Representative in Congress, District 28 candidates

Carlos A. Gimenez

Currently represents District 28

Phil Felipe Ehr

3 candidates. Listed as they appear on the ballot.

Carlos A. Gimenez

Phil Felipe Ehr

Carlos A. Gimenez

Phil Felipe Ehr

Eddy Rojas

Position on major issues

Carlos A. Gimenez

Carlos Gimenez immigrated from Cuba to Miami in 1960 and built a career in public service, including 25 years with Miami Fire-Rescue, nine as chief. After managing the City of Miami and serving as a county commissioner, he was elected Miami-Dade mayor in 2011. His administration emphasized tax cuts, balanced budgets, government transparency, departmental consolidation, workforce reductions, faster permitting, and labor-contract reforms. Gimenez and his wife, Lourdes, have three children and six grandchildren.

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Currently represents District 28

Phil Felipe Ehr

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Eddy Rojas

Eddy Rojas came to Miami from Cuba with a dream and a work ethic that wouldn't quit. Over the past 20 years, he built a successful service company from the ground up — going from parking cars to leading one of Florida's most respected service businesses.

He knows what it means to work hard, raise a family, and fight for the American Dream. Now, Eddy is running for Congress to bring that same dedication and honesty to Washington — because Miami's hardworking families deserve a representative who truly understands their struggles.

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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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Voted Yes on AI for Main Street Act

Jan 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored AI Labeling Act of 2023

Feb 6, 2024 · Source: Congress.gov

Protect the Everglades, defend water resources, support responsible growth, and pursue a temporary moratorium on large-scale AI data centers and other high-impact developments until their impacts on infrastructure, energy, housing, and the environment are fully evaluated.

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Cosponsored Jewish American Security Act

Jun 24, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.

May 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities, and urging social media platforms and public leaders to denounce and address such conduct.

Apr 30, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Criminal justice and policing

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Cosponsored Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025

Sep 24, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on GUARD Act

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Create an inter-agency public corruption task force and strengthen accountability for public contracts.

Every family deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood. I will support our law enforcement, secure our borders, and invest in community programs that prevent crime and give our youth a brighter future.

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Economy, jobs and wages

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Cosponsored SBA Spanish Resource Report Act

Sep 24, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Retire through Ownership Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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I'll fight to cut burdensome regulations, lower taxes on small businesses, and bring good-paying jobs back to Miami. As a business owner, I know what it takes to create opportunity — and I'll bring that experience to Congress.

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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

Cosponsored No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026

Jun 10, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Jun 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Education is the key to the American Dream. I will fight for school choice, vocational training, and affordable higher education so every child in District 28 has the chance to succeed — no matter their zip code.

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Elections and voting

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Voted Yes on To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Jun 10, 2025 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

May 23, 2024 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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

Cosponsored Florida Coastal Protection Act

Jun 29, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Environment and climate

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Voted Yes on Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Firearms policy

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Government reform

Official statement

He maintained his commitment to bringing fiscal responsibility needed at the county level, working to expand transparency, renegotiate contracts with public sector labor unions and reduce the county government workforce, and implementing the largest tax cut in the county’s history saving Miami-Dade County taxpayers $2 billion.

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Voted Yes on Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.

Sep 2, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on LACA

Aug 31, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Healthcare

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Voted Yes on To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025

Jul 15, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored Ally’s Act

Jul 13, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Lower premiums, expand access, and reduce out-of-pocket costs through the Healthcare Stability & Program Choice Act.

Healthcare should be affordable and accessible for every family. I'll work across the aisle to lower prescription drug costs, expand telehealth, and protect Medicare for our seniors.

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Housing

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Cosponsored Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2026

Sep 24, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.

May 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Enforce anti-fraud laws, hold bad actors accountable, stabilize the market, and protect homeowners from rising costs.

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Immigration

Immigration and Border Security: In July 2026, Gimenez outlined a multi-tiered, bipartisan approach to federal immigration reform. Read full quote

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Cosponsored Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026

Aug 27, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored PERU Act of 2025

Jul 9, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Protect law-abiding immigrant families, Improve training and accountability for border personnel, a path to permanent residency for families stuck in legal limbo and target criminals and traffickers.

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Infrastructure and transportation

Infrastructure, Water Quality, and the Everglades: Leveraging his background as county mayor, Gimenez prioritizes local community resilience and climate mitigation. Read full quote

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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

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Local control

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Voted Yes on Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Feb 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

Jun 13, 2023 · Did not pass · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

Apr 19, 2023 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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National security and foreign policy

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Foreign Policy and Opposition to Communism: Driven by his background as the only current Cuban-born member of Congress, Gimenez is a staunch opponent of communist regimes. Read full quote

Foreign Assistance Strategy: Gimenez supports a targeted approach to international aid. Read full quote

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Cosponsored MOLD Act

Sep 24, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Putting America First means defending the Constitution and the rule of law, rejecting anti-American rhetoric, antisemitism, socialism and political extremism, and using military force only when lawful and necessary.

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Taxes and government spending

Elected in 2011 with a mandate for change, during a time of economic crisis, declining household incomes and job losses, Gimenez has led dramatic positive change in South Florida by balancing the county’s budget every year without raising taxes and bringing Miami-Dade taxpayers the largest tax cut in county history. Read full quote

Official statement

In this capacity, Carlos reduced the city’s tax rate to the lowest level in 50 years while generating more revenue for the city.

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Technology and privacy

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Voted Yes on Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

Jul 14, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored FIREWALL Act

Jul 13, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Lulu’s Law

May 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Veterans

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Cosponsored Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

Aug 20, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

Jul 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

May 21, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Pursue a full VA hospital or major VA medical facility in South Dade to improve access for veterans in South Dade and Monroe County while strengthening essential services.

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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 FIGHT Act of 2025

Nov 17, 2025 · Source: Congress.gov

Cosponsored Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025

Oct 10, 2025 · Source: Congress.gov

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Emergency management

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

Jul 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Cosponsored Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

Jun 23, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on TRUE Accountability Act

Jun 8, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Representative in Congress, District 28

Meet the candidates

Carlos A. Gimenez

Phil Felipe Ehr

Eddy Rojas

Common Ground

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Agriculture and rural policy

Artificial intelligence

Civil rights and freedoms

Criminal justice and policing

Economy, jobs and wages

Education

Elections and voting

Energy

Environment and climate

Firearms policy

Government reform

Healthcare

Housing

Immigration

Infrastructure and transportation

Local control

National security and foreign policy

Taxes and government spending

Technology and privacy

Veterans

Animals and wildlife

Emergency management

Position on major issues

Common Ground

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Representative in Congress, District 28

Meet the candidates

Carlos A. Gimenez

Phil Felipe Ehr

Eddy Rojas

Common Ground

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Agriculture and rural policy

Artificial intelligence

Civil rights and freedoms

Criminal justice and policing

Economy, jobs and wages

Education

Elections and voting

Energy

Environment and climate

Families and social services

Firearms policy

Government reform

Healthcare

Housing

Immigration

Infrastructure and transportation

Local control

National security and foreign policy

Social Security and retirement

Taxes and government spending

Technology and privacy

Veterans

Animals and wildlife

Emergency management