My name is Olivia Babis and I am running for State Senate in FL District 23 because our current representation has lost sight that the job of public servants is to represent everyone. Many within our communities feel that their concerns are not being heard and they are falling through the cracks. I understand the concerns of those in our community because I have shared many of your struggles.
Having spent the majority of my life in Florida, I have witnessed many dramatic changes to our great state. When I was growing up in Florida, red tide was a rarity. Now it happens several times per year, year-round. We didn’t have color-coded air quality days where people’s health was placed in jeopardy. Since we have not properly invested in our infrastructure, smart development, and sustainable growth practices, many of us spend hours of our day in horrendous traffic, which only further contributes to our pollution. Our failure to address our transportation issues only makes these matters worse, while leaving many without the ability to fully participate in their communities.
Our lack of transportation options, as well as our lack of availability of medical and mental health services, have contributed to Florida being ranked 46th in the nation for accessibility. As our population continues to age this is going to become more problematic. Everyone deserves access to affordable housing, reliable transportation, employment opportunities, and the dignity of self-directed care decisions. We can do better!
This is a truly people-powered campaign. I am looking to go to Tallahassee to serve our community and I invite all of you to invest in the movement to send me there! We have an opportunity to make history this year. If elected, I will be the first person with a visible disability ever elected to the Florida legislature. Whether you can contribute $10 or $1,000, or can contribute time canvassing or phone banking, let’s work together to Build a Better Florida for All and bring some much needed diversity to Tallahassee.
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Olivia Babis for FL Senate
P.O. Box 52084
Sarasota, FL 34232
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Show your support for this campaign by endorsing it and sharing why!
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Keith Lewis Simmons endorsed
“Olivia is curious, intelligent, and empathetic. She is creative, dependable, and persistent. She understands the needs of the community, as well as the needs of families and individuals...and she is willing to put the needs of the District before all. She knows the science and the history, the economics and the mystery. Olivia chooses her rhetoric wisely, and builds consensus for what is RIGHT. Join her to fix Florida...for ALL.”
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Frank T. Gomez endorsed
“I endorse Olivia because she walks her talk and will serve us well.”
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Salim Zymet endorsed
“Love everything about this campaign!”
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John Yoder endorsed
“I support Olivia Babis to win and serve as District 23's Florida State Senator. She listens to our community's needs and will serve our people.... all of them.”
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Steve Stein endorsed
“I support Olivia. She was an extraordinary student, and expect her to be an equally extraordinary representative for the people in her district.”
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Brenda Pierce endorsed
“I am happy to endorse Olivia. As someone who has worked in the disability field for 14 years, and has several family members with disabilities, I'm excited to send someone to Tallahassee who will work for us.”
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Sabrina Caprioli endorsed
“I know that Olivia works hard and knows her stuff. She knows Florida well and will fight for her district every day if given the chance. Give her the chance! Set up a monthly donation and let's get her elected.”
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April Freeman endorsed
“I believe in Olivia! She's intelligent, hard-working and knowledgeable on the issues faced by all Floridians. It's an honor to endorse her for State Senate in Florida's 23rd District.”
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Garrett Murto endorsed
“Olivia is a true leader for ALL communities!”
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Nonie Slaughter endorsed
“She speaks for the ENTIRE disabled community!”
June 24, 2018
Qualifying and Campaign Kickoff Party
As of Friday, June 22, Florida's qualifying period ended. I now officially know that I will not have a primary opponent and I will be on the ballot November 6. I also had my Campaign Kickoff Party that same day! Because of the contributions of generous supporters, we were able to make our first order of campaign materials and have started distributing buttons, yard signs, and t-shirts. We also have some new materials for our canvassers to distribute at doors. This would not have been possible without your support.
Local media have started to acknowledge the history-making potential of my run for office and I have done several interviews this week. Here is a picture, video, and a link to all of the things that your support has made possible.
I still have a long road ahead of me though. I am so close to reaching my first financial benchmark that I set on Crowdpac! The goal is about to move up and I'm going to need your help reaching that one as well if I'm going to continue to grow my base of support. This fight is far from over, but with your continued support I will be victorious on election day!
Show your support for this campaign by endorsing it and sharing why!
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Agboola Yusuf endorsed
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Keith Lewis Simmons endorsed
“Olivia is curious, intelligent, and empathetic. She is creative, dependable, and persistent. She understands the needs of the community, as well as the needs of families and individuals...and she is willing to put the needs of the District before all. She knows the science and the history, the economics and the mystery. Olivia chooses her rhetoric wisely, and builds consensus for what is RIGHT. Join her to fix Florida...for ALL.”
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Frank T. Gomez endorsed
“I endorse Olivia because she walks her talk and will serve us well.”
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Salim Zymet endorsed
“Love everything about this campaign!”
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Kristine Benson endorsed
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Gary Hartfield endorsed
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John Yoder endorsed
“I support Olivia Babis to win and serve as District 23's Florida State Senator. She listens to our community's needs and will serve our people.... all of them.”
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Steve Stein endorsed
“I support Olivia. She was an extraordinary student, and expect her to be an equally extraordinary representative for the people in her district.”
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Amy endorsed
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Austin Tabb endorsed
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Norman Adam Tebrugge endorsed
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Brenda Pierce endorsed
“I am happy to endorse Olivia. As someone who has worked in the disability field for 14 years, and has several family members with disabilities, I'm excited to send someone to Tallahassee who will work for us.”
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Vidal Paredes endorsed
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Sabrina Caprioli endorsed
“I know that Olivia works hard and knows her stuff. She knows Florida well and will fight for her district every day if given the chance. Give her the chance! Set up a monthly donation and let's get her elected.”
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Jessica Barrett endorsed
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April Freeman endorsed
“I believe in Olivia! She's intelligent, hard-working and knowledgeable on the issues faced by all Floridians. It's an honor to endorse her for State Senate in Florida's 23rd District.”
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Anne Feuer endorsed
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Garrett Murto endorsed
“Olivia is a true leader for ALL communities!”
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Stephania Arrazcaeta endorsed
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Nonie Slaughter endorsed
“She speaks for the ENTIRE disabled community!”
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Peter R Imhoff endorsed
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Alex and Amy Beach endorsed
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Lilliam Gutiérrez Hoerr endorsed
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Zachary Keller endorsed
