Jorge Antonio Malavet

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Jorge Malavet completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Malavet's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-389163-2026-02-17\" id=\"heading-bio-389163-2026-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-389163-2026-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-389163-2026-02-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-389163-2026-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-389163-2026-02-17\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and raised on the island, in New York, and in New Jersey. I have been a Floridian for thirty years and a Central Floridian for fifteen. In September 2025, after a decade of federal service, I concluded my career with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where I served as Branch Chief for Budget, and Financial Management in the Southeast Region, Field Operations Directorate. I’m grateful for the colleagues who safeguard our immigration system and for pursuing a mission with integrity and accountability. Previously, I served as Chief of Staff for District S22 in Atlanta, Georgia, overseeing administration, financial management, facilities, asset management, training, safety and security, and community and congressional outreach across an eight-state jurisdiction. I am a retired U.S. Navy Supply Corps officer with twenty years of service, having served afloat, ashore, and overseas. I have over thirty years of experience leading people, managing resources, and guiding organizational change across public and private sectors. I hold a Juris Doctor from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, a Master of Public Administration from Troy University, and a Bachelor of Science in Management of Human Resources from Regents College, University of the State of NY. I am a proud husband, father, and grandfather. My hobbies include restoring classic cars, auto mechanics, and reading history.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389163-2026-02-17\" id=\"heading-key-message-389163-2026-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-389163-2026-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389163-2026-02-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-389163-2026-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-389163-2026-02-17\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Strong, accountable leadership that delivers results: fiscal discipline, transparent budgeting, and pro-growth policies that expand opportunity for every family.</li><li>Secure communities and lawful immigration: enforce the rule of law, support lawful pathways, and invest in border security and public safety to protect families and workers.</li><li>Local control, parental choice, and opportunity for all: empower families with choice in education, support small businesses, and invest in workforce development so Floridians can thrive.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389163-2026-02-17\" id=\"heading1-389163-2026-02-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-389163-2026-02-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389163-2026-02-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-389163-2026-02-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-389163-2026-02-17\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t•\tEconomic opportunity and job creation: reducing red tape, lowering costs for families, and supporting small businesses.<br/>\n<p>•\tPublic safety and the rule of law: ensuring safe neighborhoods while protecting due process and civil rights.<br/>\n</p>\n•\tEducation and workforce readiness: high-quality outcomes, school choice options, and life-long learning pathways for all ages.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nJorge Malavet completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Malavet's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and raised on the island, in New York, and in New Jersey. I have been a Floridian for thirty years and a Central Floridian for fifteen. In September 2025, after a decade of federal service, I concluded my career with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where I served as Branch Chief for Budget, and Financial Management in the Southeast Region, Field Operations Directorate. I’m grateful for the colleagues who safeguard our immigration system and for pursuing a mission with integrity and accountability. Previously, I served as Chief of Staff for District S22 in Atlanta, Georgia, overseeing administration, financial management, facilities, asset management, training, safety and security, and community and congressional outreach across an eight-state jurisdiction. I am a retired U.S. Navy Supply Corps officer with twenty years of service, having served afloat, ashore, and overseas. I have over thirty years of experience leading people, managing resources, and guiding organizational change across public and private sectors. I hold a Juris Doctor from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, a Master of Public Administration from Troy University, and a Bachelor of Science in Management of Human Resources from Regents College, University of the State of NY. I am a proud husband, father, and grandfather. My hobbies include restoring classic cars, auto mechanics, and reading history. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Strong, accountable leadership that delivers results: fiscal discipline, transparent budgeting, and pro-growth policies that expand opportunity for every family. Secure communities and lawful immigration: enforce the rule of law, support lawful pathways, and invest in border security and public safety to protect families and workers. Local control, parental choice, and opportunity for all: empower families with choice in education, support small businesses, and invest in workforce development so Floridians can thrive. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? •\tEconomic opportunity and job creation: reducing red tape, lowering costs for families, and supporting small businesses. •\tPublic safety and the rule of law: ensuring safe neighborhoods while protecting due process and civil rights. •\tEducation and workforce readiness: high-quality outcomes, school choice options, and life-long learning pathways for all ages.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]