
Yoni Anijar
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, BA, 2009-2013
George Washington University Law School, Washington DC, JD, 2013-2017
WORK & MILITARY
Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass, Associate Attorney, 2017-2020
Tapad Inc. ( acquired by Experian), Corporate Counsel, 2020-2023
First Gen Law PLC, Managing Partner/Co-Owner, 2022-2025
Anijar Law, Owner, 2025-2026
Flagler Health, Associate General Counsel, 2023-2026
U.S. Army, Captain (Judge Advocate), 2022-2026
AFFILIATIONS
Broward Young Republicans, Vice President, 2023-2026
Florida Young Republicans, Bylaws Committee Member, 2024-2026
Federalist Society, Member, 2022-2026
NRA, Member, 2024-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Florida State House District 100, 2025-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Joe Gruters
Ryan Chamberlin
OTHER (1)
Meg Weinberger
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
CJ Pearson
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate received a grade of AQ from the NRA-Political Victory Fund.
Florida Family Action 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide.
Candidate-authored published opinion. The America First answer to making Florida homes affordable again. Florida Voice. 24 Feb 2026.
Candidate video interview part 1. Broward Blueprint Podcast YouTube. 4 Jun 2026. 30:25 min.
Candidate video interview part 2. Broward Blueprint Podcast YouTube. 8 Jun 2026. 30:46 min.
Candidate Q&A. Florida Press. 29 Sept 2025.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
The government has a solemn duty to be a responsible steward of taxpayer resources. Forcing hardworking citizens to subsidize, directly or indirectly, organizations that perform or promote abortion is a flagrant violation of the freedom of conscience. Taxpayer dollars should be used to preserve and protect human life, not to fund its destruction.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
My approach to this deeply personal issue is grounded in compassion, respect for the law, and a commitment to supporting Florida’s families. I support our state’s current legal framework, which strikes a careful balance by protecting unborn life while maintaining clearly defined exceptions. Under Florida law, vital protections are guaranteed for the life and physical health of the mother, as well as in tragic circumstances involving rape, incest, or fatal fetal abnormalities.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
The rule of law must be upheld, and federal statutes regarding the interstate transportation of chemical abortion drugs must be fully enforced. The mailing of these drugs bypasses critical medical supervision, creating significant health risks for women and directly undermining state laws designed to protect unborn children. Enforcing these existing federal safeguards is essential to stopping the unregulated flow of chemical abortion drugs and protecting maternal and child health.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Rather than relying on government-mandated baselines that fuel the inflationary cycle, we must aggressively cut red tape, eliminate job-killing regulations, and lower taxes for employers so they have the flexibility to reward employees accordingly.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
First, I will work to modernize outdated state IT infrastructure to trim redundant administrative layers and reduce overhead. Second, I support implementing regular, independent performance audits with statutory sunset clauses to eliminate underperforming programs. Finally, we must deploy advanced fraud-detection analytics within state-funded programs and reform procurement processes to ensure maximum competition and value for every taxpayer dollar.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
This means safeguarding absolute freedom of conscience for every Floridian, whether they are religious or not. The state must remain neutral, neither establishing an official religion nor showing hostility toward expressions of faith.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
We must reject proposals like “Medicare-for-All” or government-subsidized public options, which destroy private insurance choices, lower the quality of care, and lead to unsustainable tax hikes on working families. Instead, the focus of Florida’s healthcare policy should be on leveraging free-market principles to lower costs and improve access:
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the single greatest geopolitical and economic threat facing the United States today. For decades, the CCP has engaged in predatory trade practices, systematic intellectual property theft, aggressive military expansionism, and malicious cyber operations targeting our critical infrastructure.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The relationship between the United States and Israel is of paramount strategic, historical, and moral importance. Israel is one of our most reliable, democratic ally in the Middle East, standing as a critical bulwark against Islamic extremism, regional terrorism, and the hostile ambitions of the Iranian regime.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
As a candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, I strongly disagree with the concept and existence of “sanctuary cities.” My opposition is rooted in a fundamental commitment to the rule of law, the constitutional division of powers, and the safety and economic security of Florida families.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
My position is rooted in the constitutional principle of federalism and the belief that educational decisions should be made closest to the students they impact.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
American classrooms and research institutions must never be used as breeding grounds for foreign influence or academic espionage. For too long, hostile foreign adversaries, most notably the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), have used targeted financial donations, joint partnerships, and cultural programs to infiltrate American universities and K-12 systems. This is a matter of critical national security and intellectual sovereignty.
