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Steve Champion

Steve Champion

Overview

Current roleCommissioner

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationFlorida

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BackgroundHernando County Commissioner

EducationBachelor's degree in business administration (Hamilton University/Hamilton College - reported inconsistently)

Notable personal detailsSteven Douglas Champion II is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida's 15th Congressional District and an elected Hernando County commissioner (District 5). He has worked in business and retail management, including more than two decades with Target Corporation, and has owned small businesses in Brooksville. He has described priorities in county office as improving government efficiency and being business friendly.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Steve Champion, a Hernando County commissioner and Republican congressional candidate, has a record of opposing tax increases and supporting local tax reductions. His public materials describe actions that contributed to local tax cuts and votes against raising taxes. These positions indicate a preference for lower taxes and limited local government revenue increases.

Public Safety & Guns

Steve Champion has repeatedly promoted strong Second Amendment protections at the county level, including leading a Second Amendment sanctuary resolution and moving to loosen limits on county employees carrying concealed weapons. He has voiced opposition to red flag–style measures and emphasized restoring or preserving gun-carry rights. His public actions and statements consistently favor expanding or protecting gun rights over new restrictions.

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