Carlos Curbelo

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Carlos Curbelo
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Republican Party

Prior offices
U.S. House Florida District 26

Compensation

Base salary

$174,000/year

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 6, 2018

Education

Bachelor's

University of Miami

Graduate

University of Miami

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Personal website

Personal Twitter

Carlos Curbelo is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Florida's 26th Congressional District from 2015 to 2019.

Biography

Curbelo earned both his bachelor's degree in business administration and his master's degree in public administration from the University of Miami. Following college, he founded Capitol Gains, a media relations firm. Curbelo became the State Director for U.S. Sen. George LeMieux in 2009 and was appointed to the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization in 2010. He was also elected to the Miami Dade County School Board in 2010.[1]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Curbelo's academic, professional, and political career:[2]

  • 2015-2019: U.S. Representative from Florida's 26th Congressional District
  • 2011: Graduated from University of Miami, Coral Gables, with an M.A.
  • 2010: Member of the Miami-Dade County School Board
  • 2009-2011: Staff, United States Senator George LeMieux
  • 2002: Graduated from University of Miami, Coral Gables, with a B.A.

Elections

2018

See also: Florida's 26th Congressional District election, 2018
See also: Florida's 26th Congressional District election (August 28, 2018 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 26

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell defeated incumbent Carlos Curbelo in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 26 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) Candidate Connection
 
50.9
 
119,797
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Carlos Curbelo (R)
 
49.1
 
115,678

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 235,475
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 26

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell defeated Demetries Grimes in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 26 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Candidate Connection
 
63.5
 
21,002
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Demetries Grimes
 
36.5
 
12,098

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 33,100
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 26

Incumbent Carlos Curbelo defeated Souraya Faas in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 26 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Carlos Curbelo
 
84.0
 
29,508
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Souraya Faas
 
16.0
 
5,629

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 35,137
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2016

See also: Florida's 26th Congressional District election, 2016

Florida's 26th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2016. Incumbent Carlos Curbelo (R) won re-election to his second term in 2016. He defeated Joe Garcia (D) and Jose Peixoto (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Garcia defeated Annette Taddeo to win the Democratic primary on August 30, 2016.[3][4][5]

U.S. House, Florida District 26 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCarlos Curbelo Incumbent 53% 148,547
     Democratic Joe Garcia 41.2% 115,493
     Independent Jose Peixoto 5.9% 16,502
Total Votes 280,542
Source: Florida Division of Elections


U.S. House, Florida District 26 Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJoe Garcia 51.3% 14,834
Annette Taddeo 48.7% 14,108
Total Votes 28,942
Source: Florida Division of Elections

2014

U.S. House, Florida District 26 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCarlos Curbelo 51.5% 83,031
     Democratic Joe Garcia Incumbent 48.5% 78,306
Total Votes 161,337
Source: Florida Division of Elections
U.S. House, Florida District 26 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngCarlos Curbelo 47% 13,861
Ed MacDougall 25.3% 7,455
Joe Martinez 17.4% 5,136
David Rivera 7.5% 2,209
Lorenzo Palomares-Starbuck 2.8% 824
Total Votes 29,485
Source: Florida Division of Elections

Campaign themes

2018

Campaign website

Curbelo's campaign website stated the following:


“

Military

A strong military that can protect the interests of our nation at home and abroad relies heavily on our unparalleled strength and innovation. The United States military has always been and should remain a force of good in an increasingly dangerous world. Our men and women in uniform must continue to have the best tools at their disposal as they fight and train to defend our freedoms. In Congress, I’ve worked to raise troop pay and streamline our military programs and equipment, while also ensuring veterans have access to quality healthcare and services after they’ve returned from the battlefield.

In addition, I have made it a priority to advocate on behalf of undocumented individuals who want to serve our country in the military. If an individual possess critical language, medical, or technical skills needed by our military to accomplish their mission, they should not be disqualified from serving. We should honor ALL who are willing to risk their lives to defend our safety and freedoms. I am proud to report I was successful in leading the charge in defeating an amendment that would have eliminated these opportunities for young men and women in the DACA program.

