FL-22 Republican nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundBusiness executive
Notable personal detailsCasey Askar is a Republican congressional candidate in Florida and a business executive in the restaurant franchising and related investment sectors. He has been described as chairman/CEO of Askar Family Office and as chairman/CEO/founder of Askar Brands, a multi-brand franchising company. He has been described publicly as a U.S. Marine and has previously been a candidate for U.S. House in Florida.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports broad tax cuts, including extending and expanding existing tax cuts, eliminating the death tax and marriage penalty, restoring the full child tax credit, and sharply reducing the corporate tax rate. Also backs a simpler tax code, a tax limitation balanced budget amendment, and reduced spending and regulation to promote growth.
Healthcare
Casey Askar calls for ending Obamacare and says government waste and fraud should be reduced to preserve Medicaid and Medicare. He also says MAHA policies are key to improving mental and physical healthcare.
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Immigration & Border
Casey Askar’s campaign platform calls for deporting criminal illegal aliens and securing the border and all points of entry. It also says President Trump’s merit-based immigration policy should remain in place.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding domestic energy production to reduce reliance on foreign oil. The stated energy plan calls for expanding oil, natural gas, nuclear, and clean coal production.
Public Safety & Guns
His campaign materials emphasize strong law enforcement, border security, and stopping constraints on police officers. The available materials do not lay out a specific gun-policy agenda, so his position on gun regulation is not clearly stated.
News
Casey Askar is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 House fundraising picture. A Newsweek report says Democrats outraised Republican incumbents in several competitive races, including some Florida districts, which could affect the outlook for seats tied to candidates like Askar. The report says fundraising and redistricting are shaping expectations, but it does not give many specific new details about Askar himself.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Casey Askar for FL-22 Republican nominee?
Darrin Palumbo
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Darrin Palumbo endorsed Casey Askar in the GOP primary for Florida's 22nd Congressional District.
Kathleen Passidomo
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Kathleen Passidomo endorsed Casey Askar for Congress in CD 22.
Gus Bilirakis
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Gus Bilirakis endorsed Casey Askar in Florida's 22nd Congressional District Republican primary.
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Polls
- Fundraising