Florida Chamber Political Institute

The Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI), the research-based arm of the Chamber’s political operations department, understands that the candidate selection process is vital. Our engagement efforts begin by recruiting and electing pro-business, pro-jobs candidates, chosen by rigorous candidate interview sessions — Florida’s most thorough and well-respected pro-business candidate review processes. FCPI travels statewide and interviews hundreds of new candidates — in addition to reviewing each candidate’s completed questionnaire. Incumbent candidates are evaluated on a rigorous set of factors, including legislator grades on the voting records. This helps the Florida Chamber advocate for candidates who have Florida’s future as a priority.

FCPI 2026 Candidate Interview Registration is Open:

  • Orlando, FL – May 5-6, 2026
  • Miami – May 19-20, 2026
  • Tampa- June 2-3, 2026
  • Tallahassee- June 16-18, 2026
  • West Palm *** – TBD

          *Dates are Tuesday and Wednesday

          **Dates Include an extra day (Thursday), if needed

          ***IF 5th location is needed

 

          Qualifying Dates: June 8-12, 2026

          Primary Election: August 18, 2026

          General Election: November 3, 2026

 

Political Assistance Provided to FCPI Members Includes:

  • Identifying, educating and training future candidates
  • Interviewing all candidates running for office
  • Conducting political research that reflects pro-business causes and candidates
  • Hosting briefings to keep members abreast of issue trends and candidate viability
  • Providing training to executive lobbyists
  • Offering political counsel and recommendations to Florida businesses
  • Polling Florida voters to identify views and trends
  • Offering customized and specialized issue research

Florida Chamber Political Institute Advisory Council

  • Mike Bjorklund (Chair), Florida Electric Cooperatives Association
  • Leticia Adams, Disney
  • Josh Aubuchon, Delegal Aubuchon Consulting
  • Anthony DiMarco, Florida Bankers
  • Andy Gonzalez
  • Jennifer Green, Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC
  • Christine Knepper, Florida Power & Light
  • Kim McGlynn, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
  • Tom Pennekamp, Truist Bank

Become a Member of the Florida Chamber Political Institute

Contact Marian Johnson at 850. 521.1241 to find out how you can join us in the arena and help our state remain competitive.

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The Florida Chamber Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization that focuses on research and initiatives to make our state a leading place in the world to live and work. The Florida Chamber Foundation does not lobby or conduct any political activities whatsoever.

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