THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Gus Michael Bilirakis
Candidate for U.S. House · Florida · District 12
Projected winner: Gus Michael Bilirakis
Source checked Nov 4, 2026, 2:33 PM Eastern.
Associated Press via NPR. This call does not certify the result or change who is in office.
Certification: pending. FL · Official state election information
See the state election authority for official reporting. FL · Official state election information
THE PERSON
Background
Gus Bilirakis is an attorney whose private practice focused on estate planning. His community background includes service with organizations supporting people with visual impairments and local civic and business groups.
Roots
- Birthplace: Gainesville, Florida
- Career: Attorney
Education
- University of Florida · bachelor’s degree, 1986
- Stetson Law School · law degree, 1989
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 12 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 26, 2026.
Florida Division of Elections · 2026 General Election candidate listing and qualification statuses ↗Florida Division of Elections · registered political parties and codes ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.