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Candidate Profile: Manny Lopez

Original title: Manny Lopez — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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What this does

This document provides the official election history and professional background for Manny Lopez, who was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.

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Manny Lopez

He was a candidate for federal office in the 2024 election cycle.

Voters in Florida's 17th District

They participated in the election to determine their representative in the U.S. House.

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Summary

Manny Lopez is a Democratic activist and former U.S. Army veteran who ran for Florida's 17th Congressional District in 2024. He won the Democratic primary but was defeated by Greg Steube in the .

Key Facts

Manny Lopez lost the November 5, 2024, general election for Florida's 17th Congressional District.
Greg Steube received 291,347 votes (63.9%) to win the 2024 general election.
Manny Lopez received 164,566 votes (36.1%) in the 2024 general election.
Ralph E. Hartman received 8 write-in votes (0.0%) in the 2024 general election.
Manny Lopez defeated Matthew Montavon in the August 20, 2024, Democratic primary.
Manny Lopez served in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1986.
Manny Lopez's professional background includes work as an activist, first responder, and educator.
Manny Lopez has served on the Monroe County Port Authority Board and the Central Texas Economic Development Council.

Why It Matters

This document provides the official election history and professional background for Manny Lopez, who was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Manny Lopez win his 2024 election?

No, he lost the to Greg Steube.

What is Manny Lopez's professional background?

He has worked as an activist, first responder, and educator, and has served on the Monroe County Port Authority Board and the Central Texas Economic Development Council.

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Connected Entities

personMatthew Montavon“Candidate defeated by Manny Lopez in the 2024 Democratic primary.”Map →

personGreg Steube“Incumbent U.S. Representative who won the 2024 election.”Map →

locationFlorida's 17th Congressional District“The electoral district for the 2024 U.S. House race.”Map →

organizationU.S. Army“Branch of military service for Manny Lopez (1983-1986).”Map →

personRalph E. Hartman“Write-in candidate in the 2024 general election.”Map →

personManny Lopez“Democratic candidate for Florida's 17th Congressional District in 2024.”Map →

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