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Candidate Profile: John Hearton

Original title: John Hearton — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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What this does

This document provides the official election outcome and biographical background for a candidate who sought federal office in Florida's 8th Congressional District during the 2024 election cycle.

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John Hearton

He was a candidate for federal office whose campaign concluded following the primary election.

Voters in Florida's 8th Congressional District

These residents participated in the 2024 primary and general elections to select their representative.

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Summary

John Hearton is a Republican who ran for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 8th Congressional District in 2024. He was unsuccessful in the Republican held on August 20, 2024.

Key Facts

John Hearton was a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 8th Congressional District.
John Hearton lost the Republican primary election on August 20, 2024.
Mike Haridopolos won the general election for Florida's 8th Congressional District on November 5, 2024, with 62.2% of the vote.
Sandy Kennedy was the Democratic candidate in the 2024 general election for Florida's 8th Congressional District.
John Hearton holds a bachelor's degree from George Mason University (1989) and an M.B.A. from the Jack Welch Management Institute (2015).
John Hearton's professional background includes experience as a CEO.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did John Hearton win his election?

No, John Hearton lost in the Republican on August 20, 2024.

What is John Hearton's professional background?

John Hearton has worked as a CEO and holds an M.B.A. from the Jack Welch Management Institute.

Why It Matters

This document provides the official election outcome and biographical background for a candidate who sought federal office in Florida's 8th Congressional District during the 2024 election cycle.

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Connected Entities

personSandy Kennedy“Democratic candidate in the 2024 general election for Florida's 8th Congressiona”Map →

organizationJack Welch Management Institute“John Hearton's graduate school.”Map →

personJohn Hearton“Republican candidate for Florida's 8th Congressional District in 2024.”Map →

personMike Haridopolos“Winner of the 2024 general election for Florida's 8th Congressional District.”Map →

locationFlorida's 8th Congressional District“The electoral district for which John Hearton ran for office.”Map →

organizationGeorge Mason University“John Hearton's undergraduate alma mater.”Map →

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