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Carlos A. Gimenez OppScore Rating: +4.37

Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican, Florida district 28), U.S. House, holds an OppScore of +4.37. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Carlos A. Gimenez is a Republican U.S. Representative from Florida's 28th district, born in Cuba and the first career firefighter-paramedic to serve in Congress. He advanced through Miami-Dade local government as city manager, county commissioner, and mayor before winning election to the House in 2020. His record centers on border security, countering Chinese influence, and fiscal restraint.

Carlos A. Gimenez rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Position: U.S. House
• State: Florida
• District: 28
• OppScore: +4.37 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Record based, documented on 35 of 44 scored questions

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