
Octavio E. Hernandez
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
U.C.F University, Orlando, B.A Political Science, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
Education, Teacher, 2016-2026
AFFILIATIONS
Teacher unions, FEA, NEA, AFT, Union Building Representative
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State House District 51, 2026-
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Center for Freethought Equality
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Octavio Hernandez (2026)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Octavio Hernandez (2026)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2025)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate received a grade of F from the National Rifle Association-Political Victory Fund in 2026.
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
The provide other services needed for public health.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I would leave it up to the patient and her Dr.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Disagree
This would cause too many legal issues.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Choose not to answer
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
Although I do not agree with the law it should not be broken.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
It should be able to put people above the poverty.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Term limits, universal vouchers,
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Politics should not penetrate our faith.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
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.
I believe that we can keep medical cost low by providing basic medical care. Its like paying for the oil change instead of waiting for the engine to break and have the cost be incurred by the public
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
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Not anymore, we do not have the luxury of supporting other nations wars.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Neutral
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Neutral
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Follower of the teachings of Jesus Christ.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
As long as the government does not charge for id cards. Otherwise, it would be a voting tax.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
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.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear energy, but not the safest.
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?
Moderate
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
N/A
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
N/A
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Enforce the rule of law
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Classes to obtain a license.
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