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Candidates › FL-02 race › 2025–2026
R Republican nominee for U.S. House, FL-02
Has not served in Congress
14 priorities from rogersforflorida.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Faith comes first in Austin’s life. He thanks God and our Lord Jesus Christ for the blessing of living in the freest nation on Earth. He believes that the next generation of conservative leaders must step up to defend and preserve those freedoms. This is one of the main reasons he decided to run for Congress.
In Congress, Austin will always stand up for every American’s right to practice their faith freely. He is a constitutional law scholar and has published articles on the free exercise of faith. He will fiercely defend the First Amendment and protect the freedom of speech so citizens can think, worship, and speak freely without fear of government persecution.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
Austin is deeply committed to promoting and defending family values. His wife and three children inspire him every day to be the best husband and father he can be.
He believes strong families are the foundation of a strong nation. In Congress, he will always stand up for parental rights and the family unit that is under constant attack by the Radical Left. He will not stand by and allow radical ideologies to brainwash our kids.
He will oppose all policies that undermine families or push inappropriate agendas on our children. Austin believes that biological men have no business participating in women’s sports.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
For 30 years, the American worker has paid the price of policies of failed globalism. Manufacturing jobs were shipped overseas and working families were left behind.
Austin believes American workers are the best in the world. Congress has a responsibility to put them first. Our trade policies should create more American jobs, not fewer.
Austin supports President Trump’s leadership to reignite the American economy and his use of strategic tools to achieve trade wins that benefit both American workers and American manufacturers.
President Trump brought our economy back from the brink but it is still recovering from years of failed policies under Joe Biden that drove inflation through the roof. Austin will work with President Trump in Congress to ensure that policies are enacted that keep everyday essentials — from eggs and milk — affordable for families gathered around their dinner table. Austin Rogers will support policies that will Make America Affordable Again!
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
Austin believes that life is sacred and is 100% pro life from conception. He will always stand for the sanctity of life and support pro life policies that protect the unborn. In Congress, he will be a strong voice for those who cannot speak up for themselves, and for the traditional family.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
Austin was inspired by his family’s proud tradition of military service. His father, grandfather, and great grandfather were fighter pilots, and his father flew two tours with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. His father retired from Tyndall Air Force Base in our district, where he now trains the next generation of warriors who defend our skies.
That legacy of service shaped Austin’s deep respect for our armed forces. In Congress, he will fight to ensure that our men and women in uniform receive the funding, equipment, and support they need to defend our nation and preserve our freedom.
Austin knows that our veterans gave much to protect our country and our families. He will work to ensure our veterans can successfully transition back to civilian life and that every veteran has access to the highest-quality care through the VA. Austin believes our veterans deserve nothing less.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
Austin believes President Trump’s swift action to secure the border in the early months of his second term stands as one of the administration’s most important victories. He believes that what Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, & Radical Left politicians did to open up our border to illegal alien invasion, drugs, human trafficking, and other criminal acts was a national disgrace.
If Democrats get back into power, they will reopen the border wide open. In Congress, Austin will work alongside President Trump and Republican leaders to codify strong border security policies into law so that our border remains secure — and that no future administration can undo these protections that keep our nation safe.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
Every American has a constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Austin will be a strong and unwavering defender of the Second Amendment in Congress.
As an angler and hunter, Austin loves time spent fishing the bays and hunting the woods of the Panhandle. He understands that these traditions are important parts of our heritage and way of life — and that they must be protected for future generations.
Austin will stand firmly against any radical gun control agenda pursued by the Radical Left and work to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners. He will also fight to preserve and expand recreational hunting and fishing opportunities so that these freedoms are passed down to the next generation.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
Austin is a conservative attorney who has spent hundreds of hours in congressional hearings serving as a chief counsel in Congress. He knows that the Radical Left wants nothing more than to rip up the U.S. Constitution to replace it with failed Marxist principles.
He knows this because he has seen the stakes up close. He understands firsthand how Congress works — working alongside Senator Rick Scott. He knows what it takes to stand firm in defense of our freedoms.
On day one, Austin will be ready to defend the Constitution in the halls of Congress. He is a published constitutional law scholar. He will use his legal and legislative experience to stop bad bills, protect the rights of American citizens, and deliver real results for the people of Florida’s 2nd District. He will not need on-the-job training to ensure your rights as an American citizen are protected.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
Austin will champion legislation to protect children from online predators and digital exploitation. In today’s world, ensuring our children’s safety online is not optional — it is essential.
Austin has worked on legislation to strengthen protections for minors and has participated in congressional hearings holding social media companies accountable for the harm their platforms can cause. He understands that Big Tech must be held responsible when children are put at risk.
As a father of three, Austin takes this issue personally. In Congress, he will make protecting children a top priority and fight to ensure the next generation grows up safe — both offline and online.
Austin helped draft the SAFE KIDS Act while working with Senator Rick Scott. This legislation tackles a serious problem of Chinese billionaires and Chinese Communist Party officials quietly buying American children birthed by U.S. surrogates in our country and indoctrinating these children to grow up with anti-American views.
