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Florida · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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Mike Haridopolos Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos seeks re-election in Florida's 8th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Jennifer Jenkins Democratic Democrat Jennifer Jenkins, former Brevard County school board member, challenges incumbent Rep. Mike Haridopolos in Florida's 8th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueMike Haridopolos
Republican
Jennifer Jenkins
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, deregulation, and small business growth Voted 45 yes · 3 no Supports Kitchen Table Agenda; opposes tariffs that raise family costs
HousingSupports cutting red tape to boost housing supply Voted 3 yes Supports federal catastrophe reinsurance to stabilize insurance costs
Health careOpposes single-payer; supports market competition in healthcare Voted 11 yes Supports expanding Medicaid and protecting the ACA
ImmigrationSupports Trump's immigration agenda and border security Voted 12 yes · 1 no · 1 missedSupports secure border with humane, due-process-based approach
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Voted 2 yes Supports access to abortion care and reproductive rights
EducationSupported foreign-gift disclosure requirements for universities Voted 11 yes · 1 no Supports fully funding IDEA and protecting public education
Climate & energySupports Indian River Lagoon protection; backs domestic energy expansion Voted 60 yes · 3 no · 1 missedSupports investment in Indian River Lagoon protection and clean energy grid modernization
Crime & public safetyBacks law enforcement; supports "Back the Blue" policing stance Voted 42 yes no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports historic tax cuts; opposes higher taxes and reckless spending Voted 27 yes Opposes Trump tariffs; supports federal reinsurance backstop for insurance costs
GunsStaunch Second Amendment defender; A-rated by the NRA Voted 5 yes Voted against expanding armed school staff program in Brevard County
Democracy & electionsSupports SAVE America Act; backs voter ID and proof of citizenship Voted 6 yes no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong military and U.S. space leadership against China and Russia Voted 25 yes · 1 no · 2 missedWould have voted to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran

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