Luke Murphy
FL-02 Republican nominee?
$94.9K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationFlorida
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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Notable personal detailsLuke Murphy is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He filed a Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on February 11, 2026, and has an authorized principal campaign committee, Luke Murphy for Congress. He has described himself as a decorated veteran and a former member of the United States Army.
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Positions
Immigration & Border
The candidate opposes mass amnesty and regularization for people who crossed the border illegally and supports strengthened enforcement funding for immigration authorities. He characterizes ICE agents positively and calls for increased resources for immigration enforcement while blaming the current administration for large numbers crossing the border.
News
Luke Murphy is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 House race fundraising picture. A Newsweek report says Democrats outraised Republican incumbents in many competitive districts, including some in Florida and other battleground states. The story suggests fundraising and redistricting could shape how competitive his race becomes, but it does not give many specific details about Murphy himself.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Luke Murphy for FL-02 Republican nominee?
Peter Schweizer
Public figure
Peter Schweizer endorsed Luke Murphy in Florida's 2nd Congressional District race
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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