Moises Benhabib
Moises Benhabib (Republican Party) ran for election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 115. He lost in the Republican primary on August 20, 2024.
Benhabib completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Moises Benhabib was born in Miami, Florida. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 2009 to 2011. He earned a high school diploma from G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa in 2013. He earned a graduate degree from The Institute of World Politics in 2015. His career experience includes working as a technology executive.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 115
Norma Perez Schwartz and Omar Blanco are running in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 115 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Norma Perez Schwartz (D) | |
 | Omar Blanco (R) | |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Norma Perez Schwartz advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 115.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 115
Omar Blanco defeated Alian Collazo and Moises Benhabib in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 115 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Omar Blanco | 58.6 | 6,987 |
 | Alian Collazo | 29.1 | 3,468 | |
 | Moises Benhabib | 12.2 | 1,459 | |
| Total votes: 11,914 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Alina Garcia (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Moises Benhabib completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Benhabib's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Dear District 115 Voters,
My name is Moises I. Benhabib and I was born and raised in our community by Cuban exiled parents who taught me the importance of being vigilant and protecting our liberties. The conservative values they instilled in my took me from an internship with Senator Marco Rubio and the Republican National Committee, to working at the U.S. State Department under Micheal R. Pompeo during his tenure as Secretary of State for President Donald J. Trump. I also own and operate a small business, it is that experience of government, business and proven conservative values that gives me the insight to offer real-world solutions to our homeowners insurance and affordability crisis. Many of the people who worked hard to create this community are having to move because of high taxes and insurance costs. As your State Representative you can always count on me to preserve the conservative culture of our state and community, while finding ways to cut spending, reduce taxes, and find innovate free market solutions to our problems. I respectfully asked for your vote.
Very Respectfully,
Moises I. Benhabib
- Tackling the affordability crisis
- Lowering property taxes
- Lowering property insurance
Transportation and infrastructure
I look up to my parents - without them I would be nothing. They were both such hard workers and provided for their family. They had integrity, work ethic, and back bone.
They most be honest, trustworthy, have integrity, and a moral compass. They must also live and be apart of the community to truly understand its needs.
I'm experienced having served briefly as a midshipman in the U.S. Naval Reserve, then as an intern for Senator Rubio, and then 8-years as a Foreign Affairs Officer (U.S. diplomat). I own a small business and keep a regular full-time job in the private sector for a technology company. I'm studious and research issues. I'm patient and collaborative and have a get it done attitude.
You must listen to the people of our district to be truly effective.
The affordability crisis passes, the Florida economy remains strong, all parents have the chance to send their kids to excellent schools, insurance rates are manageable.
The big one I remember was 9/11. I was in 5th grade at Joe Hall Elementary School in Miami and remember watching and hearing the fighter jets flying overhead. I also remember watching the blood drain from my mom's face when the county activated her as part of the CBRNE response team.
I started a small business as an auto parts seller on Bay and I think I was 13 or 14 years old.
One of my favorite is William Safire Lend me your Ears. An excellent collection of some of the best speeches ever given.
Like most Americans I struggle with my weight. I have lost several hundred pounds several times already so I know how hard it is.
It is a two way collaborative street.
Affordability, infrastructure, and the economy.
Yes, they will be more effective and get things done quicker then trying to figure it out as they go.
Absolutely. As a former U.S. diplomat I understand the how important relationship building is and would go further to say it is the foundation to get anything done.
Marco Rubio
Not at this time.
In short, how many people part of the core family unit have decided to either move away or move in with each other because of how expensive everything has gotten.
It is worth taking a look at it.
I would take a piece of the budget surplus and give it back to Floridians either in a sales tax holiday or some other expeditious means. People need help.
Appropriations, Commerce, and Infrastructure
We must be truly transparent with finances and government accountability. We must empower inspectors generals to investigate and prosecute waste, fraud, and abuse. We must also look at our freedom of information act/records/sunshine laws so people can get answers.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 22, 2024
