H. Alexander Duncan

Age: 46

Political Party: Florida Democratic Party

Where they live: Geneva, FL

Where they work: Consultant

Prior work experience:

Seminole County Government (Research Specialist)
KSP Health (Supervisor of Security)

Prior political or public service experience:

Mullet Lake Water Association [Board Member/ President]
Florida Election Board Board Member (2008)
Florida Election Board Board Member (2010)
Elected to the Seminole Soil & Water Conservation District (2012 – 2016) [Supervisor/Vice Chairman]
Seminole County Development Review Committee [Board Member]
Central Florida Constitution Day Honors [Founder]
Save Rural Seminole [Co-Founder]
Seminole County Democratic Black Caucus [President]
Seminole County Citizens Law Enforcement Academy [Graduate]
Seminole County Citizens Fire Department Academy [Graduate]

Campaign website: Duncan2026.com

Platform:

Government – with an emphasis on restoring accountability, increasing transparency and rooting out corruption.
Affordability – with an emphasis on working-class families, small businesses and making our economy work for them.
Environment – with an emphasis on protecting the Seminole County Rural Boundary.

Why they are running: Duncan said he is running to “return our government to We The People.” He said he wants to restore honesty in leadership, increase accountability in public service, improve access to elected officials and create greater transparency in government. He also said he wants to honor those who made freedom and liberty possible.

Most recent campaign finance report: $2,080 in contributions

Endorsements: N/A

Fun fact about the candidate: “I’m an amazingly proud Girl Dad to three wonderful little ladies!”

Candidate Q&A: The questions below are based on voter questions and expressed priorities. Each of the candidates within a race were asked the same questions and given the same amount of time to respond. The candidates’ answers were fact checked, checked for spelling and grammar but otherwise unedited.

If elected, what are the three most pressing problems you want to address, and what do you suggest to solve them?

Government: Increased transparency of government. From budgets to actions, to create greater accountability of elected officials and honesty in public service and to both increase citizens accessibility to government and to simplify more government services for everyday citizens. To increase government production, while we decrease government corruption.
Environment: Locally, protection of the Seminole County rural boundary and greater preservation of natural lands. Statewide, to increase protections for conservation lands and a return of more robust Home Rule powers to increase local control and say in environmental issues.
Affordability: To reduce government taxes and fees on individuals, families and small businesses. To bring down healthcare, childcare and elder care costs for working families. To address out of control insurance rates from cars to homes, and to address home prices and rent.

For incumbents: Why do you deserve re-election to this race? For challengers and open seats: Why do you deserve to be elected in this race?
I’ve never sold the public a false image. I’ve always just been me. Nothing more, nothing less. I don’t carry a briefcase, I wear a backpack. I’m not a suit-and-tie type of guy but I try to dress for the occasion. I’m not clean-cut; I have nearly a half-dozen tattoos. I don’t speak in legalese and political jargon, I just talk straight and in plain English. I’m not into being politically correct nor a politician. I’ve been elected, arrested, a protester and the protested. I meet with citizens in churches, mosques and temples, but I also visit citizens in trap houses, on street corners and at trailer parks. In my life – I’ve drank heavily, smoked good and partied hard. In my service – I’ve worked late, been honest and cut no deals. I’ve always loved politics, but I’ve always hated “politicking.” So, in my efforts to return OUR government to “We The People” by “leading by example,” I say: I’m just me. Nothing special, not a saint. I’m as flawed as anyone, but I’m never afraid. When it all hits the fan and I’m under attack, I’m being accused, questioned and drug through the mud? That’s cool. I’m doing it for the right reasons: my community, my fellow countrymen, our future generations.

According to a University of North Florida poll, Floridians say housing affordability is their top issue. What are your solutions for dealing with Florida’s affordability issue?
To reduce taxes and fees on residents; reform the state insurance industry and to address healthcare costs and childcare costs for Florida families. To implement new and innovative methods in housing construction (to reduce new home construction costs) and home loans (for both new homeowners and renewed homeowners).

Will you vote YES or NO on the constitutional amendment to slash property taxes, and explain your position. How would you replace lost revenue – fees and/or service reductions?
I would have to vote no. The bill is poorly written, partisan centered and currently off-base in addressing lost funding concerns, nor does it seem forward leaning in being flexible to unforeseen future changes in political, social and economic terms.

Utility costs are rising for customers in Florida, and the proliferation of data centers is expected to exacerbate that issue. How should Florida’s utility regulators respond?
Reality says we must stop these data centers. We must protect our natural resources, mainly our waters. This is a question of high-tech fracking, basically. These utilities, starting with the state commission itself, must be investigated, held accountable and then reformed in concern to rising costs to consumers.

What do you think is the biggest environmental issue the government should address in Florida?
As the former Vice Chairman of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District, I’d say: land conservation and preservation and the protection of water resources.

Do you agree with the current federal and state governments’ approaches to immigration enforcement? Why or why not?
No. Firstly, it is too heavily focused on the Southern border. I live in Florida. Secondly, it is overtly focused on non-Caucasian illegal immigrants. Enforcement should be applied equally. Thirdly, it has become too harsh and in some instances inhumane. Though I believe in addressing illegal immigration, it must be done with both dignity to the immigrants and honorably by the officers.

Do you believe abortion restrictions in Florida should be more strict, less strict or stay the same?
I think people have a right to medical privacy.

Readers shared concerns about overdevelopment in the Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs community. We know that local municipalities must allow for density based on state population projections. What can be done at the state level to balance property owners’ rights and the desires of your constituents?
A return to a more robust form of Home Rule. To return greater power and more input into such questions to local counties and cities.

Readers complained about roadway traffic in the community. What steps would you take to address this issue from the office that you’re seeking?
Address the corrupt corporate interests which feed the never-ending road construction industry. I will look to new, innovative traffic approaches that go beyond never-planned round-a-bouts and senseless Flockcams.

Do you support AI data centers being built in the community? Why or why not? What would you do to curtail or incentivize their development?
No. I believe long-term, their damage both environmentally and to quality of life for communities outweigh any assumed economic and/or technological advantages.

How do you balance the idea of home rule when state lawmakers preempt decisions from local governments?
I believe in Home Rule. As a former member of the Seminole County Development Review Committee, I believe the closer to the people government is, the more responsive and accountable is that government. I believe all things not explicitly reserved to the state should be handled as close to local government as possible. I also look forward to working to see ever more powers restored to local governments and citizens.

Do you support the rural boundary in Seminole County? How do you balance that with private landowners’ rights to build?
I fully support it. As a Co-Founder of Save Rural Seminole and a life-long resident from within the Rural Boundary, we voted for this time and time again. That’s what we all thought of private property rights as far as protecting our environmental treasures, culture and way of life.