Polling Average
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16.3%
Republican
Trump Endorsed
Trump EndorsedDan Franzese
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida
$43.2K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — FL-25 Republican nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
12%chance to win
$43.2KAUG 25, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundBusinessman
EducationAmherst College — B.A., Political Science (honors); studied economics
Notable personal detailsDaniel John Franzese is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida. He previously ran for U.S. Representative in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District (2024) and was listed as defeated in the general election. His campaign biography describes a career in finance and investment management, and states he earned a B.A. (political science, with honors) from Amherst College and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering and simplifying taxes, pursues tax cuts and reduced regulation, and advocates balanced budgets as part of an economic plan to promote affordability and job growth.
Healthcare
The candidate states he will protect Medicare and Social Security from cuts and emphasizes affordability in his economic plan, but provides no clear positions on the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion, a public option, or single‑payer proposals. Available campaign materials focus on seniors’ benefits protection rather than detailed health‑care reform proposals.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the border and giving law enforcement expanded resources to deport people who entered the country illegally, with emphasis on removing terrorists, gang members, criminals, drug traffickers, fraudsters, and human traffickers. Legal immigration is described as valuable but should be preserved in a way that strengthens the country.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro-life and supports restricting abortion. No detailed policy specifics or exceptions are provided on the campaign site.
Climate & Energy
Supports restoring American energy independence and increasing domestic energy production, lowering regulations and energy costs, and prioritizing market-driven measures rather than aggressive emissions regulation. Positions emphasize boosting fossil fuel production and reducing regulatory burdens to lower prices and increase energy security.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate affirms strong support for the Second Amendment, describes gun ownership as a means of self-defense, and says taking away legal guns makes communities more vulnerable to criminals. The campaign identifies the candidate as a longtime gun owner who carries and has accepted endorsements from local pro-Second Amendment groups. The campaign frames gun rights as a protected constitutional right while emphasizing law-and-order priorities in other issue areas.
Latest Polls
FL-25 Republican nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
5FL-25 Republican nominee?
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.8M
$1.3M
$888.5K
$444.2K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.6M
$8.0K
$1.6M
$66.9K
Cycle 2024
$1.8M
$9.9K
$1.8M
$74.0K
Cycle 2026
$1.5M
$471.6K
$1.0M
$54.0K
Source: FEC
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