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!”
July 1, 2018
First Crowdpac Fundraising Goal Reached!
I want to graciously thank each and every one of you who have supported my campaign and helped me reach my first Crowdpac fundraising goal. Because of all of your support my campaign is beginning to generate some real interest and the website Ready 2 Vote has even designated my race as a potential flip opportunity! This wouldn't be possible without all of you.
This is just the beginning though. As you will see, I have increased my fundraising goals. If other organizations are going to rate my race as a possible flip then we are going to need everyone's help in reaching those goals. I want to go to Tallahassee to fight for the residents of my district and my state and to send a message nationwide on the need for representation for all communities in government at all levels.
For me to make it to Tallahassee to fight for you I need you to fight with me to get me there. For those of you who have already contributed, I cannot adequately express my gratitude, but I need you to contribute again when you can afford to do so. Please, sign up to make calls, write letters, and send post cards, which you can do from anywhere Inform your friends about my campaign, encourage them to volunteer and contribute, and most importantly VOTE!
I remain continuously grateful for and humbled by all of your support and I am excited to be making history with you this year!
-In Solidarity,
Olivia Babis
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
