
Mike Haridopolos
U.S. Representative · District 8
Republican
U.S. representative; former college instructor; business and political consultant
Source review: 2026-10-20Professional Background
Mike Haridopolos is a U.S. representative, former Florida Senate president and former college instructor. His official biography describes teaching U.S. history and political science at Brevard Community College and the University of Florida, Florida legislative service from 2000 to 2012, and later business and political consulting. The House Historian records a 1992 bachelor’s degree from Stetson University and a 1993 master’s degree from the University of Arkansas. A historical Florida House record lists doctoral coursework completed in 1999; it does not identify an awarded doctorate.
Experience
- U.S. history and political-science instructor, Brevard Community College (now Eastern Florida State College)
- Instructor, Bob Graham Center, University of Florida
- Florida House and Senate service, 2000–2012
- Florida Senate president, 2010–2012
- Business and political consulting after 2012 (official biography)
Education

Stetson University: B.A., 1992

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville: M.A., 1993

University of Arkansas: doctoral coursework completed, 1999 (historical House record; awarded doctorate not stated)
Office & Authority
Represents this current congressional district in the U.S. House.
Contact & Social
Official Office
Source checked 2026-10-19Washington, DC Office
1039 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-0908(202) 225-3671
Campaign
Source checked 2026-10-19Follow the Money
Reporting period: 2025-01-01 – 2026-07-29.
- Reported Receipts
- $1,824,837.67
- Cash on Hand
- $1,197,776.93
- Reported Disbursements
- $885,223.57
- Loans
- $0.00
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Sources & Further Records
Biography & Background
Portrait & Credits
U.S. House of Representatives / Office of the Clerk · Public domain — U.S. government official portrait
Official Records
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