Politician Info
C- Octavio Hernandez (D - FL)

Candidate in race for State House District 51 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Position on Marijuana Legalization

"I support legalizing marijuana; however, I think the age should be 25 as we learn the long-term effects on the youth's cognitive development." (Candidate Survey Response)

"As long as it's a simple possession charge, I believe that automatic expungements must be given." (Candidate Survey Response)

Position on Marijuana Decriminalization

Hernandez believes that decriminalizing the simple possession of marijuana "creates financial problems for people that cannot afford a fine that could lead to criminal charges. And it also frees our law enforcement agencies to go after serious crimes." (Candidate Survey Response)

"It's time we decriminalize the possession of marijuana for personal use." (Candidate Survey Response)

Position on Medical Marijuana

Hernandez stated that "the medicinal prescription [is] like any other, and should be treated the same." (Candidate Survey Response)

Contact Octavio Hernandez

Email: hernandezfor51@gmail.com

Web: https://www.hernandez51.com/

Phone: 407-760-3130

Address

136 Seville Drive

Davenport, FL 33837

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