Republican state Rep. Fabián Basabe of Miami Beach is seeking reelection to Florida House District 106 on Nov. 3. He faces Democratic challenger Lucia Baez-Geller.

Basabe has served in the Florida House since 2022, according to BallotReady. On his campaign website, Basabe says he is conservative on fiscal issues but believes the Republican Party needs to do a better job on social issues. He has said he does not support "any level of extremism."

District 106 covers Miami Beach and nearby barrier-island communities. Basabe says his priorities include fortifying infrastructure and flood mitigation, protecting beaches, supporting local businesses and keeping taxes low, according to his campaign platform.

On July 15, a Leon County jury awarded $450,000 in damages to former aide Nicolas Frevola and former intern Jacob Cutbirth, finding Basabe liable for sexual harassment, battery and defamation, Florida Politics reported.

Basabe represented himself at trial.

He has requested a retrial or reduction or dismissal of the damages and denies any wrongdoing, according to Florida Politics.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Florida House of Representatives, District 106
  • Residence: Miami Beach
  • Born: March 30, 1978, in New York City. Moved to Florida in 1987.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in international relations, Pepperdine University; high school diploma, Cheshire Academy
  • Family: Spouse Martina Borgomanero Basabe; child F. Brando B. Basabe

Experience and public service

Basabe has served as a state representative since 2022. Before entering office, he worked as an actor and writer, according to BallotReady. Local 10 News described him as a former reality TV star.

In the Florida House, Basabe holds the following committee assignments:

  • Vice chair, Human Services Subcommittee
  • Member, State Affairs Committee
  • Member, Education Administration Subcommittee
  • Member, Government Operations Subcommittee
  • Member, Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee

On the issues

The following positions come from Basabe's campaign website and BallotReady responses. They reflect the candidate's own statements.

  • Infrastructure and flooding: Basabe says he supports fortifying infrastructure and flood mitigation.
  • Housing: Basabe says he supports helping homeowners and ending housing insecurity.
  • Taxes: Basabe says he supports keeping taxes low.
  • Public safety: Basabe says he supports enhancing public safety.
  • Education: Basabe says he supports increasing K-12 education opportunities.

Endorsements

Basabe lists the following endorsements, according to his campaign website and BallotReady:

  • Florida State Fraternal Order of Police
  • NFIB in Florida
  • Florida Chamber of Commerce

The general election is Nov. 3. Voters in House District 106 can find polling and ballot information through the Miami-Dade County Elections Department.