FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 20, 2026
Florida Right to Life PAC Celebrates Victories by Pro-Life Candidates Across Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Right to Life Political Action Committee today celebrated a strong showing by its endorsed and supported candidates in Florida’s 2026 primary election.
From statewide offices to competitive legislative contests, Florida voters nominated candidates committed to defending innocent human life and advancing pro-life policies in public office.
Successful statewide candidates backed by Florida Right to Life PAC included U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Attorney General James Uthmeier.
The PAC also celebrated the victory of James Buchanan in Senate District 22 and the following candidates for the Florida House:
* John Fay, District 2- Shane Abbott, District 5
- Marshall Rawson, District 10
- Kim Kendall, District 18
- J.J. Grow, District 23
- Ryan Chamberlin, District 24
- Taylor Yarkosky, District 25
- Matt Woodside, District 31
- Brian Hodgers, District 32
- Robert Brackett, District 34
- Rachel Plakon, District 36
- Doug Bankson, District 39
- Jonathan Albert, District 48
- Randy Maggard, District 54
- William “Bill” Conerly, District 72
- Vanessa Oliver, District 76
- Jon Maples, District 87
- Miguel Grande, District 117
- Mike Redondo, District 118
“Tuesday’s results showed that Florida voters continue to stand with candidates who are committed to protecting innocent life,” said Anthony Bonna, chairman of the Florida Right to Life PAC. “We congratulate each of our endorsed and supported candidates who prevailed, and we are ready to work hard through November to elect pro-life leaders across Florida.”
“We congratulate these candidates and thank the voters who stood for life,” said Florida Right to Life President Lynda Bell. “The right to life is the foundation of every other right, and we need elected officials who will never forget the mothers, unborn children and vulnerable Floridians affected by the decisions they make.”
The Florida Right to Life PAC evaluates candidates based on their voting records, stated positions and responses to candidate questionnaires. The PAC works to elect candidates committed to protecting innocent human life at every level of government.
The general election will be held Tuesday, November 3.
