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Candidate Profile: Rachel Plakon (Florida House District 36)

Original title: Rachel Plakon — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Rachel PlakonCLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR LLC$1,000BILLBOARD ADVERTISING COMPANYNov 2025
Rachel PlakonCOMMITTEE OF SAFETY NET HOSPITALS OF FLORIDA$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEOct 2025
Rachel PlakonCASE CLARENCE H$1,000GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSOct 2025
Rachel PlakonCHARTER SCHOOLS USA INC$1,000EDUCATION MANAGEMENTDec 2025
Rachel PlakonHCA WEST FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Rachel PlakonMERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC$1,000PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANYNov 2025
Rachel PlakonCONSERVATIVES FOR PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Rachel PlakonCARMANY DAVID$1,000CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICEROct 2025
Rachel PlakonREALTORS POLITICAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Rachel PlakonA DUDA & SONS INC$1,000AGRICULTUREOct 2025
Rachel PlakonAGENTS FOR A BETTER FLORIDA$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEAug 2025
Rachel PlakonALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY$1,000INSURANCENov 2025
Rachel PlakonASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEOct 2025
Rachel PlakonALLIANCE FOR HONEST GOVERNMENT$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEESep 2025
Rachel PlakonCOMMITTEE OF FLORIDA AGENTS$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEAug 2025
Rachel PlakonHONEST LEADERSHIP$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Rachel PlakonFLORIDA ASSISTED LIVING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEAug 2025
Rachel PlakonCALANDRINO AMY$1,000REAL ESTATEOct 2025
Rachel PlakonFLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEAug 2025
Rachel PlakonERICKS CONSULTANTS INC$1,000GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSOct 2025

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The Frame

What this does

Residents of Florida House District 36 will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine who represents them in the state legislature for the upcoming term.

Who is mentioned in the record

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District 36 Residents

Residents are represented by the individual holding this office and are eligible to vote in the upcoming election.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

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Summary

Rachel Plakon is the Republican representative for Florida House District 36, currently seeking re-election in the August 18, 2026, primary. This profile outlines her legislative record, professional background, and current term details.

Key Facts

  • Rachel Plakon is the incumbent representative for Florida House District 36, serving since November 8, 2022.
  • The next election for this seat is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
  • The current term for this position ends on November 3, 2026.
  • The base salary for a Florida House Representative is $29,697 per year.
  • Representatives receive a per diem of $175 per day for a maximum of 60 days.
  • FL H1115 (Grants for Genetic Counseling Education) was presented to the Governor on June 9, 2026.
  • FL H1293 (Fraudulent Entry of Residential Dwellings) was presented to the Governor on June 9, 2026.
  • FL H0277 (Domestic Violence and Protective Injunctions) became law as Chapter No. 2026-86 on May 22, 2026.
  • FL H1137 (Deductions for Certain Losses of Alcoholic Beverages) became law as Chapter No. 2026-41 on April 22, 2026.
  • FL H1471 (Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations) became law as Chapter No. 2026-28 on April 7, 2026.
  • FL H0919 (Commercial Service Airports) became law as Chapter No. 2026-15 on March 31, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next election for Florida House District 36?
The primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
What is the salary for a Florida House Representative?
The base salary is $29,697 per year, plus a of $175 per day for up to 60 days.

Why It Matters

Residents of Florida House District 36 will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine who represents them in the state legislature for the upcoming term.

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Legislative Activity Concentration

The candidate sponsored multiple bills that were signed into law or presented to the Governor in the spring of 2026, indicating a high level of legislative activity leading up to the election cycle.

Connected Entities

personRachel PlakonIncumbent Florida House Representative for District 36 and candidate for re-elecMap →
organizationFlorida House of RepresentativesThe legislative body where Rachel Plakon serves.Map →
organizationOral Roberts UniversityAlma mater of Rachel Plakon.Map →
organizationFlorida International UniversityAlma mater of Rachel Plakon.Map →
personAmber MarianoPredecessor to Rachel Plakon in the Florida House of Representatives.Map →
organizationRepublican PartyPolitical party affiliation of Rachel Plakon.Map →

Sources

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