FL-02 Republican nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLaw enforcement officer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundLaw enforcement officer
EducationFlorida State University — B.S., Criminology
Notable personal detailsAudie Rowell is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. He is a sixth-generation Floridian raised in Tallahassee and worked in law enforcement for about 40 years, including roles with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, retiring as chief deputy in 2025. He graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Criminology and attended North Florida Christian School.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Audie Rowell supports smaller federal government and prioritizing reduced national debt to lower consumer costs. He has defended tariffs enacted under the Trump administration as measures to put the country first and emphasizes capitalistic and constitutional values in his campaign. These positions align with favoring limited government and fiscally conservative approaches to the economy.
Healthcare
Audie Rowell’s campaign messaging highlights improving access to affordable, high-quality healthcare and mental health services for veterans but does not articulate comprehensive federal healthcare policy positions (e.g., on the ACA, Medicare expansion, or a public option). Public statements and campaign materials emphasize veterans’ services and general access without clear positions on major national healthcare reforms.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement, backing policies advanced under President Trump and increased funding/resources for Border Patrol and other enforcement personnel. Opposes rewarding undocumented immigrants with citizenship or green cards for illegally crossing the border.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate states he "will always stand firm in protecting the right to life, which I believe begins at conception." He frames this as a core value and commitment to uphold protections for unborn life in public policy positions.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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