Raul Gallon

Republican | Florida

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Candidate Profile

State Rep., Dist. 100 Florida Republican Primary and School Boards | August 18, 2026

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Business Admin / Inter Economics, 1999-2001

Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, AA, 1998-1999

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

Republican

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Camilo Giraldo

Adam Docktor

Milagros Giulianna Justo López

Juan Guerrero

Jose Luis de Vino

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate forum. League of Women Voters of Broward County Facebook Live. 15 Jul 2026. 45 min. YouTube link 

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

Taxpayer dollars should not fund abortion providers. Government funding should be directed toward community health centers that provide comprehensive care without performing abortions

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I believe elective abortion should not be permitted except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is at serious risk. Outside of these limited circumstances, I support protecting the sanctity of human life

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Agree

I believe in protecting human life, with compassionate exceptions for rape, incest, and life-threatening medical emergencies

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

Agree

Human embryos, regardless of how they were created, represent human life and deserve protection. I support ethical guidelines that prevent the willful destruction of embryos while still allowing families to pursue fertility treatments

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

Agree

I support enforcing existing federal law that restricts the interstate distribution of abortion-inducing drugs. Access to these drugs should be medically supervised and subject to appropriate legal safeguards


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wage should be set at the state and local level, not federally. A one-size-fits-all mandate hurts small businesses and ignores regional differences. Free markets and job creation raise wages better than government mandates

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

A free market economy built on private property rights drives innovation, job creation, and prosperity. Government's role should be to remove barriers, not control outcomes

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1. Conduct regular performance audits of state agencies to identify redundant programs. 2. Require zero-based budgeting so every expenditure must be justified annually. 3. Eliminate duplicative programs that overlap with federal or local services. 4. Implement transparency portals so taxpayers can track how every dollar is spent. 5. Hold contractors and vendors accountable with performance-based contracts


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

It means the government cannot establish an official religion or interfere with the free exercise of faith. It does not mean removing religion from public life. Americans have the right to live and govern according to their deeply held beliefs 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

Forcing individuals or businesses to act against their sincerely held religious beliefs is a violation of the First Amendment. Religious liberty is a foundational American right that must be protected, not overridden by government mandates


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.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary

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

Strongly Disagree

This raises serious privacy concerns. The government has no business maintaining databases of citizens' personal medical conditions. Healthcare decisions should remain between patients and their doctors, not tracked and assessed by the state.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

The CCP is the most significant geopolitical threat facing America today. We must strengthen our military, protect our technology and intellectual property, reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains, and hold the CCP accountable on the world stage

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

Absolutely. Israel is America's most important ally in the Middle East and a fellow democracy that shares our values of freedom, rule of law, and human dignity. The US-Israel relationship strengthens regional stability, advances our shared intelligence and security interests, and reflects our commitment to standing with democratic allies against terrorism and authoritarian threats


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Disagree

Sanctuary cities undermine the rule of law and put communities at risk by shielding individuals who have violated federal immigration law. As a legal immigrant myself, I believe in a system that is fair, orderly, and enforced. Everyone should come through the front door


EDUCATION

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

Agree

Education decisions should be made at the state and local level, not dictated by Washington. Parents, teachers, and communities know what's best for their children. Returning control locally leads to better outcomes and greater accountability

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree

Foreign funding of American universities and schools is a national security threat. It creates undue influence over curriculum, research, and policy. We must protect the integrity of American education from foreign interference, especially from adversarial nations like China.


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

Parents are their children's first and most important advocates. Government should empower parents, not replace them. Parental rights in education and healthcare are non-negotiable

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

Agree

Children lack the maturity to make permanent, life-altering medical decisions. Irreversible procedures on minors must be prohibited. Parents and doctors should protect children, not facilitate treatments that can cause lasting harm

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

Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, not defined by government. I believe in the traditional definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman, and I will defend that definition as a state representative.

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Disagree

Expanding gambling puts vulnerable families at risk and has social costs that outweigh economic benefits. I support responsible regulation of existing gaming rather than further expansion

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a proud Catholic and my faith is the foundation of everything I do. I believe in God's grace, the sanctity of life, and the responsibility we each have to serve our community. My values of honesty, hard work, and compassion come directly from my Catholic faith. I came to this country with nothing but determination and a belief that God had a purpose for my life. That faith guides me every day and will guide how I serve the people of District 100


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Voter ID is a common sense measure to protect election integrity. You need an ID to board a plane, open a bank account, or buy alcohol. Requiring ID to vote is not suppression, it is basic security. Every fraudulent vote cancels out a legitimate one and undermines democracy.


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Disagree

I believe in individual opportunity, not government payments based on race. Reparations would be divisive, fiscally irresponsible, and unconstitutional. The path forward is equal opportunity for every American regardless of background, not race-based wealth redistribution

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

Protecting women's sports and safe spaces is about fairness and safety. Biological differences are real and significant. Women have fought too hard for equal opportunity to have those gains erased. I will always stand up for women and girls in District 100


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

Disagree

I believe in responsible environmental stewardship, but top-down government mandates that kill jobs and raise energy costs are not the answer. We should pursue innovation and market-driven solutions, not radical policies that burden families and small businesses

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

A diversified energy mix including natural gas, nuclear, and emerging technologies provides the most reliable supply. We must prioritize American energy independence, keep costs low for families, and let innovation drive the transition to cleaner sou


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

I am a proud conservative who believes in limited government, free markets, individual liberty, strong families, and the rule of law. My life experience as an immigrant and entrepreneur shapes my commitment to these principles every day.

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 should be public safety, accountability, and justice for victims. We must hold criminals responsible for their actions while ensuring law enforcement has the tools and support they need. I believe in tough but fair consequences, rehabilitation where appropriate, and always putting the safety of our communities first

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

Strongly Disagree

Protecting children online is one of the most urgent responsibilities of government today. We must hold big tech accountable, strengthen enforcement against predators, and give parents the tools to keep their kids safe in the digital world

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

Strongly Agree

The United States is governed by the Constitution, and no foreign legal system has a place in our courts. American law must remain grounded in our founding principles and legal traditions


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I support enforcing existing gun laws fully and effectively before adding new restrictions. Mental health resources and community intervention programs are critical to reducing gun violence. Every American deserves to feel safe in their home and community

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