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Octavio E. Hernandez
Democratic · Florida · 2026Biography
Octavio E. Hernandez is a high school algebra teacher and union member who was born in Mexico City and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida in 2015, according to his campaign and Yahoo News. He is a Democratic candidate for the open Florida House District 51 seat, having previously run for the district in 2024.
Top Priorities
- Making Polk County a better place for working families, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Florida House District 51 · Florida · 2026
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