Raymond Molina
Raymond Molina (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.
Molina completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Raymond Molina was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Havana, Cuba, in 1957. Molina's professional experience includes working as a real estate developer and mortgage banker. His credentials include licenses in real estate and mortgage banking. Molina has been a member of the Bay of Pigs Veterans Association.[1]
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 | |
| Total votes: 342,975 | |||
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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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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 | |
| Total votes: 50,202 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Christian Montiel (R)
- Gabriel Ferrer (R)
- Enrique Tarrio (R)
Candidate profile
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "A Veteran and POW of the Bay of Pigs Invasion, 2506 Assault Brigade; as such, knows the disastrous Socialist and Communist Regimes; therefore, he advocates for a Change for Democracy in the Governments of Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela. An Original founder of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party; comes from the Private Sector and will effectively work in Congress across the aisle representing all republicans, democrats, and independents, with a vast experience in lobbying. He has detected key fundamental problems in the areas of health, security, affordable housing, infrastructure, beach contamination and erosion and high cost of medicines, all of which are needed to notably improve the quality of life of its residents. Improving the economy is of essence, assisting in the creation of Vocational Schools and making the District Home of the Coalition of Free Democratic Nations in the Western Hemisphere. He will protect the Sanctity of Life and our Fundamental and Cultural Judeo-Christian Values, and firmly defend the First and Second Amendments and a Strong Immigration Policy. Advocate for Federal Funding of Autism Programs of All Ages. For further information visit our Web Page at: www.RaymondMolina4Congress.com"
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
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Raymond Molina completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Molina's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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An Original founder of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party; comes from the Private Sector and will effectively work in Congress across the aisle representing all republicans, democrats, and independents, with a vast experience in lobbying. He has detected key fundamental problems in the areas of health, security, affordable housing, infrastructure, beach contamination and erosion and high cost of medicines, all of which are needed to notably improve the quality of life of its residents. Improving the economy is of essence, assisting in the creation of Vocational Schools and making the District Home of the Coalition of Free Democratic Nations in the Western Hemisphere. He will protect the Sanctity of Life and our Fundamental and Cultural Judeo-Christian Values, and firmly defend the First and Second Amendments and a Strong Immigration Policy. Advocate for Federal Funding of Autism Programs of All Ages. For further information visit our Web Page at:
www.RaymondMolina4Congress.com- I am a fighter for Principles that are supported by our Constitution and the Bill of Rights
- I will fight to improve the quality of life in District 27 by bringing much needed Federal Funds
- I will faithfully represent the interests of my community over and above any foreign or external interest.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 26, 2020
