Melton Little

Republican | Florida

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State Rep., Dist. 71 Florida Republican Primary and School Boards | August 18, 2026

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Nassau County, NY, L.LM, 1983-1986

WORK & MILITARY

Kallins, Little & Brosious, Partner, 2021-2026

Wagner Realty, Realtor, 2021-2026

Cool Water Plumbing, Co-Owner, 2025-2026

Owner Commercial Building, President

AFFILIATIONS

Manatee County Boys and Girls Club, Various including President of the board

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

House District 71, 2026-

County Commison District 4, 2018-

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Greg Steube

OTHER (3)

Florida Medical Association PAC

Florida Realtors PAC

Americans for Prosperity AFP Action Florida

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Jack May

Kevin Wright

Sheriff Charlie Wells

Sheriff Brad Stuebe

Donna Hayes

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

William Gregory Steube (2025)

Jim Boyd (2009)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Committee to Protect Northwest Florida (2026)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Florida Justice Association (2025)

David Shapiro (2017)

Bill Nelson (2013)

James Golden (2010)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Florida Family Action 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide.

Candidate forum video. League of Women Voters Manatee County YouTube. 25 Jun 2026. 48:29 min.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

Unless the funds are used to provide services to unwed mothers and help faciitate the preganacy

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When the life of the mother is in danger

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Agree

I heard my daughters heartbeat at 6 weeks - I support the law.

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Neutral

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

There needs to be a living wage abalanced with the interests of small business

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.

Review all unfunded mandates Increase the base of the Tangible Personal Property Tax from 25K to 100K and have it not be applicable to businesses of 10 or less full time employees Review unsuccessful government programs and cut spemdng o those that are not mmeting expectations


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Government should function to serve and protect the people and not interfere in their religious rights and beliefs

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.

B

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Neutral


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?

Yes - we must protect Israel and they are our true buffer and partner in the middle east.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

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.

Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Agree

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

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. My faith defines me. it plays a role in every decision I make.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

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


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Neutral

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Hydroelectric power


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?

Conservative

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

punishment and rehabilitation

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

There should be no restrictions. I intend to offer a bill to allow all State of FLorida employees to take their guns to work provided they pass a competency evaluation. The State of Florida Employee Personal Protection Act.

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