Candidate Profile: Rachel Plakon (Florida House District 36)
June 10, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Plakon | CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR LLC | $1,000 | BILLBOARD ADVERTISING COMPANY | Nov 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | COMMITTEE OF SAFETY NET HOSPITALS OF FLORIDA | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Oct 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | CASE CLARENCE H | $1,000 | GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | Oct 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | CHARTER SCHOOLS USA INC | $1,000 | EDUCATION MANAGEMENT | Dec 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | HCA WEST FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Mar 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC | $1,000 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY | Nov 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | CONSERVATIVES FOR PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Mar 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | CARMANY DAVID | $1,000 | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | Oct 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | REALTORS POLITICAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Mar 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | A DUDA & SONS INC | $1,000 | AGRICULTURE | Oct 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | AGENTS FOR A BETTER FLORIDA | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Aug 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | $1,000 | INSURANCE | Nov 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Oct 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | ALLIANCE FOR HONEST GOVERNMENT | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Sep 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA AGENTS | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Aug 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | HONEST LEADERSHIP | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Feb 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | FLORIDA ASSISTED LIVING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Aug 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | CALANDRINO AMY | $1,000 | REAL ESTATE | Oct 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Aug 2025 |
| Rachel Plakon | ERICKS CONSULTANTS INC | $1,000 | GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | Oct 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 36 will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine who represents them in the state legislature for the upcoming term.
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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.
Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.
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Summary
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
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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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Discoveries
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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.
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Sources
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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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