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Candidate Profile: Marcus Carter (U.S. House, Florida District 9)

Original title: Marcus Carter — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

elections U.S. House Florida politics Republican Party

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What this does

Voters in Florida's 9th Congressional District will decide on August 18, 2026, which Republican candidate will advance to the general election to challenge the for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Voters in Florida's 9th Congressional District

These residents will vote in the primary and general elections to determine their representative in the U.S. House.

Marcus Carter

He is a candidate seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

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Summary

Marcus Carter is a Republican candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 9th Congressional District. He is participating in the Republican primary scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Key Facts

Marcus Carter is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 9th Congressional District.
The Republican primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Marcus Carter is running against Thomas Chalifoux, Jorge Malavet, Howard Steven Rance, and Justin Story in the Republican primary.
Darren Soto is the incumbent running in the Democratic primary for the same seat.
Marcus Carter served in the U.S. Army from 2002 to 2006.
Marcus Carter's professional background includes work as an entrepreneur and in the intelligence industry.
Marcus Carter completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Republican primary for Florida's 9th Congressional District?

The primary is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Who is the incumbent for Florida's 9th Congressional District?

Darren Soto (D) is the .

What is Marcus Carter's professional background?

He is a retired veteran who worked as an entrepreneur and in the intelligence industry.

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Connected Entities

personHoward Steven Rance“Republican primary opponent”Map →

personThomas Chalifoux“Republican primary opponent”Map →

locationFlorida's 9th Congressional District“The district for which the election is being held”Map →

personMarcus Carter“Republican candidate for U.S. House Florida District 9”Map →

personJustin Story“Republican primary opponent”Map →

personDarren Soto“Incumbent U.S. Representative for Florida's 9th District”Map →

personJorge Malavet“Republican primary opponent”Map →

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