- See Mario Diaz-Balart's sponsored bills →Mario Diaz-BalartRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified$2.6M raised
- Nicole LocklinDemocratic✓ Verified$561K raised
- Deborah Meidinger HoseyIndependent✓ Verified$11K raised
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Mario Diaz-Balart supports securing federal funding for local infrastructure and community projects to boost South Florida's economy and jobs and champions funding for veterans' healthcare including mental health and toxic exposure treatment 15. Nicole Locklin aims to address the affordability crisis by ending wars that disrupt energy markets and supports universal healthcare through Medicare for All or a strong public option 37. Deborah Meidinger Hosey supports economic strategies to lower housing costs and expand homelessness prevention efforts and advocates expanding access to affordable, high-quality healthcare while strengthening Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid 48.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.
| Issue | Mario Diaz-BalartRepublican | Nicole LocklinDemocratic | Deborah Meidinger HoseyIndependent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Diaz-Balart supports securing federal funding for local infrastructure and community projects to boost South Florida's economy and jobs. Diaz-Balart votes consistently yea on economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and insurance programs. | Locklin aims to address the affordability crisis by ending wars that disrupt energy markets, reducing tariffs, controlling debt without cutting services, building housing, investing in sustainable energy, and making bil… | Hosey supports economic strategies that strengthen financial security by lowering housing costs, reducing everyday expenses, and expanding homelessness prevention efforts. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Mario Diaz-Balart supports securing federal funding for local infrastructure and community projects to boost South Florida's economy and jobs 1. He votes consistently yea on economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and insurance programs 2. Nicole Locklin aims to address the affordability crisis by ending wars that disrupt energy markets, reducing tariffs, controlling debt without cutting services, building housing, investing in sustainable energy, and making bills 3. Deborah Meidinger Hosey supports economic strategies that strengthen financial security by lowering housing costs, reducing everyday expenses, and expanding homelessness prevention efforts 4. | |||
| Healthcare | Diaz-Balart champions funding for veterans' healthcare including mental health, toxic exposure treatment, and rural health services. Diaz-Balart votes yea on healthcare legislation including rural care, Medicaid, premium reduction, and patient support acts. | Locklin supports universal healthcare and advocates for a practical path to guaranteed care for every American through Medicare for All, a strong public option, or Medicare buy-in. | Hosey supports expanding access to affordable, high quality healthcare, strengthening Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and improving preventive care and chronic condition management. |
| Where they differ on Healthcare: Mario Diaz-Balart champions funding for veterans' healthcare including mental health, toxic exposure treatment, and rural health services 1. He votes yea on healthcare legislation including rural care, Medicaid, premium reduction, and patient support acts 2. Nicole Locklin supports universal healthcare and advocates for a practical path to guaranteed care for every American through Medicare for All, a strong public option, or Medicare buy-in 3. Deborah Meidinger Hosey supports expanding access to affordable, high quality healthcare, strengthening Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and improving preventive care and chronic condition management 4. | |||
| Immigration | Diaz-Balart supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes strengthening border security and addressing immigration issues within the country. Diaz-Balart votes yea on immigration enforcement and security bills but nay on a national emergency resolution. | Locklin calls for abolishing ICE and insists on constitutional protections and humane treatment for all people, emphasizing due process and fair legal procedures before detention or removal. | Hosey supports creating a merit-based legal pathway for undocumented individuals who self-report and contribute to society, maintaining secure borders, and expanding lawful immigration pathways. |
| Where they differ on Immigration: Mario Diaz-Balart supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes strengthening border security and addressing immigration issues within the country 1. He votes yea on immigration enforcement and security bills but nay on a national emergency resolution 2. Nicole Locklin calls for abolishing ICE and insists on constitutional protections and humane treatment for all people, emphasizing due process and fair legal procedures before detention or removal 3. Deborah Meidinger Hosey supports creating a merit-based legal pathway for undocumented individuals who self-report and contribute to society, maintaining secure borders, and expanding lawful immigration pathways 4. | |||
| Public Safety & Crime | Diaz-Balart supports funding law enforcement with over $11 million for patrol vehicles, technology, and mobile command centers, and backs legislation to aid first responders. Diaz-Balart supports funding and resources for law enforcement to improve community safety, visibility, and crime deterrence. Diaz-Balart votes yea on public safety bills covering prison staff safety, gun rights, bail reform, and violent offender laws. | Locklin supports keeping communities safe by opposing unconstitutional immigration enforcement practices and advocating for humane treatment and due process. | Hosey supports safe schools and neighborhoods through law enforcement partnerships, expanding mental health services, and advancing safety measures that respect responsible gun owners’ rights. |
| Abortion | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Hosey supports personal medical decision making with qualified professionals and provides financial support for adoption for women who choose life. |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Diaz-Balart votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and appropriations acts for national security and agriculture. | Locklin supports requiring wealthy Americans and large corporations to pay their fair share to strengthen Social Security and reduce the burden on working families. | Hosey promotes responsible federal spending with strong oversight, fraud prevention, and long-term deficit reduction strategies to ensure efficient use of taxpayer dollars. |
| Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Mario Diaz-Balart votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and appropriations acts for national security and agriculture 1. Nicole Locklin supports requiring wealthy Americans and large corporations to pay their fair share to strengthen Social Security and reduce the burden on working families 2. Deborah Meidinger Hosey promotes responsible federal spending with strong oversight, fraud prevention, and long-term deficit reduction strategies to ensure efficient use of taxpayer dollars 3. | |||
| Energy & Environment | Diaz-Balart supports Everglades restoration and environmental protection through securing over $6 billion for related projects and streamlining permitting. Diaz-Balart supports restoration efforts for the Everglades to protect this natural treasure from decades of abuse. Diaz-Balart votes yea on environmental protection and emissions reduction acts but nay on a fuel retailer choice act. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Hosey supports advancing innovation in clean energy, sustainability, and climate science while ensuring access to clean water and a reliable food supply. |
| Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Mario Diaz-Balart supports Everglades restoration and environmental protection by securing over $6 billion for related projects and streamlining permitting, and he votes yea on environmental protection and emissions reduction acts but nay on a fuel retailer choice act 123. Deborah Meidinger Hosey supports advancing innovation in clean energy, sustainability, and climate science while ensuring access to clean water and a reliable food supply 4. | |||
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Diaz-Balart votes nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon but yea on defense authorization and veterans bills. | Locklin emphasizes that Congress must authorize war and condemns unauthorized military actions, advocating for peace, accountability, and honoring the sacrifices of military families. | Hosey recognizes the importance of maintaining a strong defense and ensuring safe and secure borders while revising legislation for lawful citizenship pathways. |
| Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Mario Diaz-Balart votes nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon but yea on defense authorization and veterans bills 1. Nicole Locklin emphasizes that Congress must authorize war and condemns unauthorized military actions, advocating for peace, accountability, and honoring the sacrifices of military families 2. Deborah Meidinger Hosey recognizes the importance of maintaining a strong defense and ensuring safe and secure borders while revising legislation for lawful citizenship pathways 3. | |||