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
The parent-child relationship is sacred and pre-dates the existence of the state. God has entrusted parents, not government bureaucrats or public school administrators, with the primary responsibility and authority to raise, educate, and care for their children.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Protecting children from irreversible physical and psychological harm is a fundamental duty of the state. We must treat children experiencing distress with genuine psychological care and compassion, rather than subjecting them to harmful clinical experiments and premature social transitions.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
My view on marriage is rooted in a traditional, historical, and faith-based understanding of the family as the foundational building block of a healthy and prosperous society. The nuclear family, anchored by the marriage of one man and one woman, has historically served as the most effective institution for nurturing children, instilling moral values, and fostering strong, self-reliant communities.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
I oppose the further, unregulated expansion of commercial gambling across our state. Florida’s global brand is built on being a safe, clean, and family-friendly destination for residents and tourists alike. A rapid expansion of commercial casinos or unregulated digital betting risks eroding this identity and harming our local communities.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith in God is the guiding compass of my life and the foundation of my character. Raised in a warm, observant Jewish home, I was taught from an early age that our relationship with the Creator is defined not just by what we believe, but by how we live, act, and treat our neighbors. Today, I actively carry these sacred traditions forward. I observe our faith as fully as I can, regularly attending synagogue, keeping kosher, and honoring Shabbat. These spiritual values directly shape my philosophy on public service. My faith teaches me that every human life possesses inherent dignity and that we have a solemn obligation to protect the vulnerable and practice charity
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Voting is the most sacred civic duty in our constitutional republic, and securing the ballot box is fundamental to preserving our self-governing system. Requiring a valid, government-issued photo identification to vote is a common-sense security measure supported by the vast majority of Americans. In everyday life, citizens must present a photo ID to board an airplane, open a bank account, cash a check, or enter a government building.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Our legal and moral goal must be to judge every individual by the content of their character, not the color of their skin. Implementing government-mandated wealth redistribution based on race is divisive, constitutionally suspect, and runs counter to the American principle of equal protection under the law. Instead of race-based programs, we must focus on policies that expand opportunity for all Floridians—such as universal school choice, low taxes, and robust vocational training.
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
This is a matter of biological reality, basic fairness, and physical safety. Women and girls deserve equal opportunity in athletics, as well as privacy, dignity, and security in their most private spaces. Allowing biological males to access spaces and competitions designated for biological females compromises these fundamental rights and reverses decades of progress made under Title IX.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
While protecting Florida’s unique natural resources and reinforcing our state’s infrastructure are top priorities, I reject the radical, top-down regulatory agendas pushed by globalist entities and federal bureaucrats under the banner of climate alarmism. Heavy-handed mandates like the Green New Deal, aggressive carbon taxes, and forced transitions to electric vehicles do not realistically safeguard the environment. All of this only serves to burden hardworking Florida families
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
We must prioritize energy sources that deliver uninterrupted, cost-effective, and secure baseload power. The most reliable energy sources to meet this growing demand are a rob.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No, absolutely not.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No, absolutely not.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The primary and indispensable goal of the criminal justice system must be to protect law-abiding citizens, deter crime, and deliver swift, certain justice for victims.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
The protection of our children is a sacred trust and a fundamental responsibility of state government. As digital technology has advanced, online spaces have increasingly been weaponized by sexual predators, human traffickers, and purveyors of explicit content targeting minors
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
As a candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, I will remain an unwavering defender of our constitutional order. I will reject any effort to weaken our sovereignty, support measures that reinforce the supremacy of American law in our courts, and ensure that Florida remains a state governed strictly by the United States Constitution, the Florida Constitution, and the laws enacted by the people’s elected representatives.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
As United States Army Captain, I took a solemn, sacred oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That oath does not expire. The Second Amendment is not a second-class right; it is the ultimate guarantor of all our other constitutional liberties. To protect public safety, our focus must be on disarming criminals, addressing the mental health crisis, and securing soft targets like our schools,.
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