prepare for severe weather, reduce flooding, and recover more quickly after disasters.
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Healthcare
She supports expanding Medicaid, keeping politicians out of private healthcare decisions, and making access to care affordable and transparent.
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Economy
She supports investment in our local small businesses, standing up for our workers, and protecting our local freedom to make decisions for ourselves.
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Frequently Asked

Who is May Thach?
May Thach is a 2026 Democrat candidate for State House District 61, 61. May Thach has stated positions on 6 key issues.
What office is May Thach running for?
May Thach is running for State House District 61, 61.
How can I learn more about May Thach's positions?
May Thach's stated positions cover: Housing, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Economy. See full positions below.

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