Jorge Malavet
FL-09 Republican nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Navy officer (retired)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundU.S. Navy officer (retired)
EducationGED (via Bronx Community College night classes; passed exam in 1986)
Notable personal detailsJorge Antonio Malavet is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 9th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and later earned a GED after taking night classes at Bronx Community College. He served in the U.S. Navy, including as an officer, and later worked in federal service. He is married and has four adult children.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting marginal tax rates, simplifying the tax code, and delivering tax relief for middle-class and small-business families; emphasizes cutting waste and advancing pro-growth policies to raise wages and expand housing through private-sector solutions.
Healthcare
Supports market-based healthcare reforms focused on increasing price transparency and lowering out-of-pocket costs, while expanding access through private-sector solutions. Emphasizes improving veteran health care access and choice.
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigration reform that emphasizes border security, rule-of-law enforcement, and accountability while welcoming immigrants who pursue the American dream within a lawful system.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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