{"id":358981,"date":"2026-07-31T16:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T16:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/358981\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T16:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T16:16:11","slug":"2026-voters-guide-florida-house-district-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/358981\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Voter\u2019s Guide: Florida House District 17"},"content":{"rendered":"

Republican Jessica Baker is seeking re-election in Florida House District 17, which covers the portion of Mandarin that is east of Old St. Augustine Road and Hood Landing Road, as well as a large portion of the Southside south of Beach Boulevard. She\u2019ll face Democrat Jacob Guerrero in November. Because there is only one candidate from each party in the race, it only appears on the general election ballot.<\/p>\n

News4JAX sent a questionnaire to each candidate asking about their background and their views on several issues. Scroll down to read the responses of those seeking your vote in their own words.<\/p>\n

Note:Responses are sorted alphabetically by party and are presented exactly as submitted, with no editing by News4JAX staff.<\/p>\n

Jacob Guerrero<\/p>\n

Campaign website: None found<\/p>\n

Campaign social media: None found<\/p>\n

The Democratic candidate has not responded to email and telephone invitations to complete the News4JAX candidate questionnaire. If responses are received, they will be promptly posted in this space.<\/p>\n

Jessica Baker<\/p>\n

Campaign website: electjessicabaker.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Campaign social media: None found<\/p>\n

The Republican incumbent, first elected in 2022, has not responded to email and telephone invitations to complete the News4JAX candidate questionnaire. If responses are received, they will be promptly posted in this space.<\/p>\n

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