RaShon Young Runs for Florida House District 40

Rashon Young is running in the upcoming special election for Florida House District 40. After filing qualifying paperwork to become the next State Representative for Florida House District 40, he quickly hit the ground campaigning. Young has spent the past three years serving as Chief of Staff to State Representative LaVon Bracy Davis, who is currently running for State Senate.

The Orlando Democrat says he is a lifelong public servant, advocate and community leader who is working to help shape and champion transformative legislation for Central Florida and beyond.

“This campaign is not the beginning of my service – it’s a continuation of it,” said Rashon Young. “I’ve had the privilege of working at the intersection of policy and people, and I’m proud to step forward with the full support of my mentor, Representative Bracy Davis. I live in, work in, and fight for House District 40 every day. I have my finger on the pulse of the possible for our community, and I’m ready to lead with boldness and purpose.”

State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis offered her full endorsement of Young’s campaign and the two candidates in upcoming special elections already started campaigning together.

“Rashon’s filing is not a surprise – it’s part of the plan,” Democratic State Rep. Bracy Davis said. “This is what building a bench looks like. Rashon has been in the trenches with me from day one. He knows the district, he knows the issues, and he knows the people. I wholeheartedly and proudly endorse him to be my successor. Our community will be in excellent hands.”

Rashon Young also entered the race with a formidable list of early endorsements from elected officials and Democrats close to the party establishment. Some of the endorsements include Rep. Anna Eskamani, who is running for Orlando Mayor in 2027, Orange County Commissioner Mike Scott, and various State Representatives and Senators.

Rashon Young says he brings a fresh, passionate voice to the race, backed by experience, results and deep relationships required to get things done for House District 40.

Travaris McCurdy is another Democrat running in this special election. One Republican, Tuan Le, qualified in the election. Christopher Hall qualified as a write-in candidate.

The special primary election will be June 24, 2025. The special election will be September 2, 2025.