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Candidate Profile: Larry Gillis
Original title: Larry Gillis — ballotpedia.org
June 10, 2026
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Finance Connection
Notable money activity
$20,000across 20 reported contributions
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Giallombardo | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO | $1,000 | INSURANCE | Oct 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | ABC MERIT SHOP PC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Feb 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | GEO CARE LLC | $1,000 | CORRECTIONS | Feb 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | CARLTON FIELDS POLITICAL COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Mar 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | COMMITTEE OF FLORIDA AGENTS | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Mar 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | FLORIDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC FPBA LAW AND ORDER PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Mar 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | ARROW GROUP | $1,000 | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | Mar 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | FLORIDA RV PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Feb 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | FRIENDS OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE POLITICAL COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Mar 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | INTERNACHI | $1,000 | HOME INSPECTION TRADE ASSOCIAT | Mar 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | JIM MORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $1,000 | AUTO DEALER | Feb 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | JM FAMILY AUTOMOTIVE LLC | $1,000 | AUTO DEALER | Feb 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FL | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Mar 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | THE GEO GROUP INC | $1,000 | CORRECTIONS | Feb 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | FLORIDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION INC JUSTICE PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Mar 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | CONSERVATIVES FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Aug 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | FLORIDA ACRE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Aug 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | FLORIDA INDEPENDENT CONCRETE & ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS INC. PC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Sep 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | GRAY ROBINSON PA FLORIDA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Jul 2025 |
| Mike Giallombardo | CARBONARI KATHRYN E. | $1,000 | NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE | Dec 2025 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
What this does
This document provides biographical and professional background information for a candidate who sought a seat in the Florida House of Representatives in 2024.
Who is mentioned in the record
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Voters in Florida House District 79
These residents were eligible to vote in the election for the representative of their district.
What changed
Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.
What's next
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Summary
Larry Gillis was a Libertarian Party candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, District 79, in the 2024 election cycle. He did not appear on the ballot for the .
Key Facts
- Larry Gillis was a candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, District 79, in 2024.
- Larry Gillis did not appear on the ballot for the Libertarian Party primary held on August 20, 2024.
- Larry Gillis holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard University (1964) and a law degree from Boston University School of Law (1970).
- Larry Gillis served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967.
- Larry Gillis' professional background includes work as a professor and criminal attorney.
- Mike Giallombardo won the 2024 general election for District 79 with 68.8% of the vote.
- Denise McCleary received 31.2% of the vote in the 2024 general election for District 79.
Why It Matters
This document provides biographical and professional background information for a candidate who sought a seat in the Florida House of Representatives in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Larry Gillis win the election for Florida House District 79?
No, Larry Gillis did not appear on the ballot for the .
What is Larry Gillis' professional background?
He is a former criminal attorney and professor.
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Connected Entities
personMike Giallombardo“Incumbent Representative for District 79 who won the 2024 general election.”Map →
organizationFlorida House of Representatives“The legislative body for which the candidate ran.”Map →
Sources
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