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U.S. Representatives are elected every two years (no term limits) to serve the voters of a specific Congressional District. A Representative must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and a resident of the state he or she represents. Duties include passing laws, serving on committees, electing the leadership of the House of Representatives, and originating all matters of taxation. Representatives maintain offices in their home district and in Washington, D.C., where they provide extensive constituent services. The current salary (2026) for a member of the House is $174,000 per year.

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    Keith Gross
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    Lee Jones
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    Nick Justin Lewis
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    Luke Murphy
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    Jim Norton
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    Evan Power
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    Austin Rogers
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    Audie Rowell
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Biographical Information

What reforms to the US immigration system do you support? Why? ¿Qué reformas al sistema de inmigración de Estados Unidos apoya usted? ¿Por qué?

Do you believe climate change is a financial threat to the economy of the nation? Why or why not? ¿Cree que el cambio climático representa una amenaza financiera para la economía del país? ¿Por qué?

Name your top two legislative priorities for the next Congressional term. Mencione sus dos principales prioridades legislativas para el próximo período del Congreso.

“Freedom of speech” is included in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Exactly what does ”Freedom of Speech” mean to you? La libertad de expresión está incluida en la Primera Enmienda de la Constitución de los Estados Unidos. ¿Qué significa exactamente para usted la “libertad de expresión”?

Who has the right, Congress or the President, to oversee federal agencies? ¿Quién tiene el derecho de supervisar a las agencias federales: el Congreso o el Presidente?

If documentary proof of US citizenship becomes necessary in order to register to vote, how would you help those citizens, especially women, who no longer have or don’t have easy and affordable access to documents to prove citizenship, such as certified birth and marriage certificates? Si se requiere prueba documental de ciudadanía estadounidense para registrarse para votar, ¿cómo ayudaría a esos ciudadanos, especialmente a las mujeres, que ya no tienen o no tienen acceso fácil y asequible a documentos que prueben su ciudadanía, como certificados de nacimiento o matrimonio certificados?

What role do you believe the federal government should play in education at the pre-school level, K-12 level and higher education? ¿Qué papel cree que debería desempeñar el gobierno federal en la educación a nivel preescolar, educación K-12 (primaria y secundaria) y educación superior?

Age 42
Education Florida State University
Hometown Panama City, FL
County Bay County
Campaign Website http://keithgross.com/
Campaign Twitter Handle @keithgross
I'm 100% America first. Americans are working hard just to make ends meet. We have tens of millions of citizens on welfare programs and well over ten million illegal aliens present which need to be deported. On top of all of that, we invite people into this nation who will further burden our infrastructure and our budgets.

The best thing we can do right now is pause all immigration and reassess how we want to move forward as a nation. It is a good idea to invite people to join our society who will be beneficial, join American life and adopt our values. It is not good for our society to allow mass migration to disrupt our nation, or to allow people who seek to overturn and displace our values rather than join us. Immigration can be good in small amounts when we invite the best and brightest from across the globe to become Americans. Immigration can destroy a nation when it is unchecked or when it happens so fast that assimilation is not occurring. Americans must be put first - always.
I believe that climate change is a natural cycle and that man has virtually nothing to do with it. I believe that efforts to regulate industry or other human activity to combat climate change are simply about control and a march toward an authoritarian government, not about improving anything. Since the beginning of time politicians have used fear to motivate compliance and that appears to be exactly what the left is trying to do with the climate change hoax. In Congress I will block all legislation and funding aimed at the “green new deal” and other climate motivated regulatory overreach or wasteful spending.
Cut Government Spending - We can't continue spending this much on our federal government. We don't need this much federal government and we can't afford it. Our national debt is rising and inflation has caused an affordability crisis largely driven by government spending. I will work to reduce the size of the federal government. Most government should be conducted at the state level and I will work to return those functions to the states as outlined in our Constitution.

Restore Constitutional Values - Our freedoms have been reduced over the past several decades. We must restore these freedoms and return to the vision outlined by our founders. America is great because of the freedom and opportunity is offers, we must preserve and revive these freedoms to pass them onto the next generation.
Freedom of speech means all speech. This important right was not enshrined in our Constitution merely to protect polite or agreeable communications; it was to ensure our right to say things which may be deeply unpopular or adversarial to our government.
Congress allocates budgets, the President executes. The Executive Branch shall carry out the laws passed by Congress. if Congress dislikes how the Executive Branch handles things, it can (and should) cut funding. The power of the purse is the primary tool of Congress. They would do well to stay focused on the budget and stop passing new laws for everything under the sun. We have plenty of laws that merely need to be enforced and Congress continually fails to pass a budget on time. Americans deserve better performance from our legislative branch.

