FL-09 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
BackgroundCertified public accountant
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EducationUniversity of Central Florida — B.S. Business Administration (Accounting)
Notable personal detailsJorge Martinez is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida's 9th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a Cuban immigrant who came to the United States as a child and later settled in the Orlando area. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Central Florida and founded Martinez & Associates CPAs in 1992. He is a small-business owner and public accountant who has also been involved in other business ventures and community organizations in Central Florida.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Jorge Martinez supports cutting taxes, slashing regulations, and reducing federal spending. He also frames his economic message around lowering the cost of living and backing small businesses.
Healthcare
He says he will protect Social Security and Medicare, oppose cuts for current or near-retirees, crack down on Medicare fraud, and strengthen Medicare Advantage. He also supports expanding the VA Mission Act so veterans can get care from any provider, rather than relying only on the VA.
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Immigration & Border
Jorge Martinez’s campaign emphasizes securing the border, finishing the wall, reinstating Remain in Mexico, and giving Border Patrol more resources to stop fentanyl. The framing is enforcement-focused and prioritizes stronger border controls over expanded immigration pathways.
Climate & Energy
Martinez supports expanding domestic energy production, including pipelines and LNG export terminals, and says he would reverse EV mandates. He also supports next-generation nuclear power and protecting Florida’s coastline from offshore drilling while expanding production in other regions.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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