§1Candidates
Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.
§2Side by side
Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.
| Fact | Carlos A. Gimenez | Phil "Felipe" Ehr | Eddy Rojas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Republican1, | Democrat1, | No Party Affiliation1, |
| Status | Incumbent7 | Challenger | Challenger |
| Raised | $722,291 through October 14, 20268 | $508,311 through September 30, 20269 | Not found in the public sources we checked |
| Cash on hand | $540,7838 | $506,9639 | Not found in the public sources we checked |
| Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers | Legal status, but not citizenship, for most who pass background checks and pay a fine His official House website says he supports letting undocumented immigrants be placed on a path to legal status, with work authorization, a driver’s license and school for their children, but does not support a blanket grant of citizenship to them; it also says he supports continuing DACA and that he voted for the American Dream and Promise Act to extend legal protections for Dreamers.10 | His campaign website lists among his priorities protecting law-abiding immigrant families and creating a path to permanent residency for families stuck in legal limbo.11 | Not found in the public sources we checked |
Issues only one candidate has addressed
By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.
Carlos A. Gimenez — 8 issues
- Trade agreementsSign new deals that lower trade barriersHis official House website says he supports new trade partnerships around the world to expand markets for American producers, as long as the agreements are free and fair, and supports taking measures against anti-competitive behavior in global trade.12
- Oil and gas drilling on federal land and offshoreHis official House website says he opposes offshore drilling, especially off the coast of Florida, and supports an all-of-the-above approach to domestic energy production; it lists among his cosponsored bills several that would bar oil and gas leasing in certain areas off Florida’s coast.13
- Economic ties with ChinaHis official House website says he supports decoupling the United States and its allies from China in five areas (national security, economy and energy, competitiveness, ideology and technology), and supports incentives to bring American companies back from China, especially in industries tied to national security and public health, such as pharmaceutical supply chains and protective equipment.14,
15 - Legal immigration levelsAdmit more immigrants, such as by adding work visas or clearing family backlogsHis official House website says he opposes efforts to reduce current immigration levels and supports an increase in employment-based visa programs such as H-1B, as long as it does not take away from Americans.10
- State and local role in immigration enforcementRequire full cooperation, with penalties for places that limit itHis official House website says he opposes local government officials stopping law enforcement from enforcing federal laws, and that sanctuary cities have no place in the country.10
- Highway and transit fundingHis official House website says that as Miami-Dade County mayor he emphasized installing more solar panels, improving public transportation and making streets friendlier to bikes and pedestrians, and that he will keep advocating policies that invest in sustainable infrastructure and encourage more use of public transportation.13
- Corporate tax rateKeep it at 21%His official House website says he opposes any effort to raise the corporate tax rate above 21%, and opposes raising tax rates on corporations and small businesses to pay for new spending.15
- Taxes on very large fortunesHis official House website says he opposes an annual wealth tax.15
Phil "Felipe" Ehr — 5 issues
- Abortion lawHis campaign website lists among his priorities restoring women’s reproductive rights by eliminating government overreach.16
- Data centers and electricity costsPause or limit new data centersHis campaign website lists among his priorities a temporary moratorium on large-scale AI data centers and other high-impact developments until their effects on infrastructure, energy, housing and the environment are fully evaluated.11
- Health insurance systemHis campaign website lists among his priorities lowering premiums, expanding access and reducing out-of-pocket costs through the Healthcare Stability & Program Choice Act.11
- Immigration enforcement inside the countryHis campaign website lists among his priorities targeting criminals and traffickers and improving training and accountability for border personnel.11
- Private care for veteransHis campaign website lists among his priorities pursuing a full VA hospital or major VA medical facility in South Dade to improve access for veterans in South Dade and Monroe County while strengthening essential services.11
Eddy Rojas — 2 issues
- Vouchers and education savings accountsHis campaign website says he would fight for school choice, vocational training and affordable higher education.17
- Business tax breaksHis campaign website says he would fight to lower taxes on small businesses, cut regulations and bring jobs back to Miami.17
Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.