Candidate · November 3, 2026

Phil "Felipe" Ehr

On the ballot for U.S. House · Florida's 28th District

DemocratChallenger
raised through Sep 30, 2026
$508K
cash on hand
$507K
issues with public statements
6

§1On the ballot

Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.

OfficeU.S. House · Florida's 28th District1,2,3
Party on the ballotDemocrat1,2,4
StatusChallenger
Also on the ballot

§2Who they are

Why this matters: Background and experience help you judge how someone might do the job. These come from public records and the candidate's own materials.

Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.

Phil Ehr served in the U.S. Navy from 1982 to 2008, advancing from seaman to commander over a 26-year active duty career.5,6 His campaign website says his Navy service included flying reconnaissance during the Cold War, combat support in Desert Storm and overseeing U.S. combat operations in Operation Allied Force, and that on shore duty he advised senior leaders in Washington, Silicon Valley, London and NATO.6 His campaign website says that after the Navy he taught chess to children in schools, taught British officers at their war college, founded a nonprofit to counter disinformation in domestic politics, and completed dozens of humanitarian aid delivery missions in Ukraine.6 He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of the State of New York and a master’s degree in international relations from Troy State University.5

Why they say they're running

His campaign website says he is running to represent the people of South Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys, who he says are suffering from what he describes as extremism and chaos in Congress, and that new leadership is needed to solve problems and defend freedom, democracy and prosperity.6,7

Websites and accounts

§3What they've said on the issues

Why this matters: These are positions the candidate has stated publicly — on their campaign website or in public statements — summarized in plain words with a link to where they said it. Issues they haven't spoken about publicly are left out.

Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.

Each issue has its own range of views. A position is marked on that range only when the candidate's own statement clearly matches one option; there is no overall left–right score.

Health Care

Health insurance system

His campaign website lists among his priorities lowering premiums, expanding access and reducing out-of-pocket costs through the Healthcare Stability & Program Choice Act.7

Veterans

Private care for veterans

His 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.7

Immigration

Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers

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.7

Immigration enforcement inside the country

His campaign website lists among his priorities targeting criminals and traffickers and improving training and accountability for border personnel.7

Energy and Climate

Data centers and electricity costs

His 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.7

  1. Encourage new data centers with tax breaks and faster approvals
  2. Require data centers to pay the full cost of the power plants and lines they need
  3. Pause or limit new data centers
Marked: the option their statement matches.

Abortion and Reproductive Health

Abortion law

His campaign website lists among his priorities restoring women’s reproductive rights by eliminating government overreach.6

§4Money

Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left. Outside groups that spend on their own, without coordinating with the campaign, report that too.

Reported to the Federal Election Commission for the 2025–2026 election cycle, through September 30, 2026.8

Raised$508,311
Spent$88,022
Cash on hand$506,963
Debts owed by the campaign$654,084

Where the money came from

Individual donors$155K · 30%
The candidate's own money (gifts and loans)$353K · 69%
Other receipts (other loans, refunds, interest)$181 · 0%

§5Financial disclosures

Why this matters: Federal candidates and members of Congress must report their assets, income, debts and outside jobs, and members must report stock trades. These filings show possible conflicts of interest.