Carey Baker
FL-11 Republican nominee?
$52.1K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age63 years old (Mar 16, 1963)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundPolitician
EducationTavares High School
Notable personal detailsCarey Baker is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida's 11th Congressional District in 2026. He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives (2000–2004) and Florida Senate (2004–2010), and later was the Lake County, Florida property appraiser (2013–2025). He is an Army National Guard veteran and has worked in the family firearms business, A.W. Peterson Gun Shop.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports low taxes, tax cuts, reduced government spending, and deregulation. Advocates policies intended to cut taxes for individuals and businesses and to reduce government waste.
Immigration & Border
The candidate has a legislative record of sponsoring immigration-enforcement measures that expand verification and reporting requirements and restrict certain benefits and local policies for undocumented immigrants. His bills have included E‑Verify/private and public employment verification and requirements for reporting suspected undocumented felony arrestees to federal immigration authorities. These actions indicate an enforcement-first, restrictionist approach to immigration policy.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Carey Baker has sponsored or supported legislation restricting abortion access in Florida and has backed measures such as ultrasound requirements; he has characterized abortion as wrong and supported bills that limit abortion providers or procedures. His public record from his time in the Florida Legislature shows sponsorship or association with abortion-restricting bills.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports permitless/constitutional carry and reducing regulatory constraints on firearms, has promoted state-level protections for gun owners and sponsored legislation limiting certain firearm regulations. Holds pro–Second Amendment positions and has owned/operated a gun shop while advocating for visible carry as a crime deterrent.
News
Carey Baker is in the news as part of a broader report on competitive 2026 House races. The report says Democrats outraised Republican incumbents in many battleground districts, including several in Florida, which could make the race environment tougher for Republicans. It also notes that fundraising, polling, and possible redistricting changes are shaping the outlook for these contests.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Carey Baker for FL-11 Republican nominee?
Former state senate leaders
Public endorsement
Eight former state Senate presidents and presidents pro tempore endorsed Carey Baker for Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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