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Phil Ehr Campaign for Florida's 28th Congressional District

Original title: Phil Ehr — ehrforcongress.us

June 10, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This campaign seeks to replace Representative Carlos Gimenez in the U.S. House, which would shift the representation and legislative priorities for residents of Southwest Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Residents of Florida's 28th Congressional District

These residents will vote to determine their next representative in the U.S. House.

Carlos Gimenez

As the incumbent, his seat is being challenged by Phil Ehr.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Phil Ehr is a retired Navy Commander running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 28th Congressional District. His platform focuses on cost of living, reproductive rights, environmental infrastructure, and gun control.

Key Facts

  • Phil Ehr is a retired Navy Commander.
  • Ehr is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 28th Congressional District.
  • The district covers Southwest Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys.
  • Ehr's stated priorities include reducing the cost of living, strengthening Medicare and Social Security, and securing borders.
  • Ehr advocates for gun control legislation, reproductive rights, and clean energy/water infrastructure.
  • Ehr supports public education and labor unions.
  • The campaign is actively soliciting volunteer support and financial contributions via ActBlue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does the 28th Congressional District cover?
It includes Southwest Miami-Dade County (West Kendall, The Hammocks, West Richmond Heights, Goulds, South Dade, Homestead, Florida City) and the Florida Keys.
What are Phil Ehr's primary policy goals?
His goals include addressing the cost of living, protecting Medicare and Social Security, border security, gun control, reproductive rights, and environmental infrastructure.

Why It Matters

This campaign seeks to replace Representative Carlos Gimenez in the U.S. House, which would shift the representation and legislative priorities for residents of Southwest Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Infrastructure and Rights

The candidate emphasizes a mix of traditional economic issues like Medicare/Social Security alongside specific social issues like reproductive rights and gun control.

Connected Entities

personDebbie Mucarsel-PowellFormer U.S. Representative who endorsed Phil Ehr.Map →
personCarlos GimenezIncumbent U.S. Representative for Florida's 28th District.Map →
locationFlorida's 28th Congressional DistrictThe district includes Southwest Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys.Map →
personPhil EhrRetired Navy Commander running for U.S. Congress.Map →

Sources

Open source document

ehrforcongress.us

Analysis Score

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  • Significance60
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  • Controversy50
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  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz30
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