Francesca Yabraian

Francesca Yabraian is the Democratic candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 1 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Republican Michelle Salzman.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described more than 20 years of experience in information technology and emergency management roles with federal agencies.[3]

Francesca Yabraian earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa in 2007.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is a first-generation American whose parents immigrated from Argentina, and that she earned a degree in Government and World Affairs and was selected as a commencement speaker.[3] She said she has more than 20 years of experience in information technology and has served in emergency management roles with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Homeland Security.[3]

Yabraian advanced from the Democratic primary without appearing on the ballot after the August 18, 2026 primary was canceled.[1] In the survey, she said she is fighting for a ban on AI data centers in Escambia County and that she attends County Commission and City Council meetings.[3] She said she wants to advocate for people who cannot advocate for themselves and to put residents ahead of large developers and corporations.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.