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Thomas E. Colonel Chalifoux Jr.

Republican U.S. House · District 9 Florida Challenger
Primary  Aug 18, 2026 (2 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Thomas E. Colonel Chalifoux Jr.
Thomas E. Colonel Chalifoux Jr. is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 9 in Florida’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CHALIFOUX FOR CONGRESS, is registered in KISSIMMEE, FL, with HANKINS, BRENDA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $3.2M raised, $3.7M spent, and $72K in cash on hand. The committee reports $3.8M in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Darren Soto.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$3.2M
Cash on hand$72K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 9
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Darren Soto (incumbent)
Democrat · $3.7M raised
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Thomas E. Colonel Chalifoux Jr. VIEWING
Republican · $3.2M raised
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Howard Steven Rance
Republican · $158K raised
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JS
Justin Story
Republican · $95K raised
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Jorge Antonio Malavet
Republican · $28K raised
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Gregory Marcus Carter
Republican · $23K raised
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Stuart Farber
NPA
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7 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Florida › Thomas E. Colonel Chalifoux Jr.
2026 candidate profile
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Thomas E. Colonel Chalifoux Jr.

Republican · Challenger
Running for: U.S. House, Florida 9th district
$3.2M
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Biography

Thomas E. Colonel Chalifoux Jr. is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 9 in Florida’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CHALIFOUX FOR CONGRESS, is registered in KISSIMMEE, FL, with HANKINS, BRENDA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $3.2M raised, $3.7M spent, and $72K in cash on hand. The committee reports $3.8M in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Darren Soto.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

FEC filing

FEC IDH4FL09182
OfficeU.S. House, Florida 9th district
PartyRepublican

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — Florida District 09

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Primary: Aug 18, 2026 (2 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (6)

DS
Darren Soto
IncumbentD$3.7M raised
HS
Howard Steven Rance
R$158K raised
JS
Justin Story
R$95K raised
JA
Jorge Antonio Malavet
R$28K raised
GM
Gregory Marcus Carter
R$23K raised
SF
Stuart Farber
N
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