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Michael Owen

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Michael Owen

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FL-16 Republican nominee?

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AUG 19, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleState Representative

PartyRepublican

Age50 years old (Dec 23, 1975)

LocationFlorida

BackgroundAttorney

EducationSaint Leo University, BA (1997–1999)

Notable personal detailsMichael Owen is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives representing District 70, first elected in 2024. He is an attorney and small business owner and previously served as a Hillsborough County commissioner and a Port Tampa Bay commissioner. He was born in Houston, Texas, and moved to Florida as a child.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports keeping taxes low, reducing government spending, and has promoted tax relief and debt reduction during his time in office. Emphasizes investment in infrastructure while opposing fee increases.

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border security and tougher immigration enforcement, emphasizing physical security of the southern border and that he has backed/implemented strong enforcement measures at the state level. Positions presented prioritize enforcement and border control rather than expanded legal pathways or broad regularization.

Climate & Energy

Michael Owen has supported policies that protect and preserve use of fossil-fuel-powered equipment and emphasizes limited government, infrastructure investment, and development oversight rather than aggressive emissions regulation or phaseout of fossil fuels. His voting record includes yea votes on measures preventing local restrictions on gasoline-powered farm equipment and other bills consistent with a market-driven, energy-independence approach.

Endorsements

FL-16 Republican nominee?

Endorsers of Michael Owen for FL-16 Republican nominee?

Associated Industries of Florida

Public endorsement

Associated Industries of Florida endorsed Michael Owen for the Florida Legislature.

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Florida Chamber of Commerce

Advocacy group

Florida Chamber of Commerce endorsed Michael Owen for the Florida Legislature.

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