Candidate · U.S. House, District 8
Mike Haridopolos
What this job does: Your district's one vote in the U.S. House. House members write and vote on federal laws, taxes and spending, and every bill to raise taxes has to start in the House. A term is two years.
- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- U.S. Representative, Florida's 8th Congressional District (since 2025)
- Occupation
- Congressman; college professor and author
Background
- Earned a B.A. from Stetson University (1992) and an M.A. (1993) and Ph.D. (1999) from the University of Arkansas. source: ballotpedia.org
- Worked as a college professor and author. source: ballotpedia.org
- Served in the Florida House of Representatives, District 30 (2000-2003), and the Florida Senate, District 26 (2003-2012), including a term as Senate President. source: ballotpedia.org
- Has represented Florida's 8th Congressional District since January 3, 2025, succeeding Bill Posey. source: ballotpedia.org
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