Emerson College
50%40%30%20%10%0%
37.6%
FL-28 Democratic nominee?
$1.00
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePhilanthropy executive
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
Show moreShow less
BackgroundPhilanthropy executive
Notable personal detailsHector Daniel Mujica is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 28th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He previously worked in philanthropic leadership roles at Google.org, focused on economic opportunity and crisis response. He has also run for U.S. Senate in Florida before switching to the FL-28 House race.
SourcesShowHide
dos.elections.myflorida.comwusf.orghectormujica.comfec.govlinkedin.comen.wikipedia.orgbluevoterguide.orgmiamiherald.comdos.fl.govgpedia.comopencampaign.comdl1.en-us.nina.azcookpolitical.cominsideelections.comdocquery.fec.govreddit.comarxiv.orgconcordia.netwlrn.orges-us.noticias.yahoo.comunivision.compipelinehealth.uscareers.arena.runplenglish.comstoriesoflatinamerica.comconcordialive.comus-english.orgfoxnews.comphoenixnewtimes.commexiconewsdaily.comaljazeera.comtranscripts.cnn.comamericanliberty.newsconservativereview.comjustice.govcbsnews.comlegislation.ballotpedia.orgx.comvoterguide.ballotpedia.orgdeveloper.ballotpedia.orgcba.ballotpedia.orgcdn.ballotpedia.orgfrontpage.ballotpedia.orgballotready.orggimenez.house.govhouse.gov
Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports protecting Medicare and lowering prescription drug prices and insurance rates; emphasizes tackling rising healthcare costs and ensuring healthy families. Policy language focuses on reducing costs and preserving government programs rather than proposing wholesale privatization or single-payer.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 28, 2026
Hector Mujica is in the news because Louisiana’s congressional elections, including the 5th Congressional District Democratic nomination, have been delayed after the Supreme Court ruling on the state’s map. Lawmakers are expected to redraw the district lines before those House races are rescheduled later this year. The broader redistricting fight is also reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections.
dos.elections.myflorida.com+45
Articles
BRBaton Rouge Advocate28 days ago
Louisiana leaders plan to pause Congressional elections
Neutral
SSalon2 months ago
The Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans
Positive
NNewsweek3 months ago
Democrats’ Chances of Defeating Republicans To Flip Florida: New Poll
Positive
WWEAU29 days ago
Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances
Neutral
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$717.3K
$538.0K
$358.7K
$179.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$717.3K
$80.1K
$637.3K
$42.5K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Endorsements