Agriculture

Florida farmers and ranchers put food on our tables, feed our families, and grow our local and national economies. The role farmers play in our community and daily lives is invaluable, and I have made the priorities of the South Dade agriculture community a major focus of my work in Congress.

In the House, I have led the charge in working towards relief for local farmers aggrieved by the Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine and heavy rains of 2015. As Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy, and Trade, I have focused my efforts on holding hearings on issues of importance to South Florida farmers, such as the classification of farm sizes as small businesses to make them eligible for additional loans.

If reelected, I will continue working towards reforming our inadequate H2A temporary guest work visa program. It is imperative that both farm owners and agriculture workers have a reliable, safe, and transparent visa program to ensure our crops can be planted and harvested in accordance with reasonable laws.

Small Business

American small businesses are at the heart of the American economy and free-market system. With their dedication to innovation and success, small business owners have led to the development of emergent technologies, sparked competition, and provided livelihoods for millions of Americans. They also employ low and middle income Americans trying to het ahead.

As a former small business owner, I know what bureaucratic red tape can do to a small business, its owners, and its employees. That’s why I’ve fought unnecessary regulations in Congress and proposed bipartisan solutions to help small business owners and those they employ. I’ve led efforts to raise the Obamacare workweek requirement to allow 40 hours of work a week instead of 30, and I fought for our local farmers to be recognized as the small businesses they are and be eligible for support from the Small Business Administration.

As Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy, and Trade, I’ve brought issues of importance in South Florida to Congress. The Small Business Committee has held hearings on Citrus greening, the devastating disease hurting orange growers and others in Florida, and on what restricted access to Biscayne National Park means for fishermen and small businesses. I have also had a bill that supports small business contractors signed into law as part of the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act.

I will never stop fighting for the small businesses in our community because when small business succeeds, American families benefit.

Transportation

South Florida’s Highway Transportation Priorities

Traffic and congestion has plagued South Florida for years, but as the cost of housing continues to rise, workers and families often have to move to more affordable areas even further from their jobs and schools. This has resulted in dauntingly long commutes due to overcrowded roadways and an underutilized public transportation system. It is the responsibility of elected officials at all levels of government to address the needs of transportation projects, and by working together, I believe we can accomplish the goal of making our roadways safer and reducing traffic and congestion.

In Congress, I have been committed to providing local officials with the flexibility and funding they need to address the long-term transportation projects of our community. I was a firm supporter of the surface transportation bill signed into law last year that provides states and localities with the funds they need to advance projects that will most benefit them. The law includes several South Florida priorities, such as funding for water infrastructure projects, advancing creative bridge solutions at Florida International University, and larger sidewalks to protect pedestrians.

It is imperative the federal government work with state and local municipalities in areas like South Florida to promote economically efficient public transportation options that save citizens time and make their commutes easier and less reliant on their own cars. This will not only reduce congestion, but also benefit the environment.

Marine Transportation and our Nation

An efficient marine transportation system is crucial to both our local and national economies. Without properly dredged channels and harbors and the funding necessary for further expansion of our port facilities for handling imports and U.S. goods exported to foreign markets, the U.S. and South Florida will be left behind. Our inland tug and barge operation transportation systems, as well as our cruise line operations, must have the resources available to maintain global competitiveness. This will result in the higher effectiveness in moving goods and passengers on open waterways and allowing cruise lines and deep draft vessels to enter and depart U.S. port facilities. South Florida and our nation must remain competitive globally, and advocating for our marine industries is one of my top priorities.

Environment

South Florida is home to some of the most beautiful natural treasures in America. From the Everglades all the way to Key West, enjoying nature and the outdoors is at the center of our way of life.

Protecting these natural habitats is critical, and the promotion of sensible environmental protections has been at the forefront of my work in Congress. I have been a steadfast leader in the discussion of viable solutions that mitigate the effects of climate change without threatening economic productivity and growth. For the first time in Congressional history, I formed a bipartisan caucus to address the issues of rising sea levels, clean air, and alternative forms of energy with thought leaders from conservation groups and businesses.

