Jason Paul Smith

Republican | Florida

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Candidate Profile

State Rep., Dist. 102 Florida Republican Primary and School Boards | August 18, 2026

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Walden University, Minnesota, Masters, 2014-2016

WORK & MILITARY

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, Battalion Chief, 2003-

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

City Commissioner, 2024-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Stand For Health Freedom

Defend Florida

LIBERAL (1)

IAFF Local 3080 Metro-Broward Professional Firefighters

OTHER INFORMATION

Florida Family Action 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide.

Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.

Candidate completed the Freedom Voter Guide questionnaire.

Candidate forum. League of Women Voters Broward County. 20 Jul 2026.

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

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I do not believe elective abortion should be allowed under any circumstances. I believe that every human life begins at conception and has inherent value and dignity that deserve legal protection. My position is rooted in the principle that all life is worthy of protection, regardless of the circumstances surrounding conception or pregnancy.

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.

Agree

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

Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I support a sustainable approach to minimum wage. Entry-level jobs should provide a pathway to gain experience and build a career, not create economic conditions that make it difficult for businesses to survive or consumers to afford services.

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.

1.Eliminate duplication of services. 2.Modernize government operations and technology. 3.Prioritize outcomes over bureaucracy.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

To me, “separation of church and state” means the government should not establish, control, or regulate religious institutions, and individuals should be free to practice their faith without government interference.

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.

I align closer that the healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.

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.

Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, the United States’ relationship with Israel is important. Israel is one of our strongest allies in the Middle East and a strategic partner in promoting stability, security, intelligence sharing, and democratic values in the region. I also believe the relationship is significant from a biblical perspective, as Israel holds deep historical and spiritual importance to many Americans, including myself.


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.

Strongly 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.

Strongly Agree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and believe that God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for our sins and offer salvation to all who believe in Him. My faith is the foundation of my life, and the Bible serves as my moral compass and value system. It guides how I lead, serve others, make decisions, and approach my responsibilities with integrity, humility, and compassion.


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?

Nuclear energy is the most reliable long-term energy source to meet growing electricity demand because it provides consistent baseload power 24 hours a day.


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?

The goal of the criminal justice system should be to protect the public, uphold the rule of law, and ensure that those who commit crimes are held appropriately accountable. Individuals who violate the law should be afforded due process, and when found guilty, they should face consequences that are proportionate to their actions.

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.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I do not believe additional restrictions on lawful gun ownership are necessary to protect public safety. The focus should be on enforcing the laws already in place, prosecuting violent criminals, addressing mental health challenges, and preventing firearms from falling into the hands of those who are legally prohibited from possessing them.

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