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Republican
Herbie Wertheim

Herbie Wertheim

Overview

Current roleOptometrist

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

Age87 years old (May 23, 1939)

GenderMale

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LocationFlorida

BackgroundOptometrist

EducationUniversity of Florida (studied electrical engineering)

Notable personal detailsHerbert A. “Herbie” Wertheim is an American optometrist, inventor, businessman, and philanthropist. He is the founder and president of Brain Power Incorporated and has been associated with optical engineering and optometry through his education and career. In 2026, he filed to run as a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 22nd congressional district.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

The candidate emphasizes preventing illness and expanding access through philanthropy and healthcare innovation rather than detailing specific policy reforms. He has said prevention and increasing access are priorities he hopes to raise during his campaign. Public donations and pledges to health institutions are a central part of his healthcare focus.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 12, 2026

Herbie Wertheim is in the news because of a Florida congressional race tied to a redrawn district. The latest report focuses on Republican fintech entrepreneur Michael Carbonara, who sold 10 Bitcoin to help finance his campaign and is leaning heavily on self-funding. The campaign is also being framed around pro-crypto and blockchain transparency themes.

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Articles
DDecrypt13 days ago

Florida Candidate Liquidates $800K in Bitcoin to Bankroll Congressional Bid

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.5M
$1.9M
$1.3M
$625K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$2.5M
$2.5M
$0.00
$0.00

Source: FEC

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