Florida 2nd District
Neal Dunn (R) is not running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
Who should win this race, and why?Say what you think. Other readers can answer you.DiscussAmanda Green
Democrat · former operations director, federal aid contractor
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Green, and what Green has said and done settles only 2 of my principles. I went through it on October 31. A grade needs 4.
Raised $658,316 since January 2025: 96% from people, 4% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Austin Rogers
Republican · attorney, former general counsel to Sen. Rick Scott
ALiberty Score A100 out of 100 across 5 principles. Graded on what Rogers has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Rogers.
Raised $1,359,852 since January 2025: 59% from people, 28% the candidate’s own money, 14% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Amanda Green, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Green, so the grade above comes from this list: what Green has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Amanda Green said going to war with the Islamic Republic is not productive and that the United States needs a swift exit, without naming a bill, sanction or vote.
“going to war with Iran is not productive and that we need to have a swift exit at this point”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
An end-the-war line with no named policy is unclear for anyone, per the site's rule.
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Her campaign site says she would remove the cap on Social Security contributions so that higher earners pay more into the program.
“Amanda will work to shore up Social Security by removing the cap on contributions so that everyone pays their fair share into the program.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Removing the cap on payroll contributions raises a tax, which is against liberty on free markets.
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Her campaign site lists fighting what it calls illegal tariff taxes among the ways she would lower costs.
“fighting illegal tariff taxes”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Broad tariffs are against liberty on free markets, so opposing them is on the with side.
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Her campaign site says Congress should stop giving tens of billions of dollars a year to the federal immigration enforcement agency.
“Congress cannot, in good conscience, continue to allocate tens of billions of taxpayer dollars annually to a failed immigration enforcement agency whose violence further divides this nation and breaks apart families.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Opposing funding for the immigration enforcement agency (ICE) is against liberty on borders.
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Her campaign site says the country needs secure borders alongside a humane system with better legal pathways, without naming a specific enforcement policy.
“We need secure borders, effective customs enforcement, and a humane immigration system that works for families and industries that are critical to Florida's economy.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A call for secure borders with no wall, deportation or other policy named does not settle which side of the measure it follows.
Austin Rogers, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Rogers, so the grade above comes from this list: what Rogers has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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His campaign site says the United States must keep giving Israel critical support as it faces threats from Iran, Hamas and others.
“America has a strong ally in Israel. Austin believes the United States must continue providing critical support as Israel faces ongoing threats from Iran, Hamas, and other hostile actors in the Middle East.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Calling Israel an ally and backing continued support is with liberty on free nations.
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His campaign site says he will defend the First Amendment so citizens can speak without fear of government persecution.
“He will fiercely defend the First Amendment and protect the freedom of speech so citizens can think, worship, and speak freely without fear of government persecution.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing government action against speech is on the with side of the free speech measure.
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His campaign site says biological men should not take part in women's sports.
“Austin believes that biological men have no business participating in women's sports.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Keeping women's sport female is with liberty on equal rights.
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His campaign site says he will fight to make sure the armed forces get the funding and equipment they need.
“In Congress, he will fight to ensure that our men and women in uniform receive the funding, equipment, and support they need to defend our nation and preserve our freedom.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Funding and equipping the armed forces is with liberty on defense.
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His campaign site says he would write strong border security policies into law so a future administration cannot undo them.
“In Congress, Austin will work alongside President Trump and Republican leaders to codify strong border security policies into law so that our border remains secure - and that no future administration can undo these protections that keep our nation safe.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border and enforcing the law is with liberty on borders.
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