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Thomas E. Chalifoux Jr.

U.S. House District 9

2026 Florida U.S. House District 9 — Republican Primary · August 18, 2026

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Overview

Thomas Chalifoux is a man of faith, husband, father, retired Army Colonel, businessman, job creator running to bring discipline, accountability, and common sense back to Washington.

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2026 Florida U.S. House District 9 — Republican Primary on August 18, 2026
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U.S. House District 9 · Republican · Candidate
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August 18, 2026

Republican Party

Representative in Congress

District 9

Ben Butler

Dan Green

Jorge Martinez

Justin Story

Marcus Carter

Steve Rance

Thomas E. Chalifoux Jr.

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14108 Snead Circle · Orlando, FL 32837

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14108 Snead Circle

Orlando, FL 32837

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14108 Snead Circle

Orlando, FL 32837

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Image# 202509199790171609 PAGE 1 / 1 H4FL09182 09/19/2025 Chalifoux, Thomas, Eugene, Mr., Jr. KISSIMMEE 34741 CHALIFOUX FOR CONGRESS 1254 S. JOHN YOUNG PKWY 14108 Snead Circle Orlando FL 32837 FL 2026 FL 09 House REPUBLICAN PARTY 09/19/2025 14 : 06 Chalifoux, Thomas, E., Colonel, Jr.

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FEC committee name: CHALIFOUX FOR CONGRESS

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Published website: https://thomas4fl.com/

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Veteran.Businessman.Fixer.

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Thomas Chalifoux is a man of faith, husband, father, retired Army Colonel, businessman, job creator running to bring discipline, accountability, and common sense back to Washington.

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Thomas Chalifoux is a man of faith, husband, father, retired Army Colonel, businessman, job creator running to bring discipline, accountability, and common sense back to Washington.

Proven Leadership

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Thirty years of disciplined service in the United States Army - leading soldiers, executing missions, and getting results when it matters.

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Thirty years of disciplined service in the United States Army - leading soldiers, executing missions, and getting results when it matters.

Principled. Proven. Ready to Serve.

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"I'm not running for a career. I'm volunteering for a mission."

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"I'm not running for a career. I'm volunteering for a mission."

Principled. Proven. Ready to Serve.

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30 years in the U.S. Army - Retired Colonel

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30 years in the U.S. Army - Retired Colonel

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Man of faith, husband, father, public servant, and job creator

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Man of faith, husband, father, public servant, and job creator

Age

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78

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78

Education

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MA Pepperdine University, BS University Louisiana

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MA Pepperdine University, BS University Louisiana

Hometown

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Holyoke, MA

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Holyoke, MA

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Veteran.Businessman.Fixer.

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Two Terms. Four Fights. One Mission.

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Two Terms. Four Fights. One Mission.

Common Sense Solutions

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Real-world experience meeting payroll, growing businesses, and solving problems for Central Florida families - not Washington insiders.

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Real-world experience meeting payroll, growing businesses, and solving problems for Central Florida families - not Washington insiders.

Service Before Self

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He isn't running for a career. He's volunteering for a mission - two terms to fight for Florida, then home to family and country.

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He isn't running for a career. He's volunteering for a mission - two terms to fight for Florida, then home to family and country.

America First Values

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Faith. Family. Freedom. A border that's secure, an economy that rewards work, and a government that respects the people it serves.

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Faith. Family. Freedom. A border that's secure, an economy that rewards work, and a government that respects the people it serves.

America First Values

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A common-sense plan for Florida. Built on results, not Washington talking points.

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A common-sense plan for Florida. Built on results, not Washington talking points.

America First Values

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03Make Work Worth It AgainReward Effort, Lower CostsRead Details

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03Make Work Worth It AgainReward Effort, Lower CostsRead Details

Principled. Proven. Ready to Serve.

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48 years creating jobs and growing businesses in Central Florida

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48 years creating jobs and growing businesses in Central Florida

Accountability. Integrity.People First.

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Fighting wasteful spending and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely.

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Fighting wasteful spending and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely.

Accountability. Integrity.People First.

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Protecting the freedoms and liberties guaranteed to every American.

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Protecting the freedoms and liberties guaranteed to every American.

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A common-sense conservative agenda for Florida's 9th District. Read where Col. Thomas Chalifoux (ret.) stands on the issues that matter most.

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A common-sense conservative agenda for Florida's 9th District. Read where Col. Thomas Chalifoux (ret.) stands on the issues that matter most.

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Protect the benefits you depend on by stopping the waste that drains them.

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Protect the benefits you depend on by stopping the waste that drains them.

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Secure the BorderFinish the wall, restore order, stop illegal crossings, and put American citizens first.

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Secure the BorderFinish the wall, restore order, stop illegal crossings, and put American citizens first.

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More homes, lower costs, and a fair shot for families, not corporations.

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More homes, lower costs, and a fair shot for families, not corporations.

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Support Term LimitsEnd the era of career politicians and return government to citizen leadership.

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Support Term LimitsEnd the era of career politicians and return government to citizen leadership.

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Expanding childcare options so parents can stay in the workforce

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Expanding childcare options so parents can stay in the workforce

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Cut Burdensome RegulationsGet Washington out of the way so businesses can grow, hire, and compete.

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Cut Burdensome RegulationsGet Washington out of the way so businesses can grow, hire, and compete.

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Expanding trade schools and apprenticeships

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Expanding trade schools and apprenticeships

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Protect Social Security and MedicareKeep the promises made to seniors and protect earned benefits.

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Protect Social Security and MedicareKeep the promises made to seniors and protect earned benefits.

