Mike La Rosa
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida
Mike La Rosa
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida
FL-09 Republican nominee?
$180.4K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
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$180.4KAUG 25, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age44 years old (Feb 25, 1982)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundReal estate brokerage
EducationUniversity of Central Florida — B.A., Interpersonal Communications (2000–2004)
Notable personal detailsMike La Rosa is a Republican politician from Florida who served in the Florida House of Representatives (2012–2020). He has worked in real estate brokerage and development. He earned a B.A. in Interpersonal Communications from the University of Central Florida.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes and reducing regulatory burdens to help small businesses and promote economic development. Emphasizes pro-growth policies, infrastructure and diversification to attract jobs and investment to Florida.
Healthcare
Mike La Rosa has sponsored and secured funding related to mental-health crisis response in his district, but there are no clear, detailed public statements or policy platforms located that state his broader positions on federal health-care issues (ACA, Medicare for All, public option, Medicaid expansion, or market-based reforms). Available public profiles and questionnaires contain limited or no responses on healthcare policy.
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Immigration & Border
Supports construction of a border wall and other infrastructure to achieve complete control over entry and exit to the United States, indicating an enforcement-first stance on border security.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Has received endorsement from Florida Right to Life and appears aligned with restrictions on abortion access, including support for limiting funding to abortion providers. Public scorecards record votes consistent with limiting abortion access (for example, restrictions regarding minors).
Climate & Energy
Mike La Rosa, as a Florida Public Service Commissioner and former state representative, emphasizes state-led energy policy, grid reliability, and collaboration with utilities while engaging in regulatory roles that prioritize reasonable rates and natural gas infrastructure. His record includes utility-friendly legislative actions and participation in PSC activities that call for state primacy in designing emission performance systems and focus on modernization and reliability rather than aggressive statewide emissions mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
Mike La Rosa has expressed support for protecting Second Amendment rights and has participated in legislative discussions on gun and school-safety measures during his tenure in the Florida House. His public comments frame his approach around defending lawful gun ownership while engaging in debates over state gun-related legislation.
Latest News
Mike La Rosa is running in the Republican primary for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, where candidates are competing for the chance to challenge incumbent Democrat Darren Soto. The race is being shaped by issues like affordability, housing, taxes, utilities, education, immigration, and environmental policy. The latest coverage mainly profiles the field and the positions each candidate is taking ahead of the general election.
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