Jeffrey "Doc" Solomon, a chiropractic physician registered in South Miami, is running for Florida State Senate District 38 with no party affiliation in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Alexis Maria Calatayud, a Republican, and Richard Lamondin Jr., a Democrat.

Solomon filed his candidacy on April 6, 2026, and qualified on June 8, 2026, according to the Florida Division of Elections.

Asked why he is running, Solomon said in our candidate questionnaire: "After 43 years as a healthcare provider, father, business owner, entrepreneur, and community leader, I believe I can make a meaningful contribution to the community that has given so much to me … I am running to bring independent leadership, accountability, and practical problem-solving to Tallahassee."

Candidate information

Residence: 6543 Southwest 78th Terrace, South Miami

Hometown: Solomon said he is a native of Miami Beach, according to his practice website.

Party affiliation: Solomon said in our questionnaire: "I previously belonged to the Democratic Party but left in 2018 because I came to believe that elected officials should be accountable first to the people they represent, not to a political party."

Family: Solomon said in our questionnaire: "I am the father of four children, and raising them has been one of the most important experiences of my life. Being a parent and provider gave me firsthand experience with many of the same concerns families face every day, paying the bills, providing healthcare, educating children, building a business, planning for the future …"

Education: Solomon said in our questionnaire: "I earned my Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College and pursued advanced postgraduate education in sports medicine, including a Diplomate in Sports Injuries from New York Chiropractic College."

Occupation: Solomon said in our questionnaire: "I have been a chiropractic physician and healthcare entrepreneur for more than four decades. Early in my career, while serving as an on-set chiropractor for Miami Vice, I developed the nation's first mobile chiropractic practice, bringing healthcare directly to patients … I have served as President of the Florida Chiropractic Association and President of the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council. One of my greatest professional honors was serving as a member of the Team USA medical staff at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy."

Experience and public service

Solomon said in our questionnaire: "I served on the Pinecrest Zoning Board, including as Vice Chair, where I dealt directly with development and community planning issues. I served on the Miami-Dade Public Schools School Medical Health Advisory Committee and in leadership with the Miami-Dade Sports Commission."

He has run for office before. Solomon sought a Florida House of Representatives District 115 seat in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2016 and 2018, according to Ballotpedia. In the 2018 general election, he lost to Republican Vance Aloupis by 290 votes, 49.5% to 50.5%, out of 62,531 total votes cast.

On the issues

Running as an independent: Solomon said in our questionnaire: "It gives me the freedom to approach every issue with one priority, the people of District 38 … Healthcare costs, property insurance, traffic, housing, education, and clean water affect families regardless of party registration."

What sets him apart: Solomon said in our questionnaire: "I am running with No Party Affiliation. I will not enter the Senate owing my political allegiance to either major party. My approach is practical rather than partisan: identify the problem, bring knowledgeable people together, measure results, and change what is not working."

Why run now: Solomon said in our questionnaire: "I see families struggling with healthcare costs, property insurance, housing, traffic, public education, and the rising cost of simply living in South Florida … At this stage of my life, I want to take everything I have learned … and put it to work for the people of District 38."

Campaign platform: Solomon's campaign website says his 2026 campaign focuses on lowering the cost of property and health insurance, improving access to affordable healthcare, strengthening public education, expanding transportation options, protecting the environment, increasing government transparency, and making homeownership more attainable.