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Candidate Profile: Lee Steinhauer for Florida House District 45

Original title: Raleigh "Lee" Steinhauer — leeforflorida.com

June 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents of Florida House District 45 will vote on whether to elect Lee Steinhauer to represent their interests in the state legislature, which involves potential changes to local property tax and insurance policies.

Who is mentioned in the record

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District 45 Residents

Residents will be represented by the candidate if elected and will be subject to any legislative changes he pursues regarding property taxes and insurance.

Greater Orlando Builders Association

The organization employs the candidate as their director of government affairs.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Lee Steinhauer is a Republican candidate running for the Florida House of Representatives in District 45, representing parts of Orange and Osceola Counties. His platform focuses on property tax and insurance reform, border security, and alignment with the agenda of former President Donald Trump.

Key Facts

  • Lee Steinhauer is running for Florida House District 45, covering parts of Orange and Osceola Counties.
  • The candidate proposes reducing or eliminating property taxes.
  • The candidate proposes reducing the cost of property insurance.
  • The candidate advocates for securing the border.
  • The candidate supports policies to limit excessive development in local communities.
  • The candidate supports Second Amendment rights and anti-abortion policies.
  • The candidate is an attorney and owner of The Steinhauer Group, LLC.
  • The candidate serves as director of government affairs for the Greater Orlando Builders Association and the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando.
  • The candidate served on the Orange County Charter Review Commission from 2019 to 2022.
  • The candidate is the author of 'The Art of The New Cold War: America vs China'.

Why It Matters

Residents of Florida House District 45 will vote on whether to elect Lee Steinhauer to represent their interests in the state legislature, which involves potential changes to local property tax and insurance policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which areas does District 45 cover?
The district includes parts of Orange and Osceola Counties in Florida.
What is Lee Steinhauer's professional background?
He is an attorney and the founder of a government affairs firm, and he currently serves as a director for local builder and apartment associations.

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policy shift90% confidence

Industry-Linked Candidacy

The candidate holds leadership roles in major local real estate and development trade associations while simultaneously campaigning on property tax and development regulation issues.

Connected Entities

organizationOrange County Charter Review CommissionCommission where the candidate served from 2019-2022Map →
personDonald TrumpFormer President whose agenda the candidate supportsMap →
organizationApartment Association of Greater OrlandoOrganization where the candidate serves as director of government affairsMap →
personLee SteinhauerRepublican candidate for Florida House District 45Map →
organizationGreater Orlando Builders AssociationOrganization where the candidate serves as director of government affairsMap →
organizationThe Steinhauer Group, LLCStrategic policy and government affairs firm owned by the candidateMap →

Sources

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leeforflorida.com

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy50
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  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz30
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