Congress should not micromanage Executive Branch agencies, nor should Congress delegate significant legislative activities in the form of regulatory promulgation to those Executive Branch agencies. The laws that govern our lives should be written by our elected representatives in Congress, not unaccountable and unelected bureaucrats in Executive Branch agencies.
Documentation needed to prove one's citizenship should be provided at low or no cost. It is important that only US Citizens vote in our elections, but it should not be an undue burden on people to demonstrate their citizenship.
The federal government should not play a role in education. This is a matter best left to states a not an enumerated federal power as outlined in our Constitution. Too many in Congress believe that the federal government should control all aspects of our lives. I'm running for Congress to get the Washington out of our lives. State departments of education can handle schools and parents can be more directly involved in the education of their children. It is duplicative and wasteful to have a US Department of Education and State Departments of Education. Get the federal government out of the way.
Age 70
Education 6 months college 8 years advanced pilot training
Hometown PANAMA CITY BEACH
County FL
Instagram Lee Jones for congress
Campaign Phone 4806860116
Deport dangerous illegal aliens first then offer self-deportation with the right to apply legally then deport on a case-by-case basis. Streamline immigration process and make it more timely to become a legal citizen of the United States of America. Everyone should be fingerprinted. Once a citizen then they become a taxpayer and can serve this great nation as we all do improving our economy and great way of life and freedom.
Climate change is a political tool to raise enormous amounts of money. The real Climate Change is cyclical and proven by science. The U.S. is doing more than our share to protect our planet. However, the biggest contributor to the problem are China, Russia, India and Pakistan. I used to work at NASA.
Term limits to get real representation and not career politicians. voter ID with proof of citizenship including fingerprints for all Federal Elections.
It means that anyone can at the top of their lungs can shout out that which you oppose shouting out at the top of your lungs. In other countries you can be killed, severely injured or jailed for doing what we take for granted on a daily basis. This freedom is something we have, they want and are being killed for it.
Both, The President can oversee that which may be detrimental to our safety and economic future. The Congress shares in this responsibility and controls the decisions for funding. It’s fundamentally a perfect system but prone to issues that need attention on a more timely manner.
Financial assistance to help what they need and assist in roadblocks that may arise. I support proof of citizenship for all Federal elections. The states should have responsibility for state and local elections requirements. All women who have a legal right to vote should have all of our support to make sure that they can.
The Federal Government should have no say in the education of our children. The department of education should be eliminated and education left to the states and the parents.
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Age 44
Education Bachelors Degree
Hometown Havana, Florida
County Leon County
Campaign Twitter Handle @lukemurphyfl
Campaign Phone 8505453043
Campaign Mailing Address PO Box 853
Havana, FL 32333
America must have a secure border and an immigration system that puts our national security and the rule of law first. We should finish securing the southern border, end policies that encourage illegal immigration, and ensure employers use E-Verify so jobs go to those legally authorized to work. At the same time, we should modernize and streamline the legal immigration process for those who follow the law and contribute to our country. As a combat veteran, I understand that every nation has the right and responsibility to know who is entering its borders. We are a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws.
Americans deserve practical solutions, not policies that make energy more expensive or weaken our economy. Florida has always dealt with hurricanes, flooding, and severe weather, and we should continue investing in resilient infrastructure and responsible conservation. I support innovation, clean technologies developed through the free market, and protecting our natural resources. I do not support mandates that drive up costs for families, farmers, and small businesses or make America more dependent on foreign energy. Affordable, reliable American energy is essential to both our economy and our national security.
My first priority is restoring fiscal responsibility by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse, reducing the size of the federal bureaucracy, and getting our national debt under control. Washington has spent beyond its means for far too long.

My second priority is strengthening America’s security by securing our border, rebuilding military readiness, and ensuring our veterans receive the care they have earned. As a Purple Heart combat veteran, I know firsthand the sacrifices made by those who serve, and I will fight to make sure our government keeps its promises to them.
Freedom of speech is one of the foundations of our republic. It means every American has the right to express their views without fear of government censorship or retaliation, even when those views are unpopular. Open debate allows citizens to challenge ideas, hold elected officials accountable, and make informed decisions. While private citizens should always speak responsibly and respectfully, government should never decide which viewpoints are acceptable. Protecting the First Amendment protects every other freedom we enjoy.
Our Constitution establishes separate but co-equal branches of government. The President is responsible for managing the executive branch and ensuring federal agencies faithfully execute the law. Congress has the constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight, appropriate funding, and hold agencies accountable to the American people. Both branches have important roles, and neither should operate without checks and balances. Strong oversight is essential to prevent waste, abuse, and unelected bureaucrats from exceeding their authority.
Only U.S. citizens should vote in American elections, and verifying citizenship strengthens confidence in our elections. At the same time, government has a responsibility to ensure eligible citizens can easily obtain the documents they need. I would support reducing or eliminating fees for obtaining citizenship-related records for voting purposes, improving coordination between state agencies, expanding online access where appropriate, and providing assistance for seniors, veterans, rural residents, and individuals whose names have changed through marriage or adoption. Election integrity and voter accessibility can and should go hand in hand.
Education works best when decisions are made closest to students and families. Parents, teachers, and local school boards—not Washington—should have the primary responsibility for K-12 education. The federal government should focus on supporting students with disabilities, protecting civil rights, promoting transparency, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly without imposing one-size-fits-all mandates.

In higher education, Congress should work to reduce costs, expand workforce training, strengthen vocational and technical education, and improve accountability so students are prepared for good-paying careers without being buried in debt. Every student should have the opportunity to succeed, whether they choose college, military service, or the skilled trades.
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Age 59
Education Batchelors
Hometown Tallahassee
County Leon
Campaign Twitter Handle @@audie_rowell
Instagram audierowell
LinkedIn Audie Rowell
Campaign Phone 850-797-4504
Campaign Mailing Address 6474 Elkwater Ct
Tallahassee, FL 32309
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