Chris Gleason (Florida)

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Chris Gleason

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. Senate Florida

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 20, 2024

Next election

August 18, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, 1996

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army National Guard

Years of service

1989 - 1999

Personal

Birthplace

Lowell, MA

Religion

Christian

Profession

Technology consultant

Contact

Personal LinkedIn

Chris Gleason (Republican Party) is running in a special election to the U.S. Senate to represent Florida. He declared candidacy for the special Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Chris Gleason was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. Gleason's career experience includes working as a technology consultant. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1989 to 1999. Gleason earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell in 1996. Gleason has been affiliated with Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf, Michigan -Make-A-Wish, Seniors Helping Seniors.

Elections

2026

See also: United States Senate special election in Florida, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on August 18, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Special general election for U.S. Senate Florida

Neelam Perry (No Party Affiliation) is running in the special general election for U.S. Senate Florida on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Neelam Perry (No Party Affiliation)

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Democratic primary

Special Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Florida

The following candidates are running in the special Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Florida on August 18, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Joey Mendoza Atkins
		Paul Ron Cruz
	Submit photo	Frank DiMola
	Submit photo	Charles Gould
		Alan Grayson
		Tamika Lyles
	Submit photo	Evelyn McBride
		Hector Mujica
		Angela Nixon
	Submit photo	Dennis Stevens
	Submit photo	Alex Vindman

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jennifer Jenkins (D)
• Joshua Weil (D)

Republican primary

Special Republican primary for U.S. Senate Florida

The following candidates are running in the special Republican primary for U.S. Senate Florida on August 18, 2026.

		Candidate
		Ashley B. Moody
		Ashley Baptiste
		Chris Gleason
		Michaelangelo Hamilton
	Submit photo	Jake Lang
		A.C. Toulme

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2024

See also: Municipal elections in Pinellas County, Florida (2024)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections

Incumbent Julie Marcus defeated Chris Gleason in the Republican primary for Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julie Marcus	84.2	133,141
		Chris Gleason	15.8	24,937

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 158,078
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an Army veteran, husband, and father of three daughters. My expertise is in processes, technology, data, and finance. I have dedicated years of investigative work on election integrity, without regard to party affiliation. My work has been featured in the Gateway Pundit, Epoch Times, Miami Independent, and others. I also write and manage the website: Immutabletruthelections.substack.com. I completed extensive data analysis related to the administration of elections, both in Florida and nationwide. My primary focus has been on identifying issues with processes, technologies, and data, in addition to identifying instances of fraud. Additionally, I played a vital role in the development team that created the data used today across the entire mortgage lending industry.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I will ensure all elections are administered fairly and legally.
• I will ensure every legal vote is accurately counted.
• I will restore public trust and transparency to our elections.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about the United States Constitution, as it is the foundation of our government. I am also committed to ensuring honest and transparent elections. I am committed to ensuring every legal vote is counted accurately, without regard to party affiliation. This is the only way to restore trust in our electoral process.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus, King David, King Solomon, Benjamin Franklin, and my grandfather. I would like to follow Jesus' example because he is the only one without sin.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Bible, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the anti-Federalist papers.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, courage, transparency, and a willingness to always try to do the right thing, putting the needs of others before your own.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am driven by data, facts, and the desire to do the right thing. Being transparent as an officeholder is something that is non-negotiable for me.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

It is imperative to honor the oath of office and the Constitution, and to conduct business professionally, fairly, honestly, and transparently.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The restoration of America and the liberation of people worldwide.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

July 4th, 1976- The Bicentennial of America celebrating the 200th. anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. I was four years old at the time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was being a son. I still have it today.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible, because that is what I try to live my life by.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Jack Ryan

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The Blessing, by Kari Jobe

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have found it challenging to watch injustice and wrongdoings without taking action to right the wrongs and fix what is broken.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Florida is the Gold Standard of Elections.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Mike Lindell, Ann Vandersteel, L. Todd Wood, Darlene Cerezo, Peter Bernegger

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

As in everything, transparency is crucial. Financial transparency leads to government accountability.

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Campaign finance summary

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Chris Gleason campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. Senate Florida	Candidacy Declared primary	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ashley Moody (R)

Rick Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Jimmy Patronis (R)

District 2

Neal Dunn (R)

District 3

Kat Cammack (R)

District 4

Aaron Bean (R)

District 5

John Rutherford (R)

District 6

Randy Fine (R)

District 7

Cory Mills (R)

District 8

Mike Haridopolos (R)

District 9

Darren Soto (D)

District 10

Maxwell Frost (D)

District 11

Daniel Webster (R)

District 12

Gus Bilirakis (R)

District 13

Anna Luna (R)

District 14

Kathy Castor (D)

District 15

Laurel Lee (R)

District 16

Vern Buchanan (R)

District 17

Greg Steube (R)

District 18

Scott Franklin (R)

District 19

Byron Donalds (R)

District 20

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)

District 21

Brian Mast (R)

District 22

Lois Frankel (D)

District 23

Jared Moskowitz (D)

District 24

Frederica Wilson (D)

District 25

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)

District 26

Mario Diaz-Balart (R)

District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar (R)

District 28

Carlos Gimenez (R)

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Democratic Party (8)