FL-27 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyDemocratic
Age54 years old (Feb 6, 1972)
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundBusinessman
EducationBrooklyn College (attended)
Notable personal detailsLev Parnas is a Soviet-born American businessman and political activist who became nationally known for his involvement in the Trump–Ukraine scandal while associated with Rudy Giuliani. He studied briefly at Brooklyn College and Baruch College and later worked in real estate and finance before moving to Florida in 1995. In 2021 he was convicted of campaign finance-related crimes and in 2022 was sentenced to a prison term, supervised release, and restitution. In March 2026 he launched a Democratic campaign for Florida's 27th congressional district.
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Positions
Immigration & Border
Supports commonsense immigration reform that balances protecting the border with preserving access to asylum and protections for those who come seeking refuge. Advocates reforms rather than purely enforcement-first measures.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strengthening background checks, reinstating or tightening limits on assault weapons, and investing in school security and mental-health resources to reduce gun violence.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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