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Mike Haridopolos

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Jennifer Jenkins

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Jennifer Jenkins

Jennifer Jenkins is a candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 8th Congressional District. Jenkins is an educator and licensed speech-language pathologist. She previously served on the Brevard County School Board from 2020 to 2024, gaining national prominence in 2020 when she unseated a school board member who later co-founded the conservative group Moms for Liberty. Following her term, she founded the political advocacy organization Educated. We Stand. to counter political extremism in education.

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Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Voted Yes on Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

Jun 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026

Jun 2, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Artificial intelligence

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Strong, well-functioning financial institutions are essential to our economy, powering small businesses, family homeownership, job creation, and long-term prosperity on the Space Coast. Read full quote

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Sponsored LEARN AI Act

Jul 23, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored AI OVERWATCH Act

Mar 18, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Criminal justice and policing

As the son of a law enforcement agent, Mike knows the challenges our men and women in uniform face each day. Mike will always “Back the Blue” and is grateful for the support of the Sheriffs of both Brevard and Indian River Counties.

Putting a stop to the misuse of the justice system. Mike will stand shoulder-to-shoulder key allies to end the weaponization of our justice system.

Backing law enforcement and defending Second Amendment rights. Mike will always “Back the Blue” and is grateful for the support of the Sheriffs of both Brevard and Indian River Counties.

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Ensure first responders have stable funding, training, and mental health support. Support evidence-based public safety strategies that reduce violence and recidivism. Protect the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens and immigrants alike, because safety and civil liberties go hand in hand.

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Economy, jobs and wages

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The lawmaker wants "to scrap things like Basel III" and take the uncertainty out of the regulatory landscape.

Making the American economy work for our families once again. Out-of-control inflation, higher taxes, and reckless spending are putting the American Dream out of reach for millions of Americans.

Joe Biden’s economy crushed working families. Read full quote

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Affordability Jennifer understands Florida’s cost crisis because she lives it. Read full quote

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Education

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Voted Yes on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Sep 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Jun 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

May 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Protect the U.S. Department of Education and federal civil rights enforcement in schools. Fully fund IDEA and defend Section 504, ensuring students with disabilities receive the supports they are guaranteed by law. Expand Title I and invest in teachers, classrooms, and student mental health.

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Elections and voting

Mike Haridopolos believes politicians should not profit from the laws they pass. He has never traded stocks while serving in Congress and supports banning congressional stock trading to end self-dealing in Washington.

Mike Haridopolos believes free and fair elections start with ensuring American elections are decided by American citizens. He supports the SAVE America Act and commonsense voter verification measures to protect the integrity of the ballot box and restore confidence in our elections.

Politicians should not profit from the very laws they pass. Read full quote

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Energy

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Voted Yes on Ratepayer Protection Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

Sep 2, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on HEATS Act

Apr 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Environment and climate

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The Indian River Lagoon is one of our region’s most vital natural resources, supporting wildlife, tourism, and our local economy. Read full quote

Advancing common sense ideas to protect our environment and joining the Congressional Estuary Caucus.

INDIAN RIVER LAGOON Mike has lived in Brevard County since 1989 and raised his family along the Lagoon and that is why it’s so important for us to work together to care for our environment. Read full quote

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Families and social services

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Voted Yes on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Jul 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

Jun 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025

Apr 29, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Firearms policy

Additionally, Mike has always been a staunch defender of our Second Amendment rights, carrying an A rating from the NRA from his service in the Florida Legislature. Mike will always protect our right to bear arms in Congress.

Backing law enforcement and defending Second Amendment rights. Mike will always “Back the Blue” and is grateful for the support of the Sheriffs of both Brevard and Indian River Counties.

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Government reform

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In the Florida Legislature, Mike quickly established himself as a capable lawmaker who stood firmly rooted in his conservative values, and pushed for greater government transparency and accountability for Floridians, leading the effort to put the state’s budget online.

In Congress, he focuses his efforts on supporting our space industry, improving the water quality of our Indian River Lagoon, fighting to protect election integrity, banning insider trading in Congress, and expanding access to affordable housing.

