MIKE IN THE NEWS
Keep your finger on the pulse of the campaign! Below we share some of the news coverage of Mike Haridopolos with links to the publications.
Mike Haridopolos easily wins Republican nomination in CD 8
With no other high-profile candidates, Haridopolos swatted away anti-establishment opposition. Haridopolos secured more than 72% of the vote, according to unofficial election results. Meanwhile, John Hearton won under 22%, and 6% of voters backed Joe Babits, who dropped out last week...
Mike Haridopolos wins Brevard County GOP primary in bid to replace Bill Posey
Republican Mike Haridopolos won by a landslide in one of Brevard County's most anticipated primary races for Florida's 8th Congressional District. Haridopolos was the clear favorite among Republicans in Brevard winning the primary with more than 70% of the vote. He gave a speech...
Mike Haridopolos wins GOP primary for Florida Congressional District 8
Former state Senate President Mike Haridopolos secured the Republican nomination for Congressional District 8 and is set to advance to the November general election. He defeated Joe Babits and John Hearton in the primary on Tuesday and will move on to face the Democratic nominee...
'It's an amazing feeling': 8th congressional district primary winners react to victories
The field for Congressional District 8 was narrowed Tuesday night. The district covers Brevard County and Indian River counties and part of Orange County. Republican Mike Haridopolos and Democrat Sandy Kennedy won their respective primaries for the seat. Mike Haridopolos...
DeSantis endorses Haridopolos in Republican primary for Congress in Brevard, Indian River
Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos of Indian Harbour Beach in a local three-candidate Republican primary for Congress, calling Haridopolos "a proven conservative leader."
Mike Haridopolos is not just a front-runner, he's on his way to a decisive GOP victory
A poll found the former Florida Senate President with 56% support. None of his challengers even hit double-digit support.​ Mike Haridopolos is well on his way to victory in the GOP Primary this month, if poll results obtained by Florida Politics are any indication.
Poll shows Congress Candidate Mike Haridopolos has 51-point lead heading into Aug. 20 Primary Election
The Mike Haridopolos for Congress campaign released poll results on Thursday showing Haridopolos with a commanding lead in the District 8 Republican primary scheduled for August 20. The results show Haridopolos as the clear frontrunner, leading the ballot with 56% compared to 6% for John Hearton and 4% for Joseph Babits and 33% undecided.
Haridopolos stands alone at primary debate on Contraceptive Bill, receives applause from pro-life group
U.S. House of Representatives hopeful Mike Haridopolos (R) stood alone in defiance when asked if he would support the Right to Contraception Act during WESH 2’s CD 8 Republican primary debate. His opponents, John Hearton and Joe Babits raised their hands in support of the pro-abortion measure when asked if they would vote for the bill.
Mike Haridopolos looks to leverage state-level successes during his Congressional run
In an interview with The Capitolist, former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos discussed how his past legislative experiences inform his approaches to fiscal responsibility, immigration reform, environmental protection, and the space industry as he bids for a seat in Congress. Haridopolos, who served as Senate President...
Mike Haridopolos signs U.S. Term Limits Pledge
U.S. Term Limits is proud to announce that Mike Haridopolos, the leading candidate for Congress in Florida’s 8th District, has signed the U.S. Term Limits Pledge. By signing, Haridopolos pledges that “as a member of Congress I will cosponsor and vote for the U.S. Term Limits Amendment of three (3) House terms and two (2) Senate terms and no longer limit.” If elected to Congress...
Embracing Conservative Leadership: Congressman Bill Posey's Retirement and Mike Haridopolos' Campaign
In a pivotal moment for Florida conservatives, Congressman Bill Posey has announced his retirement from Congress, paving the way for a new era of leadership. As the Sunshine State bids farewell to a stalwart defender of conservative values, all eyes turn to the campaign of Mike Haridopolos, a champion of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty.
Top House Republicans endorse Mike Haridopolos for Congress
Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos received endorsements on Friday from prominent House Republican leaders for his congressional campaign. The endorsements include Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairman Elise Stefanik. Friday’s announcement follows an earlier endorsement from US House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey endorses Mike Haridopolos
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey tossed his support behind former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos in his congressional bid for District 8.
Haridopolos kicked off his campaign in April to coincide with incumbent Republican Rep. Bill Posey opting to retire and backing Haridopolos.
U.S. House Republican Leadership Team Endorses Brevard's Mike Haridopolos for U.S. Congress District 8 House Seat
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The U.S. House of Representatives Republican leadership team, including Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Republican Conference Chairman Elise Stefanik, have endorsed Brevard County’s Mike Haridopolos for the District 8 House seat, according to the Haridopolos campaign.
Rick Scott endorses Mike Haridopolos in Congressional District 8 race
United States Senator Rick Scott formally endorsed former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos on Monday in his bid to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Haridopolos served as the Florida Senate President from 2010 to 2012 under Scott’s gubernatorial administration. In his campaign announcement last week, he emphasized his commitment...
The cards keep stacking for Mike Haridopolos as Marco Rubio backs him for Congress
Florida's senior Senator served in the Florida Legislature with the Indian Harbour Beach Republican.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is endorsing former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos’ bid for Congress. Rubio, a former Florida House Speaker, praised the Indian Harbour Beach Republican’s record in Tallahassee.
Bill Posey retiring from Congress, backs former Senate President Mike Haridopolos as successor
The former Florida Senate President filed about an hour before the deadline. Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos has jumped into a race in Florida’s 8th Congressional District. The surprise late entry came after U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, a Rockledge Republican, already qualified...
Haridopolos receives major endorsements from Speaker Mike Johnson, others
Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R) has received a flurry of endorsements from prominent Republicans nationwide with a concentration of support from his home state of Florida. Haridopolos is running for Congressional District 8, currently held by Representative Bill Posey (R-FL). Rep. Posey announced ...