FL-09 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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Notable personal detailsJorge Antonio Malavet is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 9th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is running as a challenger and has an authorized principal campaign committee, Malavet for Congress. His campaign biography describes prior military service and subsequent federal service, and emphasizes family-focused priorities.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting marginal tax rates, simplifying the tax code, and delivering tax relief for middle- and small-business families while pursuing fiscal oversight to reduce waste. Favors pro-growth policies, lower regulatory burdens, and public-private approaches to spur economic growth and housing development.
Healthcare
Supports market-based healthcare reforms focused on increasing price transparency and lowering out-of-pocket costs to expand access; emphasizes improving veteran access to high-quality care and expanding choice for veterans. No statement supporting single-payer or Medicare-for-All was found on campaign materials reviewed.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the border and enforcing immigration laws while proposing a merit-based pathway aimed at protecting American workers. Emphasizes maintaining a lawful immigration system that welcomes immigrants who pursue the American dream alongside stronger border security measures.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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