“These high energy costs devastate American consumers by driving up the cost of transportation, heating, utilities, farming, and manufacturing, while weakening our national security.” – President Donald J. Trump
FLORIDA VOTERS HAVE SPOKEN
Affordability, national security, and storm resilience always play a role in Florida’s elections, and the 2026 cycle is likely to continue that trend. A recent poll of Florida voters found that they are increasingly viewing energy issues through these lenses, and they’re looking to state and federal leaders to address their growing concerns.
In that spirit, Conservatives for Clean Energy Florida has gathered a panel of experts and industry leaders to interpret these poll results, discuss the political and policy implications, and drive a discussion about Florida’s energy future.
Zach Colletti | Executive Director CCE Florida
Zach Colletti is the Executive Director of Conservatives for Clean Energy Florida. He also serves as Director of Operations at Enwright Rimes Consulting and Political Director for the Pinellas County GOP. Zach worked closely on energy policy during his time on staff in the Florida Senate and joined CCE-FL as Executive Director in the Spring of 2024.
The Honorable Toby Overdorf (Emcee) | State Representative
State Representative Toby Overdorf is a longtime business owner and community leader who was elected to the Florida house of Representatives in 2018. He started Crossroads Environmental Consultants in 2002 and grew it into a nationally recognized company. He has overseen similar growth at EDC, Inc., a full-service local engineering firm where he currently serves as Environmental Division President. Toby was President of the Palm City Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directors of Leadership Florida, and a member of the St. Lucie County Economic Development Council, among many other state and regional leadership positions.
John Rogers | Senior Partner & Pollster
John Rogers is a senior partner and pollster at Cygnal, a leading Republican polling firm based in Washington, DC. For multiple election cycles—including 2024—Cygnal has been ranked the most accurate private polling firm in the nation by Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight and Silver Bulletin.
John is the pollster for multiple State House Speakers, Senate Presidents, and Caucuses around the country, in addition to his work with statewide office holders, Members of Congress, and Fortune 500 companies. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Dallas Morning News.
Chris Hudson | Vice President of Political Strategy
Chris Hudson is VP of Political Strategy for Ace Political. A recognized political professional with a multitude of accomplishments and extensive experience, his comprehensive background includes everything from campaign management to grassroots organizing and nonprofit work, in addition to policy analysis and preparation of legislation while working at both state and federal legislative offices.
Chris spent a decade at Americans for Prosperity, including five years as Florida state director and another five as Vice President of Government Affairs Prior to AFP, Chris directed government relations for Strategic Advocacy, a public affairs firm, as well as the Foundation for Government Accountability, a non-partisan free market think tank. In 2010, Chris served as the Central Florida Field Director for the House majority’s campaign effort, directing more than 20 legislative campaigns along the I-4 Corridor.
Chris attended Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Arts degree in International Relations. He lives in Naples, Florida with his wife and daughters, and is an avid paintball player.
Josiah Neeley | Energy Advisor
Josiah Neeley advises the R Street Institute’s Energy team, which works to advance a well-defined and limited role for government in shaping decisions about infrastructure, wholesale and retail electricity, research and development, fuel choice and diversity, and climate adaptation and mitigation. He also leads the institute’s work on legislation and issues affecting Texas.