Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative
Role: U.S. Representative, Florida’s 28th Congressional District (2021–present); House Armed Services Committee
Priority: P2

Basis for Inclusion

Subject Classification: Public Official — serving U.S. Representative
Basis for Inclusion: Voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona on January 6, 2021.
What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.

Who Is Carlos Gimenez?

Carlos Gimenez (born January 17, 1954, Havana, Cuba) is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Florida’s 28th Congressional District since 2021. He is the former Mayor of Miami-Dade County (2011–2020). Gimenez is of Cuban-American heritage. He voted only on the Arizona objection (not Pennsylvania) and was not yet in Congress when the amicus brief was filed.

Documented Actions: 2020 Election

January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results

SourceGovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.Carlos Gimenez voted YEA on the House objection to Arizona’s certified electoral results.

Accountability Status

Current status: Serving as U.S. Representative (FL-28th)
Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations

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Sources

1. Wikipedia, “Carlos Gimenez”
2. GovTrack.us, Rep. Carlos Gimenez

Last Updated: May 22, 2026
Profile Status: Active — currently serving