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Florida's 8th Congressional District (FL-8)

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Mike Haridopolos, a Republican, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes all of Brevard and Indian River counties and part of Orange County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 801,628, a median household income of $77,332, and a median age of 48.6. Of residents 25 and older, 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Mike Haridopolos, U.S. Representative for Florida's 8th District
Mike Haridopolos

U.S. Representative for Florida's 8th District · Republican

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2026 redistricting

Florida uses a new congressional map in 2026: EOGPCRP2026, enacted May 4, 2026.

The 2026 election for FL-8 uses the new map's FL-8; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Haridopolos has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 FL-8 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for FL-8 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Mike Haridopolos (incumbent)Republican$1,824,838$1,197,777Jul 29
Jennifer JenkinsDemocratic$725,731$108,111Jul 29
Colby ShockDemocratic$10,840$0May 11
Paul Lyal DellingerDemocratic$2,705$2,135Sep 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
801,628
Median household income
$77,332
Median age
48.6
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Florida senators

Neighboring districts

  • FL-7 · Cory Mills (R)
  • FL-9 · Darren Soto (D)
  • FL-10 · Maxwell Frost (D)
  • FL-18 · Scott Franklin (R)
  • FL-21 · Brian Mast (R)

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