Governor

Jim Holcomb

RepublicanQualified for PrimaryFlorida

About

Jim Holcomb is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida, a retired Orlando firefighter, former special-education teacher, and homebuilder. He served with the Orlando Fire Department from 1974 to 2004 and taught exceptional student education in Mount Dora from 2005 to 2013. Holcomb earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in 1974 and a master’s degree from National Louis University in 2010. His community service has included home renovations for families in need, assisting veterans, coaching youth sports, and donating blood. He previously ran for the Orange County Commission approximately 33 years ago.

Top Priorities

Court Accountability: Require video and audio records of circuit-court proceedings, increase judicial oversight, and limit immunity in cases involving alleged misconduct Building Department Reform: Eliminate building-permit fees and fines, fund departments through property taxes, and strengthen protections against unreasonable searches and seizures Insurance and Traffic Enforcement: Create an injury-compensation system intended to reduce insurance costs and prohibit red-light cameras in Florida

Contact & Links

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About this office

The Governor serves as the chief executive of the state, leading the executive branch, proposing the state budget, signing or vetoing legislation, and commanding the state's military forces.

All candidate information references official Florida records from dos.fl.gov/elections.