Carlos Gimenez held local political office for more than 15 years, including nearly a decade as mayor of Florida’s largest county, before election to the U.S. Congress. Leaning on his record as Miami-Dade County mayor, he pitched himself to voters as someone who could get people what they need without being sidetracked by political squabbling on Capitol Hill. Gimenez is focused on recharging the U.S. economy, particularly through tax cuts, to offset the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. He also upholds Republican policies on guns, immigration and health care.