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John Hearton
John Hearton (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on August 20, 2024.
Hearton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
John Hearton was born in the District of Columbia. He earned a bachelor's degree from George Mason University in 1989 and an M.B.A from the Jack Welch Management Institute in 2015. His career experience includes working as a CEO. Hearton has been affiliated with BREC and Rotary.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Florida's 8th Congressional District election, 2024
Florida's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Republican primary)
Florida's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 8
Mike Haridopolos defeated Sandy Kennedy in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Haridopolos (R) | 62.2 | 280,352 |
 | Sandy Kennedy (D)  | 37.8 | 170,096 | |
| Total votes: 450,448 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jose Dieppa (No Party Affiliation)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 8
Sandy Kennedy defeated Daniel McDow in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 8 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sandy Kennedy | 60.7 | 24,701 |
 | Daniel McDow | 39.3 | 15,999 | |
| Total votes: 40,700 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 8
Mike Haridopolos defeated John Hearton and Joseph Babits in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 8 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Haridopolos | 72.1 | 61,710 |
 | John Hearton | 21.7 | 18,604 | |
 | Joseph Babits | 6.1 | 5,250 | |
| Total votes: 85,564 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Jones (R)
- Bill Posey (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hearton in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
John Hearton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hearton's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In the upcoming congressional election, there is a candidate who truly embodies the qualities and values we need in a leader – John Hearton. As a successful entrepreneur, a staunch Constitutionalist, and an advocate for a balanced budget, term limits, bills that can stand on their own, and secure borders, John Hearton is the ideal candidate to represent Florida District 8 in Congress.
- Successful Entrepreneur**: John’s background as a successful entrepreneur demonstrates his ability to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in our district. His firsthand experience in the business world equips him with a unique understanding of the challenges facing small businesses and the importance of fostering a thriving economy.
- Constitutionalist**: His unwavering commitment to the Constitution sets him apart as a defender of our fundamental rights and liberties. In these uncertain times, we need representatives who will uphold the principles upon which our nation was founded. John’s dedication to protecting our constitutional rights is a testament to his integrity and his respect for the rule of law.
- Balanced Budget**: The need for fiscal responsibility in government cannot be overstated. John understands the importance of a balanced budget and sound financial management. He is dedicated to working towards a fiscally responsible future for our country, ensuring that the American Dream stays alive for our future gene
- Balanced Budget
- Term Limits
- Securing our borders
We need to be more fiscally responsible. The debt is not sustainable and has caused terrible inflation that we all feel at the pumps and grocery stores.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 30, 2023
