Keith Truenow
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida
FL-11 Republican nominee?
$157.8K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
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$157.8KAUG 25, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundAgribusiness
EducationLeesburg High School
Notable personal detailsKeith L. Truenow is a Republican member of the Florida Senate representing District 13, elected in 2024, after serving in the Florida House of Representatives from 2020 to 2024. He is an agribusiness professional and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He moved to Florida in 1979 and is originally from St. Cloud, Minnesota.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes and smaller government, advocating tax reductions and limited government spending. Emphasizes pro-business, free-market principles in economic policy.
Healthcare
The candidate sponsors and supports legislation expanding Medicaid and requiring broader coverage for medically necessary services (including orthotics, prosthetics, and nursing home access) and has advanced bills to increase Medicaid coverage options for vulnerable populations. His legislative activity shows support for expanding access through state-administered programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and cracking down on undocumented immigration; emphasizes preserving rule of law and prioritizing action against illegal immigrants who have committed crimes. Positions emphasize enforcement and tighter controls rather than expanded legal pathways or protections for asylum seekers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes abortion and positions himself as defending the unborn, committing to fight for the rights of unborn children and opposing abortion at any stage of gestation.
Climate & Energy
Keith Truenow supported legislation that removes references to "climate change," bans wind farms, and protects natural gas appliances, and he has sponsored measures to give additional local control over siting and permitting of utility-scale solar on agricultural land. His legislative activity emphasizes energy independence and limits on certain renewable energy deployments.
Public Safety & Guns
Keith Truenow’s public materials emphasize defending constitutional rights and support policies that roll back firearm purchase restrictions. Legislative records show he has sponsored or cosponsored bills that would reduce waiting periods, lower the minimum age for some firearm transfers, and speed the return of weapons after arrest, and he has been recognized by law-enforcement groups for public-safety work.
Latest News
Keith Truenow is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 House race fundraising picture. A Newsweek report says Democrats outraised Republican incumbents in several competitive districts, including some in Florida, which could affect the outlook for seats tied to mid-decade redistricting. The report does not give specific new developments about Truenow himself, so the context is limited.
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