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Candidate Profile: Rod Joseph

Original title: Rod Joseph — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

elections U.S. House Florida political candidates

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What this does

Residents of Florida's 20th Congressional District will decide whether to elect Rod Joseph to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives during the August 18, 2026, primary and November 3, 2026, general election.

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Voters in Florida's 20th Congressional District

These voters will choose their representative in the U.S. House during the 2026 election cycle.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

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Summary

Rod Joseph is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 20th Congressional District in the 2026 election. He is a U.S. Army veteran and former political candidate who previously ran as a Democrat in 2022 and 2024.

Key Facts

Rod Joseph is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 20th District.
The Republican primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Joseph switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party on September 18, 2024.
Joseph previously ran for the Florida House of Representatives in 2022 as a Democrat.
Joseph previously ran for the U.S. Senate in 2024 as a Democrat, receiving 5% of the vote in the primary.
Joseph is a U.S. Army veteran who served as a paralegal, ordnance officer, and paratrooper.
Joseph is a recipient of the Purple Heart.
Joseph holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and forensics, and master's degrees in military studies, history of war, and diplomacy and military studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rod Joseph's current political party?

Rod Joseph is a member of the Republican Party.

Has Rod Joseph held public office before?

The document does not list any previous public offices held by Rod Joseph; it notes he ran for office in 2022 and 2024 but was not elected.

When is the next election for Florida's 20th Congressional District?

The is August 18, 2026, and the general election is November 3, 2026.

Why It Matters

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Party Affiliation Change

Rod Joseph transitioned from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in September 2024 after running as a Democrat in 2022 and 2024.

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Connected Entities

personKevin McClellan“Candidate in the 2026 general election for Florida District 20”Map →

locationFlorida's 20th Congressional District“The district Rod Joseph is seeking to represent”Map →

personDeborah Poulalion“Opponent in the 2022 Florida House District 36 primary”Map →

personKedner Maxime“Candidate in the 2026 general election for Florida District 20”Map →

personRick Scott“U.S. Senator endorsed by Rod Joseph”Map →

personRod Joseph“Republican candidate for U.S. House Florida District 20”Map →

organizationRepublican Party“Current political party affiliation of Rod Joseph”Map →

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