[citation needed] When Altman opted to run for the Florida Senate rather than seek re-election in 2008, Workman ran to succeed him.

When running for re-election in 2010, Workman once again faced Tidd, and he campaigned on his sponsorship of legislation similar to SB 1070 in Arizona, which would allow police officers to "detain a person who cannot prove their citizenship or legal status.

The most controversial of the laws he aimed to repeal was a statute banning the practice of "dwarf-tossing," a "competition in which little people are literally turned into human shot puts."

"[4] He argued that his legislation could help improve the economy, noting, "All that [the ban on dwarf-tossing] does is prevent some dwarfs from getting jobs they would be happy to get.

"[5] Little People of America, an advocacy group for individuals with dwarfism, condemned Workman's legislation, and Jennifer Arnold, one of the stars of The Little Couple, argued against the proposal, saying, "My biggest concern is that we're going backwards.

"[4] After losing the 2016 primary election for the state senate, Workman was appointed to the Florida Public Service Commission by Republican Governor Rick Scott.

However shortly thereafter, Workman was accused by State Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto (R) of making vulgar comments and gestures at a charity event.