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Mike Haridopolos
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida
FL-08 Republican nominee?
$9.0K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Mike Haridopolos is trading at 100% to win the FL-08 Republican nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age56 years old (Mar 15, 1970)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationStetson University — B.A. (1992)
Notable personal detailsMichael John “Mike” Haridopolos is a Republican member of the U.S. House representing Florida’s 8th congressional district, serving since January 3, 2025. He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives (2000–2003) and the Florida Senate (2003–2012), including as President of the Florida Senate (2010–2012). He has worked as a college faculty member and as a consultant/business owner. He earned a B.A. from Stetson University (1992) and an M.A. from the University of Arkansas (1993).
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing taxes and regulatory burdens to stimulate economic growth, including proposing targeted tax relief such as a 15% corporate tax rate for firms that create jobs in the U.S. and protections against taxes on Social Security, tips, and overtime. Has a history of sponsoring state-level property tax relief and emphasizes preserving tax incentives to encourage business reinvestment. Overall advocacy favors tax cuts and pro-growth tax policy rather than tax increases or wealth-redistribution measures.
Healthcare
The candidate has repeatedly opposed the Affordable Care Act and backed measures to block or opt states out of federal health-care mandates; he advocates market-driven, smaller-government approaches to health care. Public statements describe the ACA as a failure and emphasize state-level actions and market-based reforms to reduce costs.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate prioritizes securing the U.S. border and supports stronger enforcement measures, including detention and deportation of migrants who commit crimes. He has advocated maximizing border assets and technology and highlighted human-trafficking concerns as part of his border-security focus.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes legislation expanding access to contraception-related measures and has been publicly praised by pro-life groups for those positions. His campaign materials and endorsements show alignment with pro-life organizations and opposition to bills framed as expanding abortion or abortion-drug access.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding and protecting domestic energy production, emphasizes stabilizing energy prices and reducing government spending rather than aggressive emissions regulation, and has voted for legislation to protect American energy production.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports Second Amendment rights and is endorsed by pro-gun organizations and leaders; emphasizes defending gun rights while presenting as a law-and-order conservative who backs law enforcement. Public materials emphasize protecting gun ownership rather than proposing new firearm restrictions.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 18, 2026
Mike Haridopolos is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 House race fundraising picture. A Newsweek report says Democrats outraised Republican incumbents in several competitive districts, including in Florida, which could make his race more difficult. The broader report says fundraising and redistricting are shaping expectations for the midterm elections.
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.8M
$1.4M
$912.4K
$456.2K
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$1.8M
$258.2K
$1.5M
$62.5K
Cycle 2026
$1.8M
$1.2M
$885.2K
$46.6K
Source: FEC
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