FL-22 Republican nominee?
16hCarbonara’s contract snapped back from 73% to 81% intraday, putting him back near the top of the field as the crowded Republican primary remains volatile.
81%8%
FL-22 Republican nominee?
$88.2K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundEntrepreneur
EducationUlster County Community College — Associate degree, Business Administration
Notable personal detailsMichael Carbonara is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is an entrepreneur with experience in finance and technology and has founded fintech and other businesses. He moved to Florida in 2012 and is based in South Florida. He is married and has two children.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes and reducing government bureaucracy, emphasizing relief for families facing inflation, high taxes, and regulatory burden. Frames his economic approach around private-sector experience and reducing government interference to help working families and businesses.
Healthcare
The candidate lists healthcare and "affordable healthcare" among his policy priorities and publishes explanatory materials about Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA, but does not articulate a clear, specific policy prescription (for example: support for Medicare for All, a public option, Medicaid expansion, or full ACA repeal).
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes securing U.S. borders against illegal immigration, cracking down on criminals, drugs, and human trafficking, and supporting law enforcement. He also endorses a merit-based legal immigration policy that prioritizes an "America first" approach. These positions prioritize stronger enforcement while allowing for regulated legal immigration reforms.
Climate & Energy
The candidate’s campaign materials and blog posts mention climate impacts, resilience, and environmental responsibility but do not set out specific climate or energy policies (no targets, phasing plans, or regulatory positions). Public materials emphasize economic growth and local quality-of-life issues while noting climate and household energy choices as considerations rather than concrete legislative proposals.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate’s campaign site frames gun policy through a strong Second Amendment and Bruen-centered legal lens, emphasizing protection of gun rights and explaining how recent court decisions limit the scope for new restrictions. Public materials focus on preserving constitutional gun rights and informing readers about limits on regulation rather than proposing expanded federal gun-control measures.
Latest Insights
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 18, 2026
Michael Carbonara is in the news for self-funding his Florida congressional campaign, including selling 10 Bitcoin for about $800,000 in USDC to support the bid. Reports say he is running in Florida’s newly redrawn 22nd District and is leaning on pro-crypto and blockchain transparency themes. More recent election coverage also places his race in the context of a competitive 2026 House cycle, where fundraising is becoming a key factor.
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Endorsements
FL-22 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Michael Carbonara for FL-22 Republican nominee?
Fabio A. Andrade
Public figure
Weston City Commissioner Fabio A. Andrade endorsed Michael Carbonara for Congress.
Manish Sood
Elected official
Loxahatchee Groves Vice Mayor Manish Sood endorsed Michael Carbonara in CD 22.
Veterans for America First
Public endorsement
Veterans for America First endorsed Michael Carbonara in the Republican primary for Congress.
HUCKPAC for America
Public endorsement
HUCKPAC for America endorsed Michael Carbonara for Congress.
John Herbst
Public figure
Fort Lauderdale Commissioner John Herbst endorsed Michael Carbonara for Congress.
Fort Lauderdale Young Republicans
Public figure
The Fort Lauderdale Young Republicans endorsed Michael Carbonara for Congress.
Weston Mayor Peggy Brown
Elected official
Weston Mayor Peggy Brown endorsed Michael Carbonara for Congress.
Coconut Creek and Pompano Beach City Commissioners
Public endorsement
Coconut Creek and Pompano Beach city commissioners endorsed Michael Carbonara for Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$5.9M
$4.4M
$2.9M
$1.5M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$5.9M
$1.3M
$4.5M
$251.4K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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