We must remain committed to finding common sense solutions to protect beautiful parks, like the Everglades and reduce our carbon footprint. Water quality is also critical to South Florida and specifically, to the Florida Keys. I have worked to ensure the federal government’s support for efforts to update sewer and water treatment systems in Monroe County and to increase fresh water flows into Florida Bay. I am dedicated to being a positive voice on the issues of climate change and new energy solutions in Congress, even when I have to break from my party to do so. Our environment is too important to ignore and we must leave future generations with clean air and water.

Veterans

The men and women who bravely protected our nation from threats both at home and abroad deserve our utmost respect. When members of our armed forces retire, they should do so knowing they will be afforded everything the Department of Veterans Affairs and a grateful nation has promised them.

Unfortunately, we hear too many heartbreaking stories of veterans who have unjustly been ignored and neglected. The bureaucracy at Veterans Affairs hospitals across the country has resulted in delayed care for our service men and women, sometimes resulting in premature and avoidable deaths. The current Administration has shown a culture of disrespect and disregard for America’s heroes, and Congress must step in to rectify this inexcusable behavior.

I have been and will remain a steadfast supporter in cutting the red tape and allowing our veterans better access to the healthcare and other services they need. In Congress, I have led efforts to ensure veterans have proper identification cards and to make it easier to fire VA employees who are not doing their jobs. We have a responsibility to protect those who protected us, and I never stop making veterans’ issues a major priority.

Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid

We must keep the promise of Social Security to current beneficiaries and those nearing retirement while reforming the program, so it can effectively serve younger generations of Americans. Beginning in 2021, program costs are projected to exceed income, shrinking the trust fund, and threatening the future of Social Security and quality of life for future retirees.

As more Baby Boomers enroll in Medicare, it too is facing serious challenges. The program’s hospital insurance trust fund will be insolvent in 2026 — ten years from now — leaving younger Americans uncertain about their future.

These programs require bold decisions and innovative reforms that will guarantee their existence for rising generations of Americans.

Education

Ensuring every student has access to a high quality education is one of my top priorities and passions. I believe it is a civil rights issue, and that every child in America, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves access to a quality school that provides proper attention and resources to all its students. That is why I support an accountability system that sheds light on student learning, while treating them and their teachers fairly.

I believe the federal government has an important role to play by:

  • Encouraging and supporting low-income families enrolling children in early childhood education programs,
  • Working with educators and employers to ensure our schools are providing young people clear and direct paths to quality jobs,
  • Supporting programs like Head Start
  • Working to strengthen Career and Technical Education programs, and
  • Ensuring a quality, personalized education to students suffering from disabilities.

Education will never again be one-size fits all. There is more than one path to a successful and rewarding career, and every young person should be encouraged to pursue their passions and goals without being stigmatized for their choices in education. I want to preserve access to a traditional university or college education, while also urging students to choose what is right for them by reducing the barriers many students face as a result of current policies that protect institutions instead of empowering students.

Immigration

Our nation, like any other, has the right and responsibility to secure its borders. We must be able to know who is coming in and out of our country, and we must insist all border traffic be legal.

To do this effectively, our immigration system must be modernized. We need the capability to track visa holders who overstay, making-up nearly half of the undocumented population in America. Our nation is in need of an expanded guest worker program that will help fill the jobs Americans are not seeking, especially in agriculture. And while we must demand accountability from those who enter our country illegally, we should establish an earned path to legalization for those who have abided by our laws and contributed to our economy, especially those who were brought to the country as minors by their parents. These young people have gown up in this, the country they love, and should be granted an opportunity to become Americans.

