FL-08 Republican nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age56 years old (Mar 15, 1970)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationStetson University — B.A. (1992)
Notable personal detailsMichael John Haridopolos is a Republican member of the U.S. House representing Florida's 8th congressional district, serving since January 3, 2025. He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives (2000–2003) and Florida Senate (2003–2012), including as President of the Florida Senate (2010–2012). Haridopolos worked as a faculty member at Brevard Community College (now Eastern Florida State College) and later taught at the University of Florida's Bob Graham Center. He is also associated with political consulting and business activities after leaving the Florida Legislature.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing taxes and regulations to spur economic growth and has expressed support for extending the Trump-era tax cuts. Has backed property-tax relief measures at the state level and advocates tax policies aimed at helping small businesses and households.
Healthcare
Opposes a government-run single-payer system (Medicare-for-All) and expresses concern about its projected cost, while emphasizing preservation of Medicare and Social Security benefits. Positions emphasize limiting large federal expansions and fiscal restraint on entitlement spending.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement, including closing borders, deporting migrant criminals, and using technology and resources to secure the border. Advocates measures to prevent noncitizens from voting and praises legislative actions that advance border-security provisions.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has a record of supporting restrictions on abortion and policies that limit abortion-related coverage; he has sponsored or backed measures to tighten abortion restrictions and opposed federal protections for contraceptive/abortion-related access. Available public statements and past legislative activity indicate a generally restrictive stance on abortion with policy actions focused on limiting access and funding rather than supporting broad access protections.
Climate & Energy
Supports energy independence and balancing environmental values with economic growth, emphasizes market-driven approaches and critiques federal climate initiatives. Has criticized aspects of federal climate programs and prioritized domestic energy production and economic concerns in statements.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and describes himself as a staunch defender of gun rights while backing law enforcement. Holds an A rating from the NRA and lists NRA endorsement among campaign endorsements.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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