The Next Generation of Conservatives Must Defend Our Future!

About Mark Lightner

I’m a Brevard native, a husband, and a father of two. I’m running for the Florida House because I believe public service should be rooted in responsibility, integrity, and a commitment to the generations that will follow us. After graduating from the University of North Florida, I built a career in the heavy equipment and transportation industry, supporting America’s space and defense sectors. That experience taught me the value of hard work, sound decision making, and following through when the stakes are high. Becoming a father gave those lessons an even greater purpose. It made me think seriously about the kind of community, state, and country my children will inherit.

 

The decisions made in Tallahassee today will shape whether families can afford to build a life here, whether our communities remain safe, whether parents retain the freedom to raise their children according to their values, and whether Brevard remains a place where future generations can prosper. Too many elected officials are focused on protecting their political careers instead of preparing Florida for the future. My children will attend school here, build their lives here, and hopefully raise families of their own here. Brevard is not simply where I live. It is my home, and its future is deeply personal to me. I’m running to provide principled conservative leadership, restore integrity to public service, and help ensure that Florida remains strong for generations to come.

Five Things We Need to Get Right

Don’t Price Families Out of Florida

Reduce property taxes, take on rising insurance costs, stop Wall Street firms from buying up single-family homes, and cut wasteful government spending.

A Diploma Should Mean Ready

Schools must teach the basics and prepare every student for a successful future through college, skilled trades, military service, or the workforce.

Stop Making Residents Pay for Growth

New development should help fund the roads, schools, utilities, and infrastructure it demands, not leave existing residents with the bill.

Restore the Lagoon

All my life, politicians have promised to restore the Indian River Lagoon, yet I’ve watched it continue to decline. It’s time for accountability and real results.

A Republican Label Isn’t Enough

Florida needs fiscal conservatives who lead with integrity, stand by their principles, and put the people they serve ahead of personal ambition.

MY STANCES

Rooted in Brevard.
Focused on District 32.

Born here. Raised here. Educated here. Working here. Raising my family here. I’m committed to keeping it a great place to call home for the next generation.

Ready to Unseat the Incumbent?

VOTE IN THE PRIMARY

I must win the Republican Primary on August 18, 2026.

Early Voting: August 8 – 15

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All donations will be used to spread the word about my campaign. When you don’t have special interest donations, you need people.

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