Foreign Policy and National Security

Every day the world becomes more and more unstable. The Middle East is in chaos with Iran using billions in sanctions relief and direct transfer payments from the Obama Administration to threaten Israel and other American allies. ISIS continues wreaking havoc in Iraq and Syria while the Assad regime presses forward with chemical attacks against civilians (including children) more than three years after President Obama drew a red line. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin seems intent on rebuilding the Soviet Empire and challenging American power in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Closer to home, the Cuban regime recently hosted the Iranian foreign minister and continues actively opposing American interests despite the Obama Administration’s long list of unilateral concessions.. In Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, with the support of the Castro government, is viciously repressing dissent as he desperately attempts to maintain power in an all but failed state.

When the United States shows weakness, bad actors become emboldened and make the world a more dangerous place. While we cannot afford to serve as the world’s police, America must lead with a clear voice, support our allies, and oppose our enemies. The Obama Administration has failed in this regard, and the President, more focused on legacy than policy, appears uninterested and disengaged. We need Members of Congress who will embrace the concept of smart power, and who understand that peace is only achieved through strength.

Taxes We must reform our tax system. We need fewer and lower marginal tax rates for all Americans that will lead to more job creation and a stronger economic recovery. We should close all special interest loopholes, increase the child tax credit for working families raising dependent children, and expand the successful earned income tax credit for those earning low wages.

We also need to reduce the corporate tax rate so we can remain the greatest country in the world to do business. In recent years we have seen an increased number of American companies attempting to “invert,” which means they leave the U.S. to incorporate in a foreign country with a more favorable tax code. This concerning trend can be attributed to the fact that our country has one of the highest corporate tax rates in the developed world, and it is costing our nation tax revenue, jobs, and potential economic growth. Congress must address tax reform to make our code more competitive. This will not only entice American companies to maintain their domestic headquarters, but it will also attract new businesses from overseas and encourage foreign companies to incorporate in the United States.

Healthcare

Like my neighbors in District 26, I want a quality healthcare system at an affordable cost. Unfortunately, the President’s Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, hasn’t fulfilled its promise to be that. Instead, it has increased the cost of healthcare for millions of Americans and is threatening our economic recovery. A law that gives the IRS an outsized role in our healthcare system, considers 30 hours a full workweek, and cuts funding for Medicare is, at best, deeply flawed.

After being sworn in to the 114th Congress, I voted to change the 30-hour workweek under Obamacare to a 40-hour workweek, so workers in need of more hours to support their families would not be limited. Unfortunately, Democrats in the Senate refuse to work in a bipartisan manner to pass this legislation so it could reach the President’s desk and become law.

Our community and our country deserve a world-class, consumer-driven healthcare system. By empowering patients to make rational choices in their health care, we will reduce the cost of care for all Americans and preserve the best healthcare system in the world. A new healthcare law should include reforms that are centered around consumers, demand more transparency in the healthcare market, facilitate high risk pools for those with pre-existing conditions, treat women fairly, and keep the promise of Medicare for our seniors.

Economy

We live in a new, fast-paced economy that is leaving too many people behind: young people cannot find work after college, millions of Americans are employed part-time despite needing full-time work to sustain their families, and wages are stagnant across the board. Unfortunately, our economy is the victim of self-inflicted wounds, like the 30-hour workweek under Obamacare, increased regulation, and an unsustainable fiscal policy that relies on deficit spending to fund the government.

Every day it seems like there is less incentive for people to get ahead or grow their business. This must change. If we want to get America growing again we must:

  • Simplify our tax system, reduce taxes on working families, and reward hard work;
  • End the chronic budget deficits that threaten our economy and our national security;
  • Reform higher education, so our colleges and universities better prepare our young men and women for the jobs and opportunities of this century; and
  • Modernize our anti-poverty programs, so that rather than helping people just deal with poverty they actually empower people to emerge from poverty.[6]
 ”
—Curbelo for Congress[7]

