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Campaign Finance (2026)
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About
Mario Diaz-Balart is a Republican U.S. Representative for Florida's 26th district and the longest-serving member of the state's congressional delegation.
Background
Mario Diaz-Balart was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Cuban parents and is part of a family with a long history in public life. He studied political science at the University of South Florida. Before his election to office, he began his career in public service in 1985 as an aide to Xavier Suárez, who was then the mayor of Miami.
Political career
Mario Diaz-Balart began his career in public service in 1985 as an aide to Miami Mayor Xavier Suárez, the same year he changed his political affiliation from Democratic to Republican. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002 and currently represents Florida's 26th congressional district. Following the death of Representative Alcee Hastings in 2021, he became the dean, or longest-serving member, of Florida's congressional delegation.
Current focus
Diaz-Balart, Mario represents the 26th congressional district of FL in the U.S. House. Diaz-Balart, Mario chairs the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs. They also serve on the Defense and the House Committee on Appropriations. They have sponsored 54 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8595; H.R. 4779; H.R. 4558.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
54
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes