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Candidate Profile: Carlos A. Gimenez

Original title: Carlos A. Gimenez — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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What this does

Residents of Florida's 28th District will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine who represents them in the U.S. House of Representatives for the next two-year term.

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Summary

Carlos A. Gimenez is the Republican U.S. Representative for Florida's 28th Congressional District. He is currently serving a term ending in January 2027 and has declared his candidacy for re-election in the August 18, 2026, .

Key Facts

Carlos Gimenez is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Florida's 28th Congressional District.
Gimenez has declared his candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled for August 18, 2026.
His current term in the U.S. House ends on January 3, 2027.
Gimenez previously served as the Mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020.
He served in the U.S. House for Florida's 26th District from 2021 to 2023.
The base salary for a U.S. Representative is $174,000.
Gimenez holds a bachelor's degree in public administration from Barry University.
Gimenez's committee assignments for 2025-2026 include the Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on Armed Services.
Gimenez serves as the Chairman of the Transportation and Maritime Security subcommittee.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next election for Carlos Gimenez's seat?

The Republican is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

What committees does Carlos Gimenez serve on?

He serves on the Committee on Homeland Security (including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure and Transportation and Maritime Security subcommittees) and the House Committee on Armed Services.

Why It Matters

Residents of Florida's 28th District will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine who represents them in the U.S. House of Representatives for the next two-year term.

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Connected Entities

personCarlos A. Gimenez“Incumbent U.S. Representative for Florida's 28th District and candidate for re-e”Map →

personMario Diaz-Balart“Successor to Gimenez in the U.S. House District 26.”Map →

personDebbie Mucarsel-Powell“Predecessor to Gimenez in the U.S. House.”Map →

organizationBarry University“Educational institution attended by Gimenez.”Map →

locationFlorida's 28th Congressional District“The district represented by Carlos Gimenez.”Map →

personDaniella Levine Cava“Successor to Gimenez as Mayor of Miami-Dade County.”Map →

organizationRepublican Party“Political party affiliation of Carlos Gimenez.”Map →

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