2016

The following issues were listed on Curbelo's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“
  • Economy: The new, fast-paced economy is leaving too many people behind. Young people cannot find work after college. Millions of Americans are employed part-time despite needing full-time work to sustain their families, and wages are stagnant across the board. Unfortunately our economy is the victim of self-inflicted wounds like the 30 hour work week under Obamacare, increased regulation, and an unsustainable fiscal policy which relies on deficit spending to fund the government. Every day, it seems like there is less incentive for people to work in our country. This must change.
  • Healthcare: My neighbors in District 26 want a quality healthcare system at an affordable cost. The President’s Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, has increased the cost of healthcare for millions of Americans and is threatening our economic recovery. A law that gives the IRS an outsized role in our healthcare system, considers 30 hours a full work week, and cuts funding for Medicare is at best, deeply flawed.
  • Taxes: We must reform our tax system. We need fewer and lower marginal tax rates for all Americans and a reduced corporate tax rate which will lead to more job creation and a dynamic economic recovery. We should close all special interest loopholes and increase the child tax credit for working families raising dependent children. I also support expanding the successful earned income tax credit for those earning low wages.
  • Entitlement Reform: We must keep the promise of Social Security to current beneficiaries and begin reforming the program, so that it can serve younger generations of Americans. Beginning in 2021, program costs are projected to exceed income, shrinking the trust funds. This threatens the future of Social Security and the quality of life of future retirees. As Baby Boomers enroll in Medicare, it too is facing serious challenges. The program’s hospital insurance trust fund will be insolvent in 2026. That’s just ten years away and means an uncertain future for younger Americans. These programs require bold decisions and innovative reforms that will guarantee their existence for rising generations of Americans.
  • Foreign Policy: Every day the world is more unstable. The Middle East is in chaos with Israel under attack by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, and radical Islamist extremists known as ISIS seeking to form a new country in which they will be able to operate freely. Syria continues disintegrating and Iran is only buying time in order to continue their nuclear program. Meanwhile Vladimir Putin is invading countries in Eastern Europe and was obviously involved in the downing of a commercial airliner, killing almost 300 innocent people. Putin is also rebuilding old Soviet-era alliances.

[6]

”
—Carlos Curbelo's campaign website, http://carloscurbelo.com/issues/

2014

Curbelo's campaign website listed the following issues:[8]

“
  • Economy: "The weak economic recovery is leaving too many people behind. Young people cannot find work after college, millions are employed part-time despite needing full-time work to sustain their families, and wages are stagnant across the board. Unfortunately our economy is the victim of self-inflicted wounds like the 30 hour work week under Obamacare, increased regulation, and an unsustainable fiscal policy which relies on deficit spending to fund the government. Every day, it seems like there is less incentive for people to work in our country."
  • Healthcare: "My neighbors in District 26 want a quality healthcare system at an affordable cost. The President’s Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, has increased the cost of healthcare for millions of Americans and is threatening our economic recovery. A law that gives the IRS an outsized role in our healthcare system, considers 30 hours a full work week, and cuts funding for Medicare is at best, deeply flawed."
  • Taxes: "We must reform our tax system. We need fewer and lower marginal tax rates for all Americans and a reduced corporate tax rate which lead to more job creation and a dynamic recovery. We should close all special interest loopholes and increase the child tax credit for working families raising dependent children. "
  • Entitlement Reform: "We must keep the promise of Social Security to current beneficiaries and begin reforming the program, so that it can serve younger generations of Americans. Beginning in 2021, program costs are projected to exceed income, shrinking the trust funds. This threatens the future of Social Security and the quality of life of future retirees. As Baby Boomers enroll in Medicare, it too is facing serious challenges. The program’s hospital insurance trust fund will be insolvent in 2026. That’s just twelve years away and means an uncertain future for younger Americans. These programs require bold decisions and innovative reforms that will guarantee their existence for rising generations of Americans."
  • Foreign Policy: "Every day the world is more unstable. The Middle East is in chaos with Israel under attack by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, and radical Islamist extremists seeking to form a new country in which they will be able to operate freely. Syria continues disintegrating and Iran is only buying time in order to continue their nuclear program. Meanwhile Vladimir Putin is invading countries in Eastern Europe and was obviously involved in the downing of a commercial airliner, killing almost 300 innocent people. Putin is also rebuilding old Soviet-era alliances."
  • Immigration: "Our nation like any other nation has the right and the duty to secure its borders. We must know who is coming into and who is leaving our country, and we must insist that all border traffic be legal. The recent influx of unaccompanied children has exposed the challenges we face at the US-Mexico border. This must be addressed. We also have to reform our visa system. Nearly half of all the people living in our country illegally have overstayed their visas. It is unacceptable for a great nation like ours to be incapable of tracking visa holders."

