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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsJuly 30, 2026Florida

Candidate Profile: Dylan Modarelli for Florida House District 71

Tampa Bay 28 invited over 200 local candidates to share their backgrounds and policy priorities ahead of the August 18, 2026, primary election. This profile features Dylan Modarelli, a small business owner running for the Florida House of Representatives in District 71.

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Why It Matters

Voters in District 71 will decide on August 18, 2026, whether to elect Dylan Modarelli to represent them in the Florida House of Representatives, where he proposes to focus on reducing government regulation and addressing inflation.

Key Facts

  • The primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
  • Tampa Bay 28 invited over 200 candidates across five counties to participate in a questionnaire.
  • Dylan Modarelli is a candidate for the Florida House of Representatives in District 71.
  • Modarelli's professional background is in the retail jewelry industry.
  • Modarelli identifies inflation, high costs of living, and regulatory burdens as the primary issues facing the community.
  • Modarelli's stated legislative priorities include limited government, economic freedom, and fiscal conservatism.

Who's Mentioned

locationDistrict 71“The Florida House district the candidate is seeking to represent.”personDylan Modarelli“Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 71.”organizationTampa Bay 28“Media organization that conducted the candidate questionnaire.”