Candidate Profile: Ben Braver (Florida House District 65)
June 10, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | CAMPO SAMUEL M. | $1,000 | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | Aug 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | COLLINS PETER | $1,000 | FINANCE EXECUTIVE | Aug 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | ASTELLAS PHARMA US, INC. | $1,000 | PHARMACEUTICALS | Mar 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | ARROW GROUP | $1,000 | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | Feb 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | CONSERVATIVES FOR PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP | $1,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Mar 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | FERGUSON HOWELL L. | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Mar 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | FLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Feb 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | FLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC RISK PURCHASING | $1,000 | HEALTHCARE | Feb 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | EMERGENCY CARE FOR FLORIDA | $1,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Feb 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | FRIENDS OF SAMMI | $1,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Mar 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | FRSA PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Feb 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | FTBA TRANSPORTATION PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Feb 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | HCA WEST FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Mar 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | HONEST LEADERSHIP | $1,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Jan 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | MOLINA HEALTHCARE, INC. | $1,000 | HEALTHCARE | Mar 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | PHYSICIAN FOR EMERGENCY CARE | $1,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Feb 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | SPECIALIZED TREATMENT EDUCATION & PREVENTION SVCS. | $1,000 | HEALTHCARE | Mar 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | THAYER STELLA FERGUSON | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Mar 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | ALLIANCE FOR HONEST GOVERNMENT | $1,000 | POLITICAL ORGANIZATION | Sep 2025 |
| Karen Gonzalez Pittman | CURRY TERESA | $1,000 | RETIRED | Sep 2025 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
Residents of Florida House District 65 will choose their representative in the August 18, 2026, primary and the November 3, 2026, general election.
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District 65 Residents
Voters in this district will determine who represents them in the Florida House of Representatives.
Ben Braver
The candidate is seeking election to the Florida House of Representatives.
Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Ben Braver is a candidate for the Florida House of Representatives in District 65.
- The Democratic primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
- The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
- Ben Braver is running against Kell Cameron in the Democratic primary.
- Karen Gonzalez Pittman is the incumbent Republican running for re-election in District 65.
- Ben Braver previously ran for the Florida State Senate in District 23 in 2024 and was defeated by Daniel Burgess.
- Ben Braver is a teacher by profession.
- Ben Braver earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the primary election for Florida House District 65?
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Why It Matters
Residents of Florida House District 65 will choose their representative in the August 18, 2026, primary and the November 3, 2026, general election.
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Change in Office Sought
The candidate shifted from running for the State Senate in 2024 to the State House in 2026.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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