[6]

”
—Carlos Curbelo's campaign website, http://www.carloscurbelo.com/issues/

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Curbelo was assigned to the following committees:[9]

2015-2016

Curbelo served on the following committees:[10]

Key votes

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Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018

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Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

Issues

Presidential preference

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Curbelo endorsed Jeb Bush for the Republican primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[92]

See also: Endorsements for Jeb Bush

Republicans who opposed Trump in 2016

See also: Republicans and their declared positions on Donald Trump

Curbelo was part of a group of Republican members of Congress who said they would not endorse or vote for Donald Trump. On February 29, 2016, "Curbelo said he would seek a third-party candidate to support or back a write-in candidate rather than Mr. Trump. On Twitter, Mr. Curbelo said Mr. Trump reminds him most of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez," according to The Wall Street Journal. Curbelo said, "The party may blow up. You’re going to lose the four in 10 who say they’ll never vote for him. It would be tough to support at the national level a Republican Party that has Donald Trump as its leader. This man does things and says things that I teach my six- and three-year-olds not to say. I could never look them in the eye and tell them that I support someone so crass and insulting and offensive to lead the greatest nation in the world."[93]

A full list of Republicans who opposed Trump can be viewed here.

Government shutdown

Curbelo, along with ten other GOP House freshmen, composed a letter to their Republican colleagues in September 2015, urging them to pass a resolution to avert a government shutdown. The letter read:

“ [W]e are writing today to express our strong support for a funding resolution that will avoid another unnecessary and harmful government shutdown. [W]e were elected by our constituent’s to be principled, pragmatic leaders... The sixteen-day government shutdown in 2013... not only hurt taxpayers with the loss of important government services — it actually cost more taxpayer money to close the federal government than to keep it open.[94][6] ”

Campaign finance summary

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Carlos Curbelo campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2018U.S. House Florida District 26Lost general$5,178,885 $5,132,356
2016U.S. House, Florida District 26Won $3,826,039 N/A**
2014U.S. House (Florida, District 26)Won $2,357,913 N/A**
Grand total$11,362,837 $5,132,356
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Analysis

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Curbelo missed 16 of 517 roll call votes from January 2015 to September 2015. This amounted to 3.1 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[95]

Personal

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Curbelo and his wife, Cecilia, have two children.[1]

Recent news

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See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Campaign website, "About Carlos," accessed October 16, 2014
  2. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "CURBELO, Carlos, (1980 - )," accessed January 21, 2015
  3. ↑ Daily KOS, "Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: National Democrats look to retake Florida swing seat," January 15, 2015
  4. ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate Listing for 2016 General Election," accessed June 25, 2016
  5. ↑ Politico, " Florida House Races Results," August 30, 2016
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  7. ↑ Curbelo for Congress, "Issues," accessed September 17, 2018
  8. ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 15, 2014
  9. ↑ U.S. House Clerk, "Official Alphabetical List of the House of Representatives of the United States One Hundred Fifteenth Congress," accessed February 2, 2017
  10. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 19, 2015
  11. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed December 13, 2018
  12. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 284," June 21, 2018
  13. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 282," June 21, 2018
  14. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed March 12, 2019
  15. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 549," October 3, 2017
  16. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 344," June 29, 2017
  17. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 342," June 29, 2017
  18. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 256," May 4, 2017
  19. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 405," September 26, 2018
  20. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 399," September 13, 2018
  21. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 313," June 28, 2018
  22. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 257," June 8, 2018
  23. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 216," May 22, 2018
  24. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018
  25. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018
  26. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018
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