MEET MIKE HARIDOPOLOS



Experience

Mike Haridopolos is a seasoned leader with a rich history of public service, business success, and a steadfast lifelong commitment to conservative values. With 12 years of experience in the Florida House of Representatives and the State Senate (and serving as President of the Senate from 2010 to 2012), Mike has championed transparency, reduced taxes, and conservative reforms. His journey began in academia, teaching U.S. History and Political Science, and continues today as a political analyst and business consultant. Residing in Indian Harbour Beach with his family, Mike is dedicated to serving Brevard, Indian River, and Orange Counties with integrity, strength and vision.
History

Mike has always cared deeply about our country, our constitution, and our American values. He began his career teaching United States History and Political Science at Brevard Community College—now Eastern Florida State College. Haridopolos also taught classes as an instructor at the Bob Graham Center at the University of Florida.
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In the Florida Legislature, Mike quickly established himself as a capable lawmaker who stood firmly rooted in his conservative values. Mike pushed for greater government transparency and accountability for Floridians, leading the effort to put the state’s budget online. In 2008, he sponsored and championed Florida’s constitutional amendment reducing property taxes and allowing homeowners to bring their tax savings with them when they move to a new home. Mike made transforming the Florida Senate into a more conservative policy body a key objective of his Senate Presidency.
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After leaving office in 2012, Haridopolos started MJH Consulting, a successful business and political consulting company. He appears regularly on Fox 35 Orlando offering political analysis and remains active in federal, state, and local politics, helping Republicans win elections. Mike lives in Indian Harbour Beach with his wife Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos. They have three adult children, Alexis, Hayden and Reagan.