Gavriel Soriano

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Gavriel E. Soriano

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 20, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

New York, N.Y.

Religion

Jewish

Profession

Farmer/Businessman

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Gavriel E. Soriano (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 11th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 20, 2024.

Biography

Gavriel Soriano was born in the Bronx, New York, New York. His career experience includes working as a farmer and businessman.

Elections

2024

See also: Florida's 11th Congressional District election, 2024

Florida's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Republican primary)

Florida's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 11

Incumbent Daniel Webster defeated Barbie Harden Hall in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 11 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Webster (R)	60.4	269,277
		Barbie Harden Hall (D)	39.6	176,726

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 446,003
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sami Osta (No Party Affiliation)
• Christopher Manuel Alcantara (No Party Affiliation)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Barbie Harden Hall advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 11.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 11

Incumbent Daniel Webster defeated John McCloy in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 11 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Webster	77.0	55,443
		John McCloy	23.0	16,567

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 72,010
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Gavriel E. Soriano (R)
• Anthony Sabatini (R)

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ralph Groves (L)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Soriano in this election.

2022

See also: Florida's 11th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 11

Incumbent Daniel Webster defeated Shante Munns and Kevin Porter in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 11 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Webster (R)	63.1	205,995
		Shante Munns (D)	35.4	115,647
		Kevin Porter (No Party Affiliation)	1.5	4,967

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 326,609
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Antonio Rosado (No Party Affiliation)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Shante Munns advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 11.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 11

Incumbent Daniel Webster defeated Laura Loomer and Gavriel E. Soriano in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 11 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Webster	51.0	43,469
		Laura Loomer	44.2	37,647
		Gavriel E. Soriano	4.8	4,072

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 85,188
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Anthony Sabatini (R)
• Christopher Manuel Alcantara (R)
• Steve Farley (R)
• Al Deno (R)
• Jeannette Skinner (R)

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Gavriel E. Soriano completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Soriano's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Our 11th Congressional District distinguishes a portion of central Florida unique because of a variety of topographical and climactic properties and, because of us, the people that call this land home. We are a generational and transplanted stock, whose love of God, family, and country tempers us conservative. And, because we have found such rich rewards in these values, we are bold in protecting and preserving the Constitution that secures them.

It is here on this land and amongst you that birth vested me, and then, by choice, I invested my life. I volunteered here, started a business here, served the Public here. My blood, my sweat, my tears, are in this soil, alongside yours.

I am Gavriel Soriano, that son of The 11th and proud Republican who will establish your victory for our conservative values in the 118th United States Congress.

In January 2021, I set aside the full-time practice of sustainable farming to put boots-on-the-ground in the counties of The 11th on a quest for The People’s answers to three basic questions.

The answers resulted in the United States Strong mission that I bring to the People of The 11th. This platform, as a fruit of America First, comprehends three foundational actions that I will undertake in representing our will in Congress – Unifying a Strong People to Secure Representation in Constitutional Governance!

Vote for a brother! Vote for a son! Vote Gavriel Soriano!

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?

• First in The Mission is Unifying People to Build Strong Families that go on to Establish Communities Strong in civic conscience and enterprise. We The 11th are a people outraged by corrupt and inept politicians as well as by bureaucratic and political opportunists. All of whom perpetuate, The Overthrow of governance by We The People; The Subversion of the nuclear family; and The Attrition against our economy; And, how so? Through abuses of power rapidly invading every sector of our lives, and through lies quickly eroding the ties that bind us to the past, to the present, to the future, and to each other. Therefore against these abuses and To Unify The People, I embolden every person through monthly meetings in each county.
• Second in the United States Strong mission is to secure representation in - A person representative, one who walks amongst the People of his district to know them; A person transparent, one who sits amongst the People to be known by them; A person accountable, one who answers the hard questions and equally as important, asks them; A person bold, one who accomplishes the will of the People in Congress. These qualities I require of myself, I require of my colleagues, and I require of the congressional process.
• Third is protecting the integrity of Constitutional governance, which rests on the Consent of the People. A day would come when socialist or communist rule prevails: When the practice of our God-given Rights and Liberties are to us, a heart wrenching memory, and to our posterity, an ancient legend; But not on this day: On this day, We save America! To this end, I am developing district-wide county task forces composed of We The People who will scrutinize the fifteen federal departments and their systems and work toward constitutional governance by dismantling the loopholes, limiting the reach, and disbanding superfluous offices. And by this strength, we The 11th will topple the fundamental drivers of the issues assaulting our people.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The areas of public policy that I am personally passionate about are those few that secure the practice of our God-given liberties. These are (1) Sustainable American Agriculture that provides an abundance of food for our people and our animals, (2) Secure American Energy Resources that promote life and enterprise, and (3) Safe And Beautiful Homes (Housing) that bring families and friends together.

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

Of the individuals who have been the greatest influence on me politically, I highlight the following -

(Biblical) Moses: a humble and bold leader who proved that to lead is to serve; a man dedicated to his people and who, for their sakes, proved himself an excellent negotiator, effective orator, and a political economist.

Donald J. Trump, a man who ushered in a new era in politics by raising the volume of the conservative voice in our country, and in so doing, he reinvigorated civic responsibility and participation.

