Michael Owen
FL-16 Republican nominee?
$192.9K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Age50 years old (Dec 23, 1975)
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationSaint Leo University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsMichael Owen is an American attorney and Republican politician serving in the Florida House of Representatives for District 70, assuming office on 2024-11-05. He previously served as a Hillsborough County Commissioner (District 4). He earned a B.A. from Saint Leo University and a J.D. from Western Michigan University, and has operated a law practice focused on real estate.
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Positions
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.
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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.
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