FL-05 Republican nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleTalk show host
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundTalk show host
Notable personal detailsMark Kaye is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked in conservative media as a talk show host and podcaster and has been associated with Cox Media Group’s “The Mark Kaye Show,” originating from WOKV in Jacksonville. Kaye has an authorized principal campaign committee registered with the FEC, Mark Kaye for Congress.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports major tax reductions including abolishing the IRS and replacing the income tax with a national sales-based FAIRtax, and advocates cutting government spending and shrinking the size of government. Emphasizes policies favorable to small businesses and lower tax burdens.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement of existing immigration laws, framing enforcement as protecting American jobs and public safety. Campaign messaging emphasizes an "America First" approach and keeping the border secure.
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Climate & Energy
No clear public policy platform on climate or energy was found on the candidate’s official campaign site. The candidate has discussed climate-related topics on his podcast and other channels, with episode titles and descriptions suggesting skepticism about mainstream climate explanations, but specific policy proposals (e.g., for emissions targets, clean-energy investment, or fossil-fuel support) were not located in campaign materials.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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