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Healthcare

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I believe our health care system should put patients first—not bureaucrats and special interests. Read full quote

Under Obamacare, prices have been spiraling out of control, and free-market competitive pricing has been reduced; keeping healthcare more expensive. Mike will always support measures that provide patient centered care and competition in the marketplace. Mike stands firm against any single-payer healthcare system.

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Floridians deserve clarity and real solutions when it comes to the programs they depend on — Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. As your representative in Congress, I believe it’s time to cut through the noise and explain exactly what we are doing with the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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Healthcare While GOP leadership has stood with MAGA extremists who cut Medicaid and allowed Affordable Care Act Subsidies to expire, families are seeing health insurance premiums spike. Read full quote

She’ll fight to lower costs, address the broken property insurance system, protect health care, and ensure every Floridian has the freedom to thrive.

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Housing

In Congress, he focuses his efforts on supporting our space industry, improving the water quality of our Indian River Lagoon, fighting to protect election integrity, banning insider trading in Congress, and expanding access to affordable housing.

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Voted Yes on Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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She’ll fight to lower costs, address the broken property insurance system, protect health care, and ensure every Floridian has the freedom to thrive.

Affordability Jennifer understands Florida’s cost crisis because she lives it. Read full quote

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Immigration

Addressing the catastrophic crisis at our southern border and securing our nation’s borders.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION Mike is a strong supporter of President Trump’s immigration measures to secure the southern border and remove dangerous illegal aliens. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Secure America Act

Jun 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Ensure first responders have stable funding, training, and mental health support. Support evidence-based public safety strategies that reduce violence and recidivism. Protect the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens and immigrants alike, because safety and civil liberties go hand in hand.

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Infrastructure and transportation

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Voted Yes on Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Improving Travel for American Families Act

Jul 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on ALERT Act

Apr 14, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Local control

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National security and foreign policy

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I am committed to ensuring our service members have the resources they need, supporting strong defense investments, and advancing innovation in aerospace and national security.

Mike’s son serves in the United States Air Force. Our military preserves our freedom every day. We must back them with the best technology available to keep evil at bay and ensure a strong national defense.

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Today, NASA and our growing space industry continue to power missions that advance scientific discovery, strengthen our national security, and showcase American ingenuity.

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Social Security and retirement

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We have learned that reducing burdensome taxes and regulations creates an economic engine where everyone is lifted together. Read full quote

Fighting reckless spending to preserve Social Security and Medicare for future generations. Mike faced a $4B budget shortfall in Florida and found common-sense solutions to balance the budget. He will do this again in Congress.

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Floridians deserve clarity and real solutions when it comes to the programs they depend on — Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. As your representative in Congress, I believe it’s time to cut through the noise and explain exactly what we are doing with the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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Taxes and government spending

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I voted to keep the government open. Unfortunately, Democrats in Congress refused to act, choosing politics over common sense. Now, after more than a week of shutdown, families, workers, and veterans across the country —including many in Florida are paying the price for their obstruction.

In 2008, he sponsored and championed Florida’s constitutional amendment reducing property taxes and allowing homeowners to bring their tax savings with them when they move to a new home.

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We have learned that reducing burdensome taxes and regulations creates an economic engine where everyone is lifted together. Read full quote

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She’ll fight to lower costs, address the broken property insurance system, protect health care, and ensure every Floridian has the freedom to thrive.

Affordability Jennifer understands Florida’s cost crisis because she lives it. Read full quote

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Technology and privacy

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The lawmaker wants "to scrap things like Basel III" and take the uncertainty out of the regulatory landscape.

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Strong, well-functioning financial institutions are essential to our economy, powering small businesses, family homeownership, job creation, and long-term prosperity on the Space Coast. Read full quote

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Cosponsored STARS Act of 2026

Sep 21, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Veterans

Our veterans deserve the best care as well for their service to our nation. Unfortunately, the system too often lets our veterans down. Mike will fight each day to make sure our veterans get the top-notch care they deserve.

Ensuring our military has the best technology and our veterans receive top-notch care. Our military preserves our freedom every day.

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Animals and wildlife

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Voted Yes on Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

Sep 1, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

Jan 21, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored FIGHT Act of 2025

Jun 12, 2025 · Source: Congress.gov

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Emergency management

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Cosponsored Post-Disaster Protection Act

Jul 22, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025

Jul 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on TRUE Accountability Act

Jun 8, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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