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2026 Race · Florida

U.S. House (District 8)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in Florida is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Mike Haridopolos (Republican), Jennifer Jenkins (Democratic), Paul Dellinger (Democratic), and Colby Shock (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Mike Haridopolos (Republican), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Jennifer Jenkins

Democratic

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Paul Dellinger

Democratic

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Colby Shock

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Mike Haridopolos

Republican · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Financial Services
  • Science, Space, and Technology

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8851

    One Giant LEAP Act

  • HR.3343

    Greenlighting Growth Act

2026 Florida U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in Florida in 2026?

Mike Haridopolos (Republican), Jennifer Jenkins (Democratic), Paul Dellinger (Democratic), and Colby Shock (Democratic). Mike Haridopolos is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Florida U.S. House (District 8) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Florida and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Mike Haridopolos, a Republican, currently represents Florida, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Mike Haridopolos serve on?

Mike Haridopolos serves on House Committee on Financial Services and House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.