The time has come for voters to make a change and bring a new voice to Washington.
John Quiñones, the former Republican state legislator from Osceola County, is running for Congress to challenge Democrat U.S. Rep. Darren Soto in 2024 and help restore common sense to our nation’s capital.
Quiñones, 58, of Kissimmee, served as a Florida House Representative from 2002-2007 and was the first Republican of Puerto Rican descent elected to Tallahassee.
He resigned his position to run for the Osceola County Commission where he served as chair before making a previous run for Congress in 2012 and coming in second place during the GOP primary.
His experience makes him well-versed on how the government works and gives him an edge when it comes to understanding what changes need to be made that will benefit hardworking Floridians.
He understands that there are major issues facing our nation today: lower taxes, improved education systems, and safe & secure neighborhoods—all of which are values we can all support regardless of political affiliation or beliefs.
Quiñones is committed to fighting for these important causes and pledges that he will be a strong voice in Congress representing Central Florida when it matters most.
As a proud Puerto Rican born American, he knows what it takes to make real change happen when it counts most—and he’s ready step up with real solutions that work.
Quiñones isn’t alone though: Angel Luis Coba has also announced his candidacy against incumbent U.S Rep Darren Soto who began his political career when he won the special election after Quiñones’ resignation back in 2007 before being elected into Congress himself 2016.
This year things look different with District 9 (which includes Osceola & southern Orange County) leaning heavily towards Biden (17 points) while Soto only won by 7 points over Republic Scott Moore last year—the closest margin among any congressional race he had participated in thus far.
