Mario Diaz-Balart
Republican · FL-26 · U.S. House
Bio
Mario Rafael Díaz-Balart y Caballero is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 26th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in 2002, and his district includes much of northwestern Miami-Dade County, including Hialeah, and much of the northern portion of the Everglades.
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Issue profile
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WSJ warns red state gambit could cost GOP dearly: 'How confident are Republicans?'The conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board has a warning for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: if you move forward with re-gerrymandering your state, it might not turn out the way you're hoping.This comes as the architect of DeSantis' new congressional map…
Raw Story · April 29, 2026
'Carpetbagger primary': Consultant rips GOP candidates flooding red state to 'rehab' imageRepublicans are flocking to Florida after previously running for Congress from other states, annoying one GOP strategist enough to complain the Sunshine State isn't a vehicle for them to "rehab" their images.Axios reported Thursday night that a whopping five …
Raw Story · October 3, 2025
'They're human beings!' Republicans cheering ICE raids change their tune behind the scenesRepublican lawmakers are publicly celebrating President Donald Trump's immigration raids and mass deportations, but behind the scenes, they're doing something else. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), one of the most conservative members of Congress, said he's "going to ba…
Raw Story · July 21, 2025- Key Republican calls for emergency funding to Israel amid worsening Iran conflict
A key House Republican says Congress should consider sending emergency U.S. aid to Israel amid its worsening conflict with Iran. "Yeah, absolutely," Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., said when asked about a supplemental funding package in the event the crisis b…
Freerepublic.com · June 17, 2025
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