Former state senator Daphne Campbell is campaigning for a return to the Florida Legislature, driven by her personal tragedy of losing her 23-year-old son, Jason, to gun violence in 2021. After this heartbreaking event, she established an antigun foundation in his memory, advocating for reforms to reduce gun-related deaths, particularly among youth. Campbell emphasizes the urgent need for stricter gun laws, citing the state’s recent shift to permit-less carry and efforts to lower the minimum age for rifle purchases as detrimental to community safety.
As she pursues a seat in House District 108, Campbell plans to address not only gun violence but also issues like affordable housing and declining funding for local services. The high rental rates in her constituents’ district, where two-bedroom apartments can cost up to $3,500 a month, further underscore the importance of her platform. With a track record of securing $4 billion in state appropriations, Campbell believes her experience is crucial to representing the needs of her community effectively.
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