Juan Fiol

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Juan Fiol

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 18, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Miami, FL

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Real estate broker

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Juan Fiol (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 27th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on August 18, 2020.

Fiol completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Juan Fiol was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Florida International University for undergraduate study. Fiol's career experience includes working as a real estate broker and small business owner.

Elections

2020

See also: Florida's 27th Congressional District election, 2020

Florida's 27th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Democratic primary)

Florida's 27th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar defeated incumbent Donna Shalala and Frank Polo Sr. in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 27 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maria Elvira Salazar (R)	51.4	176,141
		Donna Shalala (D)	48.6	166,758
		Frank Polo Sr. (R) (Write-in)	0.0	76

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donna Shalala advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 27.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jonathan Marc (D)
• Michael Hepburn (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar defeated Raymond Molina and Juan Fiol in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 27 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maria Elvira Salazar	79.1	39,687
		Raymond Molina	10.9	5,497
		Juan Fiol	10.0	5,018

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,202
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Christian Montiel (R)
• Gabriel Ferrer (R)
• Enrique Tarrio (R)

Candidate profile

Juan Fiol

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Born and raised in Miami, Juan has been a successful small business owner since 2004. As an employer, he has the fiscal perspective of being able to"sign the front of a paycheck. Juan is a Christian, a Conservative, a loving family man, and a true American Patriot. Education includes Florida International University and Miami-Dade College."

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Key Messages

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Support American growth from important actions brought about by executive order by helping these orders become law

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Fight against the threat of socialism

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Protect Conservative values including the 2nd Amendment and the rights of the unborn

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Florida District 27 in 2020.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Juan Fiol completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fiol's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Born and raised in Miami, Juan has been a successful small business owner since 2004. As an employer, he has the fiscal perspective of being able to"sign the front of a paycheck. Juan is a Christian, a Conservative, a loving family man, and a true American Patriot. Education includes Florida International University and Miami-Dade College.

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?

• Support American growth from important actions brought about by executive order by helping these orders become law

• Fight against the threat of socialism

• Protect Conservative values including the 2nd Amendment and the rights of the unborn

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The economy, immigration, healthcare

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

A love of the country they serve.

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

To listen to their constituents and working with other stakeholders to ensure their safety, prosperity and well-being

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

Ronald Reagan becoming President. I was eight years old.

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

My first job was wholesaling watermelons. I moved on to tomatoes and in three years, grew that into a produce company that is still in operation today.

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

It gives all diverse groups equal representation in Congress.

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

No, I believe all they need is to understand the needs of their constituents and be willing to work hard on their behalf.

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

The threat of socialism

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

No

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

No, I feel that two terms of four years each would be a better model.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I am in favor of term limits.

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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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