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Florida · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 26

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Mario Diaz-Balart Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Mario Diaz-Balart seeks reelection to Florida's 26th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Deborah Ann Meidinger Hosey No Party Affiliation Deborah Meidinger Hosey is a No Party Affiliation challenger running for Florida's 26th Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile → Nicole Locklin Democratic Democratic challenger for Florida's 26th Congressional District seat, former Lead Legal Counsel at Databricks Full profile →

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IssueMario Diaz-Balart
Republican
Deborah Ann Meidinger Hosey
No Party Affiliation
Nicole Locklin
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax relief and simpler tax code for economic growth Voted 84 yes · 1 no · 9 missedSupports lowering cost of living and protecting Social Security Supports lower costs, higher wages, and taxing wealthy to grow economy
Housingno sourced position Voted 5 yes no sourced position no sourced position
Health careSupports affordable care and consumer choice; opposes ACA subsidy extension Voted 29 yes · 4 missedSupports affordable healthcare access and Medicare for All no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform and border security together Voted 23 yes · 2 missedSupports secure borders and pathways to lawful citizenship no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports pro-life appropriations provisions; opposes taxpayer funding of abortion Voted 4 yes Generally supports individual personal choices (no explicit abortion stance) no sourced position
EducationSupports school choice, parental rights, and local control of education Voted 27 yes · 3 missedSupports quality education including vocational training and college pathways Supports public investment in education
Climate & energySupports emissions reductions but opposed cap-and-trade as an energy tax Voted 94 yes · 2 no · 19 missedSupports sustainable energy and balanced climate solutions Supports urgent action on climate change and sustainable energy
Crime & public safetySupports federal funding for law enforcement; opposed George Floyd Act Voted 68 yes · 1 no · 9 missedWants a safer, healthier community for future generations no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports permanent tax cuts; voted for the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Voted 61 yes Supports fiscal responsibility and reducing deficit spending no sourced position
GunsOpposes broad background-check bill as threat to Second Amendment Voted 8 yes no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports democracy and free elections abroad; co-chairs Venezuela Democracy Caucus Voted 16 yes Champions nonpartisan, accountable self-governance Opposes dark money; supports banning corporate PACs and Citizens United
Foreign policy & defenseOpposed Iran nuclear deal; supports America First, pro-Israel foreign policy Voted 100 yes · 6 no · 5 missedSupports strong defense and lawful immigration pathways Opposes unauthorized wars; favors diplomacy and human rights conditions on aid

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