
Will Robinson

Will Robinson
FL-16 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age50 years old (Nov 15, 1975)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Notre Dame (BA)
Notable personal detailsWilliam Cloud "Will" Robinson Jr. is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 71 (parts of Manatee and Sarasota counties). He assumed office in 2018. Robinson earned a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and a J.D. from Stetson University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Opposes raising taxes and favors lowering taxes and fees to support businesses; supports tightening spending and prioritizing education, infrastructure, and water quality rather than tax increases.
Immigration & Border
Will Robinson sponsored and/or cosponsored legislation titled “Federal Immigration Enforcement” (HB 527, 2019) which advanced measures to increase state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. This legislative sponsorship indicates support for stronger enforcement and border-control–oriented policies rather than expanded legal pathways or broad regularization.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Will Robinson is a Republican elected member of the Florida House who is pro-life and supports restrictions on abortion, including measures limiting funding for abortion providers. His public questionnaire responses and scorecards from conservative groups indicate opposition to taxpayer funding for abortion providers and align him with pro-life organizations.
Climate & Energy
Has sponsored or supported local environmental measures (for example, legislation addressing septic inspections and nutrient runoff) while also being associated with votes or positions critics describe as opposing certain clean-energy or regulatory measures; overall public record shows a mix of modest environmental actions and alignment with pro-development / pro-business legislation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports Second Amendment rights and identifies as a strong gun-rights supporter; no campaign materials located expressing support for major new firearm restrictions. Positions emphasize gun ownership rights in the context of his Republican, conservative platform.
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