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The Florida House directory lists Chase Tramont (R) for the 2024–26 term and gives the county coverage as Parts of Brevard, Volusia.
District map · 2022 House plan
¶ Geography and communities
- Boundary Overview: Situated along the central Atlantic coast, spanning the county border between East-Central Florida and the Space Coast. Combines the coastal municipalities and estuaries of southern Volusia County (Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill) with the northern gateway of Brevard County (Mims, Scottsmoor, and northern outskirts of Titusville). Bounded to the north by Daytona Beach and South Daytona (House District 29), to the west by rural inland Volusia and Seminole approaches (House District 27 and District 36), to the south by central Brevard County (House District 31), and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
- Incorporated Municipalities:
- Volusia County (Partial): City of Port Orange (largest population center in the district; suburban and commercial riverfront hub), City of New Smyrna Beach (historic coastal arts, surfing, and barrier-island municipality), City of Edgewater (marine manufacturing, recreational boating, and residential center along the Indian River), City of Oak Hill (historic citrus, commercial fishing, and seafood town on Mosquito Lagoon).
- Brevard County (Partial): Northern municipal and peri-urban approaches of the City of Titusville (Space Coast aerospace and heritage gateway).
- CDPs, Unincorporated Hamlets & Coastal Communities:
- Volusia County: Ponce Inlet approaches, Wilbur-by-the-Sea (partial), Glencoe, Samsula (historic agricultural community), Bethune Beach, Coronado Beach, Eldora (Canaveral National Seashore).
- Brevard County: Mims (historic citrus and rural community), Scottsmoor (northernmost Brevard settlement along US-1), Aurantia, Jay Jay.
- Transportation & Logistics Corridors:
- Highways & Arterials: Interstate 95 (vital north-south interstate linking Port Orange, New Smyrna, Edgewater, and Titusville), US Highway 1 (primary mainland commercial and scenic artery running parallel to the Indian River North across both counties), State Road A1A (coastal highway serving the New Smyrna Beach barrier island), State Road 44 (vital east-west evacuation corridor linking New Smyrna Beach to I-95 and DeLand/I-4), State Road 442 (Indian River Boulevard in Edgewater), and State Road 46 (western approach toward Mims/Titusville).
- Intracoastal & Rail: Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (Indian River North and Mosquito Lagoon marine navigation channel); Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) freight corridor traversing the entire length of the district from Port Orange south through Titusville.
- Environmental & Conservation Assets: Mosquito Lagoon (northernmost and most biologically diverse estuary of the Indian River Lagoon system), Indian River North, Canaveral National Seashore (longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island on Florida's Atlantic coast), Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (northern marsh buffer), Spruce Creek Preserve and aquatic preserve, Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, and Turnbull Hammock Conservation Area.
¶ Population and electorate
- District Apportionment Target: ~179,754 residents (2020 Census Florida House district apportionment standard).
- Voting Age Population (VAP) by Race/Ethnicity (District Specific Estimates):
- Non-Hispanic White: ~81.5%–84.5%
- Hispanic / Latino: ~6.0%–7.5%
- Black / African American: ~4.5%–6.0%
- Asian / Multi-racial / Other: ~3.0%–4.5%
- Socioeconomic Indicators:
- Median Household Income: ~$66,000–$76,000 across southern Volusia and northern Brevard.
- Internal Disparities:
- High-wealth beachfront estates and barrier-island condominiums in New Smyrna Beach and riverfront communities along Spruce Creek report median household incomes well above $90,000.
- Working-class suburban neighborhoods in Edgewater and rural tracts in Mims, Scottsmoor, and Samsula average between $50,000 and $62,000.
- Age Profile: Significantly elevated median age (~52 years), driven by coastal retirees, second-home owners, and active-adult subdivisions in Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach.
- Aerospace Commuter Footprint: Noticeable presence of aerospace engineers, technicians, and defense contractor personnel residing in northern Brevard and southern Volusia who commute south to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- Demographic Reference: Florida Senate District 30 Demographic Profile.
¶ Elections and political context
- Voter Distribution (Active Voters across District Footprint):
- Solid Republican advantage. Across southern Volusia and northern Brevard, active voter registration sits at roughly 49% Republican, 24% Democratic, and 27% No Party Affiliation (NPA) / minor party registrants.
- Partisan Lean: R+16 to R+20 (Safe Republican; solid conservative margins in Port Orange, Edgewater, Mims, and Oak Hill consistently outweigh competitive pockets in historic New Smyrna Beach).
- Voter Inquiries & Regional Election Information:
- For voter registration verification, interactive precinct maps, or official certified election returns, voters can refer to the official Florida Division of Elections Portal and local county supervisors of elections:
- Recent General Election & Primary History:
- 2024 General: Chase Tramont (R) won re-election to a second term with approximately 66% of the vote against a Democratic challenger.
- 2022 General: Chase Tramont (R) won the general election with 66.8% of the vote (55,752 votes) over Vic Baker (NPA) (33.2% / 27,705 votes).
- 2022 Republican Primary: Tramont defeated Brevard County Port Commissioner Robyn Hattaway 56.4% to 43.6% (12,965 to 10,037 votes) in a competitive two-county primary.
