Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida's 26th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.
Diaz-Balart (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 26th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 20, 2024.
Diaz-Balart was first elected to the U.S. House in 2002.
Diaz-Balart previously served in the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 21st District from 2011 to 2013 and District 112 from 2000 to 2002, and in the Florida State Senate, representing District 37 from 1992 to 2000.
During his time in Congress, Diaz-Balart has served on the House Committee on Appropriations.
Diaz-Balart was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL, on September 25, 1961. He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, where he studied political science before beginning his public service career as an aide to the Mayor of the City of Miami in 1985.
