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Incumbent
IncumbentGus Michael Bilirakis
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida
$7.1K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — FL-12 House winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
88%chance to win
$7.1KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age63 years old (Feb 8, 1963)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Florida — B.A., Political Science (1986)
Notable personal detailsGus Michael Bilirakis is an American attorney and Republican politician who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007, representing Florida (including Florida's 12th congressional district). He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006. He earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Florida and a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-growth economic policies and keeping more income in taxpayers’ hands. Has backed tax relief measures such as eliminating or reducing taxes on overtime, tips, and Social Security benefits for seniors.
Healthcare
Bilirakis has emphasized price transparency, consumer choice, and competition in health care, arguing that patients need clearer information to make decisions and that transparency can drive lower costs and higher value. He has also backed legislation to tighten Medicaid oversight and preserve Medicare through reforms focused on sustainability and program integrity.
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Immigration & Border
Gus Bilirakis emphasizes border security and opposes illegal immigration. His stated positions include supporting measures to stop executive immigration actions, tightening benefits for unauthorized immigrants, and urging stronger action to secure the southern border.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Gus Bilirakis has described himself as pro-life and said he supports pro-life measures. His record includes votes against the Women’s Health Protection Act, the Right to Contraception Act, and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, along with support for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
Climate & Energy
Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes domestic production, renewable incentives, and conservation. Has criticized Democratic climate and energy proposals such as the Green New Deal, cancellation of Keystone XL, restrictions on domestic oil exploration, and pauses on natural gas permits.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports gun rights and has opposed major federal gun-control measures, including assault weapons bans, enhanced background checks, a bipartisan background checks bill, and a federal extreme risk protection order bill. Also voted for concealed carry reciprocity and other measures expanding firearm carrying rights.
Latest Polls
FL-12 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.0M
$1.5M
$992.8K
$496.4K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$2.0M
$143.1K
$1.9M
$79.9K
Cycle 2024
$1.8M
$121.4K
$1.8M
$76.1K
Cycle 2026
$1.6M
$554.1K
$1.2M
$60.8K
Source: FEC
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