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Venezuelan-American Hector Mujica is leaving his bid for the US Senate to run for Congress in South Florida, specifically for the 28th congressional district currently held by Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez. Mujica, a former Google employee, is entering the Democratic primary against Phil Ehr, a retired U.S. Navy pilot. Although Mujica asserts the race is competitive, the non-partisan Cook Political Report rates it as “solid Republican,” while incumbent Gimenez has won three consecutive House races.
Venezuelan-American Ex-Google Employee Hector Mujica Shifts from Senate to Congress Race
Hector Mujica, formerly of Google and now a congressional candidate, has exited the U.S. Senate race in Florida to pursue a congressional seat in South Florida.
Mujica is now going up against Phil Ehr, a retired U.S. Navy pilot, in the Democratic primary for the 28th district, currently represented by Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez.
In his campaign video, Mujica expresses concern for families struggling despite hard work, criticizing the current leadership’s focus on political theater while issues like rising costs and housing pressures persist.
Mujica, a Venezuelan immigrant, is fighting to preserve the middle-class opportunity that brought his family to America for his son.
In statement, he said, “El Sueño Americano no ha desaparecido. Pero juntos debemos luchar por él,” implying the American Dream is alive but needs collective effort to be sustained.
Asserting that this race is a choice, Mujica emphasizes the need for new leadership to tackle Miami’s growing challenges such as corruption, high living cost, and building a stable life.
Despite Mujica’s optimism, the non-partisan Cook Political Report categorizes the district as “solid Republican.” Other analysts support this 2026 prediction.
Incumbent Gimenez has previously defeated his Democratic opponent, Ehr, decisively in the 2024 race.
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