Member, Diabetes Caucus, present

Candidate, Governor of Florida, 2018

Former Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 2, 2014-2016

Member, Congenital Heart Caucus, present

Member, Historically Black College & Universities Caucus, present

Co-Chair, Lebanese Caucus, present

Member, Paper & Packaging Caucus, present

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Armed Services Committee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Armed Services), United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, United States House of Representatives

Former Director, Employee Relations, Leon County School District

Former Chair, School Advisory Council

Father's Occupation:

Governor of Florida

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that Congress is a dysfunctional mess. They'd rather fight each other with the goal of scoring points on cable news instead of focusing on creating jobs and balancing the budget -- in fact, Congress hasn't even passed a budget since Bobby Bowden was coach at FSU.

Growing up, my dad told me citizenship requires us to do more than complain about our problems -- we have to work together to fix them.

Our problems can't be blamed on only Republicans or only Democrats -- we need more people in both parties committed to working together and finding real solutions.

I'm running for Congress to represent you with an independent voice in Washington. I will work with anyone, regardless of party affiliation, to create jobs, invest in education and balance our budget -- with a plan that stands up for the middle class, keeps taxes low and protects Medicare and Social Security.

I am ready to go to Congress to be part of the solution, not more of the problem.

Spouse's Occupation:

Law enforcement officer and general counsel for Florida's Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles