Jorge Malavet
Jorge Malavet (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 9th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.[source]
Malavet completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jorge Malavet's career experience includes working as an administrator. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1988 to 2008. Malavet earned a bachelor's degree from Regents College in 1998, a graduate degree from Troy University in 2005, and a law degree from Barry University in 2014.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Florida's 9th Congressional District election, 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.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 9
Incumbent Darren Soto (D) is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 9 on August 18, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 9
Marcus Carter (R), Thomas Chalifoux (R), Jorge Malavet (R), Howard Steven Rance (R), and Justin Story (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 9 on August 18, 2026.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jorge Malavet completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Malavet's responses.
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- Strong, accountable leadership that delivers results: fiscal discipline, transparent budgeting, and pro-growth policies that expand opportunity for every family.
- Secure communities and lawful immigration: enforce the rule of law, support lawful pathways, and invest in border security and public safety to protect families and workers.
- Local control, parental choice, and opportunity for all: empower families with choice in education, support small businesses, and invest in workforce development so Floridians can thrive.
• Public safety and the rule of law: ensuring safe neighborhoods while protecting due process and civil rights.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 17, 2026
