Florida's 8th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- Brevard County
- Indian River County
- Orange County
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Your representatives
Mike Haridopolos
Republican
Representative since Jan 3, 2025
Raised $1,824,838 · Cash on hand $1,197,777 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jul 29, 2026
How Mike Haridopolos voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill PoseyWinner | R | 222,128 | 64.91% |
| Joanne Terry | D | 120,080 | 35.09% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill PoseyWinner | R | 282,093 | 61.35% |
| Jim Kennedy | D | 177,695 | 38.65% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 831,434 | 23,372,215 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 48.0 | 42.7 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $78,386 | $77,735 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 9.6% | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.3% | 35.8% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 13.6% | 28.7% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 69.1% | 49.1% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 9.4% | 14.3% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 2.3% | 3.0% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 10.4% | 23.1% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 10.6% | 7.0% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