Audie Rowell

Republican | Florida

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U.S. Rep., Dist. 2 Florida Republican Primary and School Boards | August 18, 2026

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Florida State University, Tallahassee, BS

Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, AA, 1986-1991

North Florida Christian School, Tallahassee, High Diploma, 1972-1985

WORK & MILITARY

Leon County Sheriff's Office, Sgt/Reserve, 1986-1990

Tallahassee Police Department, Investigator, 1990-2006

Wakulla County Sheriff's Office, Lieutenant/Reserve, 2007-2008

CSI, Manage, 2007-2008

Walton County Sheriff's Office, Chief Deputy, 2009-2025

AFFILIATIONS

Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center, Board President, 2018-2024

Destin Charity Wine Auction, Board Member, 2022-2024

Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers, Board Member

Walton County Chamber of Commerce

Capital City Republican Club, Member

Optimist Club of Tallahassee, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

N/A

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Florida's 2nd Congressional District (currently)

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Bobby Brantley

Mike Adkinson

John Tate

Wayne Padgett

Jack Campbell

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2026)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2026)


OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate received a grade of C from the NRA-Political Victory Fund.

Florida Family Action 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide.

Candidate remarks reported during debate hosted by Capital Tiger Bay Club. Florida Politics, 18 May 2026.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

None

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Neutral

I am in favor of a flat tax for all American citizens.

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Choose not to answer

Government has never cut spending. As long as government exist it will spend. We need to reduce and eliminate unnecessary government. Government cannot spend if it does not exist.

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

Reduce or eliminate unnecessary government Reduce the amount or revenue the government takes in (reduce taxes) Continue to audit all forms of government (DOGE)


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

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

What our founding fathers didn’t want was a government void of God, a “separation” of religion from the state. Nowhere in our Founding documents is such a belief recorded. In fact, the architects of American government intended religion to play an essential role in public life and that religious institutions be protected from government, not the other way around.


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.

C) 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


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. NOTE: What is the return on investment? Does it make our country safer, does it make our economy better? If neither apply, then careful consideration should be taken before intervening.

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?

Isreal is an important ally in the middle east. The Israeli people should be able to live in peace just like any other country.

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S., but they must follow our immigration laws and processes. This includes entry and remaining in our country. No exceptions. Those deemed terrorist or who seek to destroy America should be denied any entry.

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

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

Strongly 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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. I believe Jesus came to this world died on the cross for the sins of everyone. And if you believe he died for your salvation and stive to live more like him you will be saved and will receive the gift of eternal life.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

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

Nuclear energy is the best. Natural Gas and Coal are also reliable sources.


ABOUT YOU

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

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Neutral

Parents first, are responsible from protecting children from sexual exploitation online. Government is responsible for enforcing the illegal activity of sexual exploitation of children online


2ND AMENDMENT

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

People who have committed violent offenses using a firearm. People with diagnosed mental disorders who have used or threatened to use a firearm to commit harm.

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