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Mike La Rosa

Republican

Mike La Rosa

FL-09 Republican nominee?

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AUG 19, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleFormer State Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyMainstream Republican

Age44 years old (Feb 25, 1982)

GenderMale

LocationFlorida

BackgroundReal estate executive

EducationUniversity of Central Florida — B.A., Interpersonal Communication (minor: Political Science)

Notable personal detailsMike La Rosa is a Republican politician and real estate executive in Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives for District 42 from 2012 to 2020. He was appointed to the Florida Public Service Commission in 2020 and has served as chairman of the commission. He co-founded La Rosa Development Corporation and La Rosa Realty.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports pro-business, pro-growth economic policies and collaboration with the business community, emphasizing job creation and economic development. Has a record of backing business-friendly legislation and serving in roles focused on commerce, growth, and utility rate concerns.

Healthcare

The candidate has opposed Medicaid expansion in Florida and has been identified as a legislator who did not support expanding healthcare access to the uninsured. He met with healthcare advocates who were pressuring lawmakers to approve Medicaid expansion but remained among those who blocked expansion during that legislative period.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Opposes abortion and supports policies that legally protect life from conception, including restricting public funding for abortion providers. Endorsed by anti-abortion organizations and has signaled pro-life positions in candidate questionnaires and profiles.

Climate & Energy

Supports energy efficiency and demand-side renewable energy programs and has participated in regulatory actions to approve utility demand-side management plans and conservation goals. Has previously sponsored or supported measures to encourage renewable energy devices (e.g., solar) in Florida policy.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate supported the 2018 Florida legislative gun-safety package that included risk-protection orders (red-flag measures) and other new restrictions and voted Yes on the bill. Advocacy groups critical of increased regulation listed him among lawmakers who supported measures viewed as restricting gun access.

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