The SAFE KIDS Act would close this loophole and end this citizenship‑for‑cash pipeline. Its passage is needed to protect our families, our children, and our national security.
When elected, Austin will lead the fight for its passage in the House of Representatives.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
Austin, like President Trump, believes that America must win the race for Artificial Intelligence (AI) against foreign adversaries like China. The future of economic strength, national security, and technological leadership depends on it.
Austin supports policies that keep AI innovation in the United States, protect American intellectual property, and prevent foreign adversaries from gaining the upper hand.
He also believes Americans should be equipped to harness these tools responsibly — expanding workforce training and education so more citizens can use AI to become more productive, competitive, and successful.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
Austin believes digital assets like cryptocurrency deserve clear, consistent regulatory guidelines so consumers and investors can participate with confidence. Innovation should not be stifled by uncertainty or overreach as they have been.
He supports reasonable guardrails that protect consumers without picking winners and losers or empowering unelected bureaucrats to control emerging technologies. America should lead in financial innovation — while ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness in the marketplace.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
America has a strong ally in Israel. Austin believes the United States must continue providing critical support as Israel faces ongoing threats from Iran, Hamas, and other hostile actors in the Middle East.
Austin also believes the United States must stand firmly against antisemitism wherever it exists — at home and abroad. He has overseen hearings and reports on antisemitism in the United States Senate.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · rogersforflorida.com/issues
FEC filings, Jan 1, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00936963
93¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 5 reports ($1.3M of $1.4M). Cash on hand went from $675.2K on Mar 31, 2026 to $98.3K on Oct 14, 2026.
| Report | Raised in the period | Spent in the period | Cash on hand at its close |
|---|---|---|---|
| APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026 | $722,377 | $47,185 | $675,192 |
| JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026 | $238,323 | $321,270 | $592,245 |
| PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Jul 29, 2026 | $49,577 | $254,793 | $387,029 |
| OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 | $290,755 | $337,316 | $340,468 |
| PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026 | $58,820 | $300,993 | $98,295 |
Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.
42 endorsers listed on Austin Rogers’ own campaign site: 41 officials, 1 person.
This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.
U.S. House of Representatives Majority Whip
“Austin Rogers is the America First conservative we need in Congress. His experience serving as Chief Counsel to Senators Lindsey Graham and Rick Scott has prepared him to hit the ground running and advance President Trump’s agenda from day one. Austin is a devoted husband, father, and man of faith who understands that public service is about fighting for the hardworking families, individuals, and small businesses that make North Florida and the Panhandle great. He will stand up to China and has the conservative values and leadership our Republican majority needs to keep America on the right track. I’m proud to give Austin Rogers my complete and total support for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District.”
U.S. House Judiciary Chairman
“Austin Rogers is a strong conservative with the skills, experience, and backbone needed to make a real difference in Washington. At a time when America First principles are under constant attack from the left, Austin will hold the line, defend our values, and fight for the people of Florida’s Second Congressional District. His service as General Counsel to Senators Lindsey Graham and Rick Scott gives him the policy experience and judgment needed to hit the ground running. Now, more than ever, we need leaders like Austin Rogers in Congress.“”
Congressman
“Congress needs more bold conservatives who will fight to put American families first. Austin Rogers is exactly the kind of reinforcement we need. Austin Rogers is a man of faith, a fierce defender of the unborn, and an America First conservative who’s ready to take on the Washington bureaucracy. As a former General Counsel, Austin has the experience to deliver results right away. And he knows exactly who he’s fighting for. I am proud to endorse Austin Rogers for Congress and look forward to fighting alongside him.“”
Congressman
“I am honored to endorse Austin Rogers for Congress in Florida’s Second Congressional District. Austin is a strong conservative who understands that serving in Congress means standing up for the Constitution, defending our nation, and fighting for the hardworking families who make Florida strong. He will stand with President Donald J. Trump, support our military and veterans, protect our farmers and small businesses, and never back down from the America First principles we share.” “There is no doubt in my mind that Austin has the character, conviction, and leadership needed to deliver real results for North Florida.”
State Senator
U.S. House Majority Leader
“I’m proud to endorse Austin Rogers for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Austin is a proven conservative, and he’s already been at the tip of the spear for Republicans as a Chief Counsel in the Senate. He’s ready to hit the ground running for the Panhandle on day one. Austin is a man of faith, a family man, and a man of integrity. I know he will be a reliable America First advocate who will stand with President Trump and House Republicans to secure the border, strengthen our economy, defend our freedoms, and get our country back on track.”
