State Rep. Kevin Chambliss has secured a major law enforcement endorsement as he campaigns to retain his seat representing House District 117.
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The South Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA), which represents thousands of law enforcement officers across Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, announced its official endorsement of Chambliss this week. Organization leadership cited his consistent communication, accessibility, and willingness to cross the aisle on public safety initiatives as foundational to their decision.
“Representative Kevin Chambliss has proven himself to be a steadfast partner to the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect South Florida,” said South Florida PBA President Steadman Stahl. “In Tallahassee, Kevin has consistently listened to the concerns of our officers, advocating for fair treatment, resources, and policy that keeps our communities safe. We are proud to stand behind him for re-election.”
First elected to the House in 2020, Chambliss has positioned himself as a pragmatic lawmaker focused on community-level infrastructure, economic development, and workforce support. His district includes parts of southern Miami-Dade County, stretching into Homestead and Florida City —areas where law enforcement coordination and community relations remain highly visible priorities.
During his tenure, Chambliss has earned a reputation for collaborating across party lines on safety and judicial measures, recently supporting bipartisan legislative efforts to crack down on public safety hazards like fraudulent law enforcement vehicles.
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Chambliss welcomed the backing, emphasizing the critical intersection of community development and public safety.
Securing the endorsement of the South Florida PBA is a profound honor. Public safety is not a partisan talking point; it is the fundamental baseline of a thriving community. A prosperous district requires an environment where residents feel entirely secure and law enforcement officers feel genuinely valued, supported, and adequately resourced. Moving forward, the focus remains on strengthening community trust and ensuring that frontline officers have every tool necessary to keep South Florida families safe.
The endorsement strengthens Chambliss’s institutional support as he navigates the 2026 election cycle. HD 117 remains a vital piece of the South Florida legislative landscape, and securing the backing of an influential labor and law enforcement group like the PBA provides the incumbent with significant momentum heading deeper into the campaign.