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Mark Kaye

U.S. House District 5

2026 Florida U.S. House District 5 — Republican Primary · August 18, 2026

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Last reviewed September 16, 2026

Overview

A Term Limits Amendment to the Constitution ensures fresh leadership, new ideas, and accountability. Public service should be about duty, not a lifelong career and term limits are the only way to return power to the people.

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2026 Florida U.S. House District 5 — Republican Primary on August 18, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 5 · Republican · Candidate
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AUGUST 18 , 2026

REPUBLICAN BALLOT

Representative In Congress

District 5

John H. Rutherford

Mark Kaye

Official and campaign contacts

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FEC committee ID: C00901389

FEC committee name: MARK KAYE FOR CONGRESS

Published email: [email protected]

Published email: [email protected]

Published website: https://markkayeforcongress.com/

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PASS A TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT

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A Term Limits Amendment to the Constitution ensures fresh leadership, new ideas, and accountability. Public service should be about duty, not a lifelong career and term limits are the only way to return power to the people.

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A Term Limits Amendment to the Constitution ensures fresh leadership, new ideas, and accountability. Public service should be about duty, not a lifelong career and term limits are the only way to return power to the people.

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AMERICA FIRST BEGINS IN FLORIDA'S 5th

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You deserve a REAL constitutional conservative representing you in DC. Support Mark Kaye for Congress and that's exactly what you'll get!

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You deserve a REAL constitutional conservative representing you in DC. Support Mark Kaye for Congress and that's exactly what you'll get!

Mark Kaye is Florida's Conservative Voice

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His deep knowledge of government, his strong relationships with conservative leaders, and his passion for "America First" politics make him the most qualified representative to fight for North Florida.

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His deep knowledge of government, his strong relationships with conservative leaders, and his passion for "America First" politics make him the most qualified representative to fight for North Florida.

PASS A TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT

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A nation without secure borders cannot remain free or safe. Enforcing our immigration laws protects American jobs, lowers crime, and keeps our communities strong. America first, always.

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A nation without secure borders cannot remain free or safe. Enforcing our immigration laws protects American jobs, lowers crime, and keeps our communities strong. America first, always.

SUPPORT OUR VETERANS

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The men and women who wore the uniform of our Armed Forces deserve more than words of gratitude. Supporting our veterans is a sacred obligation and we will never stop working to make sure we keep our promises to them.

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The men and women who wore the uniform of our Armed Forces deserve more than words of gratitude. Supporting our veterans is a sacred obligation and we will never stop working to make sure we keep our promises to them.

PROTECT PARENTS RIGHTS

Candidate position

Parents get the final say in how their children are raised and educated, not the Government. Congress must protect parental rights, protect students from radical agendas, and expand school choice so every child can succeed.

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Parents get the final say in how their children are raised and educated, not the Government. Congress must protect parental rights, protect students from radical agendas, and expand school choice so every child can succeed.

CUT TAXES & ABOLISH THE IRS

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CUT TAXES & ABOLISH THE IRS

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CUT TAXES & ABOLISH THE IRS

PASS A TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT

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KEEP THE BORDER SECURE

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KEEP THE BORDER SECURE

SUPPORT OUR VETERANS

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SUPPORT OUR VETERANS

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SUPPORT OUR VETERANS

PROTECT PARENTS RIGHTS

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PROTECT PARENTS RIGHTS

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PROTECT PARENTS RIGHTS

Cut Federal Spending and Shrink Government

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Cut federal spending and reduce the size and scope of the federal government.

  • Scrutinize programs and bureaucracy.
  • Restore limited-government priorities.
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Cut Taxes

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Reduce federal taxes on individuals and businesses.

  • Let taxpayers retain more of their earnings.
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Abolish the Internal Revenue Service

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Abolish the Internal Revenue Service.

  • Replace the existing federal tax-administration structure.
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Pass a Congressional Term-Limits Amendment

Candidate position
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Pass a constitutional amendment establishing congressional term limits.

  • Limit long-term congressional service through constitutional change.
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Enforce Immigration Law and Secure the Border

Candidate position
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Enforce federal immigration laws and maintain a secure national border.

  • Protect domestic employment and community safety.
  • Keep border enforcement a federal priority.
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Keep Federal Promises to Veterans

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Ensure veterans receive the benefits and services promised to them.

  • Treat veterans' care as a continuing federal obligation.
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Protect Parents' Authority in Education

Candidate position
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Protect parents' authority over how their children are raised and educated.

  • Require education policy to respect parental direction.
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Expand School Choice

Candidate position
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Expand school-choice options so families can select the learning environment they believe best fits their children.

  • Protect access to alternatives to an assigned school.
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Public record

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$28,125.64
Total disbursements
$23,787.70
Cash on hand
$4,337.94
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H6FL05201

Name: KAYE, MARK

Office: House

State: FL

District: FL05

Coverage start: 2025-04-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $28125.64

Total disbursements: $23787.70

Cash on hand: $4337.94

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

Candidate contributions: $795.18

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    Florida candidate detail — account 89525

    Florida Division of Elections

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  2. Campaign-finance record

    KAYE, MARK — candidate overview

    Federal Election Commission

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  3. Official campaign contact filing

    MARK KAYE FOR CONGRESS — current Statement of Organization

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  4. Official ballot

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