U.S. House Chief Deputy Whip
“I’m proud to endorse Austin Rogers for Congress because he’s exactly the kind of proven conservative we need to grow and protect our House Republican majority. As a committed fighter for President Trump’s America First Agenda, Austin will go to Washington ready to keep our border secure, rein in spending, and stand up for hardworking Florida families. I’m proud to endorse him for Congress and look forward to serving with him in the Republican conference.“”
Congressman
Palm Bay Education Group CEO and former Bay District School Board member
Advanced · 26,701 votes (30%) · 1 of 8 · Full results ↗
Won · 140,811 votes (54%) · 1 of 2 · Full results ↗
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Primary August 18, 2026 · 2 polls
Each dot is a poll. A line is drawn from the third nonpartisan poll; there are 2 so far. How polls are read
Austin Rogers won. The race has been called, but the count we have stopped at 84% reporting, so the polls are not measured against the margin.
| Poll | Austin Rogers | Keith Gross | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Insightsended Aug 6 | 21.4% | 15.8% | Austin Rogers +5.6 |
| Median of the final polls | Austin Rogers +5.6 | ||
| Result, 84% reporting | 30.5% | 16.4% | — |
August 18, 2026 · Result · Each pollster's last poll ending in the 21 days before the vote, read for the two leading finishers; the median leaves out polls a side paid for; a margin is compared once 95% is reported
Poll data from The New York Times, licensed CC BY 4.0 · Updated October 28, 2026 · 7 polls paid for by a party or campaign are left out
Official FEC filing record for the current cycle. The priorities they publish are quoted from their own site, in their order.
Statements are quoted from these pages exactly. Headings, order and wording are the campaign’s; the record marking is ours.
A donor who gave several times appears once. The 12 largest donors by total given are listed. In all, 438 itemized contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $599.9K.
Each loan as the campaign’s report through Oct 14, 2026 lists it, with what is still owed. A loan from an earlier cycle can appear here, and one repaid in full drops off the report, so the list need not add up to the row.
The 12 largest committees by total given are listed. In all, 69 committee contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $172.3K. Counted from the givers' own filings, which can run above the total the campaign itself reports.
Total reported receipts $1,359,852
Every dollar the committee reported receiving this cycle, split by the source the FEC filing attributes it to. Open a source marked + to see who gave. FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026.
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65% of the money placed by state came from inside Florida: $391K of $599.9K.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 296 contributions · 65% | $390,971 |
| 38 contributions · 22% | $131,465 |
| 41 contributions · 4% | $24,292 |
| 13 contributions · 2.7% | $16,253 |
| 21 contributions · 2.6% | $15,820 |
| 3 contributions · 1.3% | $7,573 |
| 3 contributions · 0.7% | $4,115 |
| 3 contributions · 0.4% | $2,301 |
By the state each donor wrote on the filing, across 18 states and territories. Donors who have given $200 or less this cycle are not itemized, so they cannot be placed on a map. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total.
| Employer as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| Written instead of an employer · 74 contributions · 15% of ranked | $83,374 |
| Written instead of an employer · 16 contributions · 5% of ranked | $28,257 |
| Written instead of an employer · 12 contributions · 4.5% of ranked | $25,750 |
| 7 contributions · 4.3% of ranked | $24,212 |
| 4 contributions · 2.5% of ranked | $14,000 |
| Written instead of an employer · 2 contributions · 2.5% of ranked | $14,000 |
| 4 contributions · 1.4% of ranked | $8,000 |
| 4 contributions · 1.3% of ranked | $7,520 |
A further $14,424 came from donors whose answer names no employer (N/A, blank), so it is not ranked. Ranked from the largest 200 of 201 employer spellings filed; each share is of the money in those. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($20,417) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.
Money groups spent on their own, not through a campaign. Each ad is filed against the candidate it names, so money attacking an opponent shows on the opponent’s row. Open a candidate to see who spent it.
The campaign also refunded $4,928 in contributions, which the categories below do not include.
Total itemized disbursements $913,419
Every itemized payment the committee reported this cycle, sorted by what it said each one was for. The categories are ours; the wording they are matched against is the committee’s own. Open a category to read the filed descriptions and who was paid. FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026.
All 232 itemized payments filed this cycle. Spending below the itemization threshold is not filed line by line.
7 payments were reported as a lump sum, such as a card or payroll bill, with the detail filed underneath as memo entries. Those entries, $11,535 in all, are counted under the payee and purpose they name rather than under the processor that was paid. The total is the same either way.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 8 payments · 34% of all spending | $423,448 |
| 10 payments · 11% of all spending | $139,598 |
| 2 payments · 6.5% of all spending | $81,900 |
| 2 payments · 4% of all spending | $50,000 |
| 3 payments · 2.4% of all spending | $30,411 |
| 1 payment · 1.6% of all spending | $20,316 |
| 2 payments · 1.6% of all spending | $19,980 |
| 5 payments · 1.5% of all spending | $19,041 |
The people, firms and committees paid the most, across every kind of payment. Each share is of everything the committee reported spending this cycle, not only the itemized payments above. A payee that is itself a committee links to its own profile.
| Occupation as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| Written instead of an occupation · 74 contributions · 14% of ranked | $83,374 |
| 65 contributions · 12% of ranked | $68,442 |
| 16 contributions · 5.6% of ranked | $32,686 |
| Written instead of an occupation · 12 contributions · 4.4% of ranked | $25,750 |
| 14 contributions · 4.3% of ranked | $25,339 |
| 29 contributions · 3.6% of ranked | $20,965 |
| 8 contributions · 2.4% of ranked | $14,290 |
| 4 contributions · 2.4% of ranked | $14,000 |
A further $13,503 came from donors whose answer names no occupation (blank), so it is not ranked. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($20,417) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.