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RepublicanRunning for FL Governor · 2026
Michael Waltz
Michael George Glen Waltz is an American Republican politician, diplomat, businessman, author, and former Army Special Forces officer who has served as the 32nd United States ambassador to the United Nations since September 2025 in the second Trump administration. He previously served as the 29th national security advisor from January to May 2025 and was the U.S. representative for Florida's 6th congressional district from 2019 to 2025.
Born 1974 · Boynton Beach, Florida , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03
Michael Waltz, a former U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th congressional district (2019–2025) and retired Army Special Forces officer, is running for Florida governor. Since September 2025, he has served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. He previously served as National Security Advisor from January to May 2025. Born in Boynton Beach in 1974, Waltz is also an author and businessman.
Governing & voting record
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No legislative record
Roll-call votes and sponsored bills are collected for members of Congress from congress.gov. There is no roll-call source for this office yet.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How they vote
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No party-unity or ideology scores
Party-unity and DW-NOMINATE ideology scores are only available for candidates with a congressional roll-call record.
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2019United States representative
2019–2025
2025United States National Security Advisor
2025–2025
2025United States Ambassador to the United Nations
since 2025
Public favorability
17%
Favorable
15%
Unfavorable
+2
Net
13% HAVE NO OPINION OR HAVEN'T HEARD ENOUGH · YOUGOV RATINGS TRACKER · N=1,315 U.S. ADULTS
Donors & money
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No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: UNKNOWN AUTHORUNKNOWN AUTHOR · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Michael George Glen Waltz is an American Republican politician, diplomat, businessman, author, and former Army Special Forces officer who has served as the 32nd United States ambassador to the United Nations since September 2025 in the second Trump administration. He previously served as the 29th national security advisor from January to May 2025 and was the U.S. representative for Florida's 6th congressional district from 2019 to 2025.
+2
Net fav
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03
Michael Waltz, a former U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th congressional district (2019–2025) and retired Army Special Forces officer, is running for Florida governor. Since September 2025, he has served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. He previously served as National Security Advisor from January to May 2025. Born in Boynton Beach in 1974, Waltz is also an author and businessman.
Governing & voting record
—
No legislative record
Roll-call votes and sponsored bills are collected for members of Congress from congress.gov. There is no roll-call source for this office yet.
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2019United States representative
2019–2025
2025United States National Security Advisor
2025–2025
2025United States Ambassador to the United Nations
since 2025
Public favorability
17%
Favorable
15%
Unfavorable
+2
Net
13% HAVE NO OPINION OR HAVEN'T HEARD ENOUGH · YOUGOV RATINGS TRACKER · N=1,315 U.S. ADULTS
How they vote
—
No party-unity or ideology scores
Party-unity and DW-NOMINATE ideology scores are only available for candidates with a congressional roll-call record.
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
—
No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: UNKNOWN AUTHORUNKNOWN AUTHOR · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