- Primary & Factional Dynamics: General elections are uncompetitive for Democrats. Political competition centers in the Republican primary, balancing Port Orange and Volusia County civic and municipal organizations against Brevard County's Space Coast business coalitions, while incorporating conservative faith-based and anti-overdevelopment grassroots voters.
¶ Economic and civic anchors
- Aerospace & Defense Industry Spillover:
- Kennedy Space Center (NASA) and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station: Proximity to northern launch complexes directly stimulates northern Brevard and southern Volusia engineering, machining, and logistics firms.
- Commercial aerospace contractors and satellite suppliers clustered in industrial airparks in Titusville and Edgewater.
- Marine Manufacturing & Boatbuilding:
- Edgewater Marine Industrial Corridor: One of Florida's premier clusters for commercial boatbuilding and recreational vessel manufacturing, hosting facilities for Boston Whaler (Brunswick Corporation), EdgeWater Power Boats, and Everglades Boats.
- Coastal Tourism, Hospitality & Ecotourism:
- New Smyrna Beach tourism economy: Boutique lodging, dining, ecotours, and recreational surfing (frequently cited among the world's top surf towns), driving significant Tourist Development Tax (TDT) receipts.
- Canaveral National Seashore: Federal park drawing hundreds of thousands of annual eco-tourists for backcountry camping, wildlife viewing, and unpaved beach access.
- Healthcare Systems & Hospital Networks:
- Higher Education & Workforce Training:
¶ People and organizations to map
- People and organization leads:
- Representative Chase Tramont & Faith-Based Leadership: Senior pastor, former teacher, and former Port Orange City Councilman; deeply connected to evangelical pastoral alliances, Christian education networks, and conservative civic foundations across Volusia.
- Marine Industries Association of Central Florida: Corporate executives and plant managers at Boston Whaler and Everglades Boats, who coordinate on state marine manufacturing regulations, waterfront commercial zoning, and sales tax policies.
- The Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority (SVAA): Public tourism authority for New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, and Oak Hill, directing promotional campaigns and beach preservation priorities.
- Law Enforcement & Constitutional Officers: Close relationships with Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood and Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, who maintain influential regional law enforcement coalitions.
- Civic & Political Research Leads:
- Research Lead (Indian River Lagoon & Mosquito Lagoon Restoration Alliances): Environmental advocacy groups including the Marine Resources Council, Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (IRL Council), and local oyster restoration trusts, which lobby for recurring legislative appropriations for septic-to-sewer conversions and muck dredging.
- Research Lead (Brevard-Volusia Transportation & Growth Coalitions): The Space Coast TPO (Transportation Planning Organization) and River to Sea TPO coordinating multi-county highway capacity expansion and rail-crossing safety along the US-1 and I-95 corridors.
- Research Lead (Commercial Real Estate & Master-Planned Developers): Land syndicates and residential builders developing master-planned subdivisions in western Port Orange and along SR-44 seeking water-utility concurrency and school impact fee adjustments.
- Strategic Cultural & Infrastructure Landmarks:
- Canaveral National Seashore & Apollo Beach: Pristine federal national seashore protecting coastal dunes, marine lagoons, and Native American shell middens (Turtle Mound).
- Ponce de Leon Inlet & Marine Science Center: Navigational cut and coastal rescue facility located adjacent to the northern barrier boundary.
- Historic Flagler Avenue & Canal Street (New Smyrna Beach): Vibrant historic shopping, art, and dining districts anchoring the city's pedestrian commercial life.
- Spruce Creek Fly-In: Internationally renowned residential airpark community in Port Orange featuring private hangars, a paved runway, and private taxiways.
¶ Representation and legislative work
- Incumbent: Chase Tramont (R - Port Orange)
- Chamber Leadership Roles:
- Alternating Chair: Joint Legislative Auditing Committee (JLAC)
- Republican Committee Whip: Commerce Committee
- Standing Committee Assignments:
- Joint Legislative Auditing Committee (Alternating Chair)
- Commerce Committee (Republican Committee Whip)
- Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
- Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
- Rules & Ethics Committee
- Select Committee on Property Taxes
- Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- (Verified via the Florida House Directory Committee Assignments Profile for Rep. Tramont).
- Key Policy Focus Areas & Legislative Priorities:
- Legislative Auditing & Fiscal Transparency: As Alternating Chair of the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee (JLAC), oversees audits of municipal governments, school boards, and special districts to investigate fiscal mismanagement and statutory compliance.
- Commerce, Infrastructure & Economic Development: Serves as Republican Whip on the Commerce Committee and sits on the Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee, prioritizing state business incentives, industrial supply-chain growth, and funding for roadway logistics.
- Property Tax Reform: Active on the Select Committee on Property Taxes, evaluating homestead assessment caps, tangible personal property exemptions, and relief for working families.
- Healthcare Facilities & Vulnerable Populations: Positions on the Health Care Budget and Health Care Facilities subcommittees guide legislative work on Medicaid provider rates, pediatric care for medically fragile children, and senior health programs.
- Lagoon Restoration & Water Quality: Advocates for state funding dedicated to the Indian River Lagoon and Mosquito Lagoon for wastewater infrastructure and living shoreline restoration.
Research text: Gemini browser session, 2026-10-04. Officeholder and county coverage: Florida House directory. The graph keeps these leads separate from the reference office record.