2026 Elections · Florida

Florida's 28th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Florida congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Florida's 28th Congressional District in 2026?

Carlos Gimenez (Republican), Phil Ehr (Democratic) and Eddy Rojas (No Party Affiliation).

  • Carlos GimenezRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $697K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Carlos Gimenez's sponsored bills →
  • Phil EhrDemocratic✓ Verified
    $508K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Eddy RojasNo Party Affiliation✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Carlos Gimenez supports lowering taxes and cutting regulations to foster a business-friendly climate and opposes increasing corporate tax rates or a wealth tax 1; he votes yea on bills reauthorizing healthcare programs and improving rural care 5. Eddy Rojas supports cutting burdensome regulations, lowering taxes on small businesses, and bringing good-paying jobs back to Miami 3; he also supports affordable healthcare, lowering prescription drug costs, and expanding telehealth 6. Phil Ehr supports lowering premiums and expanding healthcare access through the Healthcare Stability & Program Choice Act 4; he also supports protecting law-abiding immigrant families and reforming ICE and CBP operations for accountability 78.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueCarlos GimenezRepublicanPhil EhrDemocraticEddy RojasNo Party Affiliation
Economy & Jobs

Gimenez supports lowering taxes, cutting regulations, and fostering a business-friendly climate to grow the economy and opposes increasing corporate tax rates or implementing a wealth tax.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Gimenez votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and reauthorization of insurance programs.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Eddy Rojas supports cutting burdensome regulations, lowering taxes on small businesses, and bringing good-paying jobs back to Miami.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Carlos Gimenez supports lowering taxes, cutting regulations, and fostering a business-friendly climate to grow the economy, while opposing increasing corporate tax rates or implementing a wealth tax 1. He has voted yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and reauthorization of insurance programs 2. Eddy Rojas supports cutting burdensome regulations, lowering taxes on small businesses, and bringing good-paying jobs back to Miami 3.
Healthcare

Gimenez votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ehr supports lowering premiums, expanding access, and reducing out-of-pocket costs through the Healthcare Stability & Program Choice Act.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Eddy Rojas supports affordable and accessible healthcare, lowering prescription drug costs, expanding telehealth, and protecting Medicare.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Phil Ehr supports lowering premiums, expanding access, and reducing out-of-pocket costs through the Healthcare Stability & Program Choice Act 1. Carlos Gimenez votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 2. Eddy Rojas supports affordable and accessible healthcare, lowering prescription drug costs, expanding telehealth, and protecting Medicare 3.
Immigration

Gimenez supports a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants but opposes blanket amnesty and insists citizenship must be earned lawfully.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Gimenez votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ehr supports protecting law-abiding immigrant families, improving training and accountability for border personnel, providing a path to permanent residency for families stuck in legal limbo, and targeting criminals and …

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Ehr calls for reforming how ICE and CBP operate, including proper identification, use-of-force rules and accountability.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Immigration: Phil Ehr supports protecting law-abiding immigrant families, improving training and accountability for border personnel, providing a path to permanent residency for families stuck in legal limbo, and targeting criminals 1. He also calls for reforming how ICE and CBP operate, including proper identification, use-of-force rules, and accountability 2. Carlos Gimenez votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Gimenez votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, supporting veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ehr supports creating an inter-agency public corruption task force and strengthening accountability for public contracts.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Eddy Rojas supports law enforcement, securing borders, and investing in community programs to prevent crime and help youth.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Phil Ehr supports creating an inter-agency public corruption task force and strengthening accountability for public contracts 1. Carlos Gimenez votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, supporting veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 2. Eddy Rojas supports law enforcement, securing borders, and investing in community programs to prevent crime and help youth 3.
Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Gimenez votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and related appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Gimenez supports an all-of-the-above approach to domestic energy production, opposes offshore drilling off Florida's coast, and advocates for sustainable infrastructure and clean energy innovation.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Gimenez votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ehr supports protecting the Everglades, defending water resources, supporting responsible growth, and pursuing a temporary moratorium on large-scale AI data centers and other high-impact developments until their impacts…

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Gimenez opposes providing American taxpayer dollars to the Taliban and will introduce legislation to ban aid to the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Gimenez votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ehr supports putting America first by defending the Constitution and rule of law, rejecting anti-American rhetoric, antisemitism, socialism, political extremism, and using military force only when lawful and necessary.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Phil Ehr supports putting America first by defending the Constitution and rule of law, rejecting anti-American rhetoric, antisemitism, socialism, political extremism, and using military force only when lawful and necessary 1. Carlos Gimenez voted nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Carlos Gimenez supports lowering taxes, cutting regulations, and fostering a business-friendly climate to grow the economy, while opposing increasing corporate tax rates or implementing a wealth tax. He has voted yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and reauthorization of insurance programs. Eddy Rojas supports cutting burdensome regulations, lowering taxes on small businesses, and bringing good-paying jobs back to Miami.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Phil Ehr supports lowering premiums, expanding access, and reducing out-of-pocket costs through the Healthcare Stability & Program Choice Act. Carlos Gimenez votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities. Eddy Rojas supports affordable and accessible healthcare, lowering prescription drug costs, expanding telehealth, and protecting Medicare.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Phil Ehr supports protecting law-abiding immigrant families, improving training and accountability for border personnel, providing a path to permanent residency for families stuck in legal limbo, and targeting criminals. He also calls for reforming how ICE and CBP operate, including proper identification, use-of-force rules, and accountability. Carlos Gimenez votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Phil Ehr supports creating an inter-agency public corruption task force and strengthening accountability for public contracts. Carlos Gimenez votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, supporting veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. Eddy Rojas supports law enforcement, securing borders, and investing in community programs to prevent crime and help youth.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Phil Ehr supports putting America first by defending the Constitution and rule of law, rejecting anti-American rhetoric, antisemitism, socialism, political extremism, and using military force only when lawful and necessary. Carlos Gimenez voted nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments.