Mario Diaz-Balart
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- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- U.S. Representative, Florida's 26th District
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Lives in
- Miami
Background
- First elected to Congress in 2002; in a 12th House term and dean of the Florida congressional delegation. source: mariodiazbalart.house.gov
- Served in the Florida House and Senate, where chaired committees including Appropriations. source: mariodiazbalart.house.gov
- Studied political science at the University of South Florida. source: mariodiazbalart.house.gov
- Vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee and chair of its National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee. source: mariodiazbalart.house.gov
In their own words
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- Lower the cost of living source: theballotbrief.com
- Secure the border source: theballotbrief.com
- Protect the Everglades source: theballotbrief.com
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