Dr. Joseph Thornton
Florida House District 10
(November 3, 2026)
Dr. Joseph Thornton is a long-time Florida resident, physician, educator, and advocate for justice and community health. A partially retired psychiatrist, Dr. Thornton has spent his career serving those most often overlooked—veterans, individuals with mental illness, and incarcerated populations. In each position, Dr. Thornton has worked to protect the vulnerable, reduce violence, and promote dignity for all. As a bioethics teacher with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, he believes new technologies must serve justice and human dignity—not replace them.
Dr. Thornton is running to bring thoughtful, hopeful leadership to Tallahassee. He is a public servant dedicated to working across divides and delivering real solutions for the people of District 10.