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Buy American, Hire AmericanReward companies that invest in American workers, not foreign outsourcing.

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Buy American, Hire AmericanReward companies that invest in American workers, not foreign outsourcing.

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Defend the ConstitutionProtect freedom of speech, religious liberty, due process, and the right to keep and bear arms.

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Defend the ConstitutionProtect freedom of speech, religious liberty, due process, and the right to keep and bear arms.

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Protect Religious LibertyDefend people of faith from government overreach and anti-religious discrimination.

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Protect Religious LibertyDefend people of faith from government overreach and anti-religious discrimination.

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Protect Women's SportsKeep men out of women's sports and protect fairness for girls and women.

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Protect Women's SportsKeep men out of women's sports and protect fairness for girls and women.

Help Take the Fight to Washington

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Help Take the Fight to Washington

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Help Take the Fight to Washington

Constitutional Rights

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Constitutional Rights

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Constitutional Rights

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Restore Law and OrderBack law enforcement, punish violent offenders, and make communities safe again.

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Restore Law and OrderBack law enforcement, punish violent offenders, and make communities safe again.

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Unleash American EnergyLower costs, restore energy independence, and stop punishing American workers and families.

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Unleash American EnergyLower costs, restore energy independence, and stop punishing American workers and families.

What reforms to the US immigration system do you support? Why? ¿Qué reformas al sistema de inmigración de Estados Unidos apoya usted? ¿Por qué?

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We must enforce our immigration laws. There should be an option for those that get accepted to serve our country as a road to citizenship.

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We must enforce our immigration laws. There should be an option for those that get accepted to serve our country as a road to citizenship.

Do you believe climate change is a financial threat to the economy of the nation? Why or why not? ¿Cree que el cambio climático representa una amenaza financiera para la economía del país? ¿Por qué?

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Climate charge can be a threat on our economy if we are not Stewarts of our environment. the Green New deal was a disaster has it failed to fund realistic changes. We must be prudent to protect our natural resources and encourage other nations

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Climate charge can be a threat on our economy if we are not Stewarts of our environment. the Green New deal was a disaster has it failed to fund realistic changes. We must be prudent to protect our natural resources and encourage other nations

Name your top two legislative priorities for the next Congressional term. Mencione sus dos principales prioridades legislativas para el próximo período del Congreso.

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Balance the budget Term limits and stop insider stock trading Reduce the cost of health insurance and transparent medical cost

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Balance the budget Term limits and stop insider stock trading Reduce the cost of health insurance and transparent medical cost

“Freedom of speech” is included in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Exactly what does ”Freedom of Speech” mean to you? La libertad de expresión está incluida en la Primera Enmienda de la Constitución de los Estados Unidos. ¿Qué significa exactamente para usted la “libertad de expresión”?

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absolutely. Provides freedom of religion, freedom speech, assemble peacefully and allow citizen to present their grievances.

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absolutely. Provides freedom of religion, freedom speech, assemble peacefully and allow citizen to present their grievances.

Who has the right, Congress or the President, to oversee federal agencies? ¿Quién tiene el derecho de supervisar a las agencias federales: el Congreso o el Presidente?

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President has the executive authority to oversee federal agencies. Congress has the power to fund them.

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President has the executive authority to oversee federal agencies. Congress has the power to fund them.

If documentary proof of US citizenship becomes necessary in order to register to vote, how would you help those citizens, especially women, who no longer have or don’t have easy and affordable access to documents to prove citizenship, such as certified birth and marriage certificates? Si se requiere prueba documental de ciudadanía estadounidense para registrarse para votar, ¿cómo ayudaría a esos ciudadanos, especialmente a las mujeres, que ya no tienen o no tienen acceso fácil y asequible a documentos que prueben su ciudadanía, como certificados de nacimiento o matrimonio certificados?

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I fully support legal ID to vote in all American elections. It has been over blown that someone who is American citizen cannot get id. Try to cash a check, visit a hospital, load on plane without an id. This the responsibility of the states, everyone that is an American must have proof that they are a legal American. I can you not have an id if you want to receive social security benefits.

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I fully support legal ID to vote in all American elections. It has been over blown that someone who is American citizen cannot get id. Try to cash a check, visit a hospital, load on plane without an id. This the responsibility of the states, everyone that is an American must have proof that they are a legal American. I can you not have an id if you want to receive social security benefits.

What role do you believe the federal government should play in education at the pre-school level, K-12 level and higher education? ¿Qué papel cree que debería desempeñar el gobierno federal en la educación a nivel preescolar, educación K-12 (primaria y secundaria) y educación superior?

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I have 8 years in Osceola County School Board. I feel that each state has the obligation to oversee and fund education. I have witness federal laws passed without funding to carry out the law

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I have 8 years in Osceola County School Board. I feel that each state has the obligation to oversee and fund education. I have witness federal laws passed without funding to carry out the law

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Campaign finance

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

Total receipts
$3,127,528.91
Total disbursements
$1,014,032.78
Cash on hand
$2,716,704.02
Committee debt
$4,912,815.75
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Candidate ID: H4FL09182

Name: CHALIFOUX, THOMAS E. COLONEL JR.

Office: House

State: FL

District: FL09

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $3127528.91

Total disbursements: $1014032.78

Cash on hand: $2716704.02

Debts owed by committee: $4912815.75

Candidate contributions: $214.48

Loans made by candidate: $3003713.19

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    CHALIFOUX, THOMAS E. COLONEL JR. — candidate overview

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  3. Official campaign contact filing

    CHALIFOUX FOR CONGRESS — current Statement of Organization

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  4. Official ballot

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