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

Hillel says, "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? If not now, when?" Ethics of the Fathers, 1:14

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

An elected official must secure representation by modeling the following qualities -

A person representative, one who walks amongst the People of his district to know them;

A person transparent, one who sits amongst the People to be known by them;

A person accountable, one who answers the hard questions and equally as important, asks them;

A person bold, one who accomplishes the will of the People in Congress.

Moreover, an elected official must require these qualities of his colleagues and of the congressional process.

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

And to your question of, Whom shall we send? Send me, Gavriel Soriano, a man of God, of family, of Country; a man tempered by principles and equally bold in living them out; and a man who exemplifies that to lead is to serve.

So I urge you to vote in the Primary on August 23 and in the General on November 8, and as you peruse the list of names on the ballot, stop at and choose – Gavriel Soriano!

Vote for a brother!
Vote for a son!
Vote Gavriel Soriano!

Thank you for your vote!

God bless the patriots of our District, our State, and our Nation!

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

An elected official must secure representation by modeling the following qualities -

A person representative, one who walks amongst the People of his district to know them;

A person transparent, one who sits amongst the People to be known by them;

A person accountable, one who answers the hard questions and equally as important, asks them;

A person bold, one who accomplishes the will of the People in Congress.

Moreover, an elected official must require these qualities of his colleagues and of the congressional process.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Upon Congress, I want to leave the all-pivoting legacy and a blueprint of Secure Representation -

A man representative, one who walks amongst the People of his district to know them;

A man transparent, one who sits amongst the People to be known by them;

A man accountable, one who answers the hard questions and equally as important, asks them;

A man bold, one who accomplishes the will of the People in Congress.

A man who requires of himself, who requires it of my colleagues, and who requires it of the congressional process.

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

The first historical event that I remember is the 9/11 tragedy. I was six years old.

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

Since the age of 11, I worked in building my family’s business of sustainable farming and land management to establish food resources on a local level. I am 27 years old now and I am still working the land.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Hebrew Bible is my most treasured book because it teaches me all that I need to know for living and for dying. In terms of literary writings, one of my favorites is, The Great Gatsby, because of the writing style, the symbolism, and the message.

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

If I could learn more about any fictional character, I would like to learn more about Shakespeare's Macbeth.

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

And I'm proud to be an American,

Where at least I know I'm free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
Who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
Next to you and defend her still today.
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this laaaaand!
God bless the USA.

Lee Greenwood, God Bless The USA

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

Volunteering in a religious capacity for three years at a state hospital for the confinement of people suffering with mental illness represents a time in my life when I had to struggle to make righteous choices against established norms. To defend and protect the vulnerable against abuses of power is a very stressful challenge to undertake, especially at a young age. I am grateful to have accepted the challenge and to have made a difference.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The U.S. House of Representatives each serve a district with a limited number of people. This fact alone demonstrates that representatives possess and should possess a closer alliance with and understanding of the people whom they serve.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. Previous experience that does secure representation sometimes proves itself a hindrance to or retardation of the democratic process.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Corrupt and inept politicians as well as bureaucratic and political opportunists who have, over a period of many decades, perpetuated The Overthrow of governance by We The People, The Subversion of the nuclear family, and The Attrition against our economy.

And, how so? Through abuses of power rapidly invading every sector of our lives, and through lies quickly eroding the ties that bind us to the past, to the present, to the future, and to each other.

Therefore, against these abuses, the greatest challenges that the United States will face over the next decade are strengthening the nuclear family, the economy, and constitutional governance through secure representation.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes. I would like to be a part of the following committees: Oversight and Reform, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I believe that two-year terms are of benefit because it gives the People the opportunity of voting out an ineffective representative sooner rather than later.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits address a secondary effect of the real problem, which is not securing representation. For this reason, Second in the United States Strong mission is to secure representation in -

A person representative, one who walks amongst the People of his district to know them;

A person transparent, one who sits amongst the People to be known by them;

A person accountable, one who answers the hard questions and equally as important, asks them;

A person bold, one who accomplishes the will of the People in Congress.

These qualities I require of myself, I require of my colleagues, and I require of the congressional process.

Compatriots, Be Strong and of Good Courage, and know this, The Time for Choosing is now.

Let us, The People of The 11th, therefore dare to save our noble state with secure representation and We will enter Congress unified, We will enter congress resolved!

And to your question of whom shall we send? Send me, Gavriel Soriano, a man tempered by principles and equally bold in living them out.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I am looking to be the best representative that I can be for The People of The 11th: a United States Strong Representative -

A person representative, one who walks amongst the People of his district to know them;

A person transparent, one who sits amongst the People to be known by them;

A person accountable, one who answers the hard questions and equally as important, asks them;

A person bold, one who accomplishes the will of the People in Congress.

And a person who requires these qualities not only of himself, but of his colleagues, and of the congressional process.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

There are many stories that are particularly touching, memorable, and impactful. Of them all, the ones that have most motivated me toward running for congress are those in which public servants as well as some doctors, teachers, and other offices in which people put their trust, persistently denigrate the honor of their titles with abuses of power against The People.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Let's Go Brandon!

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise with steadfast, immovable guards based on the principles with which this nation was founded, is a necessity in policymaking. Congress signifies people coming together and that always involves a level of compromise, an art unknown to the hot-headed, ridiculously impulsive.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I am opposed to Big Government because it is not conducive toward creating strong families who go on to establish strong and sustainable communities. My priorities are to my District community and therefore I would not prioritize the raising of revenue.

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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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