Juan Carlos PorrasServing

Juan Carlos Porras

State HouseRepublican

FL-FL HD-119 State House

Age 28·Cuban·Vice Chair, Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

Why This Race Matters

Porras is the youngest state legislator in Florida and the first Gen Z member of the Florida House. He represents HD-119 in southwest Miami-Dade County, a heavily Cuban-American district. He is one of the most prominent young Latino Republicans in the country, having been the first Florida House member to endorse President Trump. His landmark HOA reform legislation -- the Homeowners' Bill of Rights -- has made him a rising star in the Florida GOP.

Porras won re-election in 2024 with 64.6% of the vote against Democrat Marcos Reyes. He first won HD-119 in 2022 by defeating a five-candidate GOP primary field with 48.2%, then won the general with 64.4% against Democrat Gabriel Gonzalez. He has declared for 2026 re-election; no challengers have yet filed. He also runs a food distribution company specializing in Latin American produce alongside his legislative duties.

Key dates to watch: Primary on August 18, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Born July 8, 1997 in Miami, Juan Carlos Porras is the proud son of Cuban exiles who fled the Castro regime. Raised in District 119, he became the first in his family to graduate college. At just 18, he was elected to the local Republican Executive Committee, launching a career in public service. He worked his way through the offices of Senator Marco Rubio, Governor Rick Scott, and state representatives before running for office himself. In 2022, he became the youngest state legislator in Florida.

Family & Heritage

Son of Cuban exiles who fled the Castro regime. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County's District 119. First-generation college graduate in his family. Catholic.

Political Career

Before Politics

District Secretary for State Representative Juan Fernandez-Barquin (2019-2020); Legislative Aide in Florida State House of Representatives (2020-2022); Staffer for Senator Marco Rubio; Staffer for Governor Rick Scott; Business owner

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida International University (2015-2019)

Awards & Recognition

Youngest state legislator in Florida

Key Issues & Priorities

*HOA reform and homeowner protections
*Property insurance reform
*Tax cuts
*School choice
*Public safety
*Domestic security
*Economic freedom

Notable Legislation

Homeowners Bill of Rights

Established accountability and transparency requirements for HOA boards, protecting homeowners from abuses

Passed

HB 657 - HOA Reform Package

Comprehensive 32-page overhaul creating community association court, legal pathway to dissolve HOAs, and new dispute resolution processes

Filed 2025

HB 983 - HOA Enforcement

Previous HOA enforcement legislation

Died in Judiciary Committee

Endorsements

President Donald TrumpPolitical
Florida Republican PartyPolitical