Ernest "Ernie" Rivera
United States Senator

Ernest "Ernie" Rivera

RepublicanQualified for PrimaryFlorida

About

Rev. Dr. Ernie Rivera is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Florida. He is a minister, educator, and entrepreneur with nearly five decades of experience in ministry and organizational leadership. Rivera says he has spent more than 25 years mobilizing pastors, business leaders, and grassroots advocates throughout Florida. His campaign emphasizes affordability, public safety, border security, constitutional rights, religious liberty, and socially conservative values.

Top Priorities

Combat fentanyl and drug trafficking: Support stronger penalties for traffickers and stricter laws targeting illegal pill-press machines Strengthen border and community security: Advocate for stronger border enforcement, action against international cartels, and additional resources for law enforcement Protect families and conservative values: Focus on keeping drugs away from children and schools while defending religious liberty, parental rights, and traditional family values

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About this office

A United States Senator represents the entire state of Florida in the U.S. Senate, serving a six-year term. Senators vote on federal legislation, confirm presidential appointments, ratify treaties, and serve on legislative committees. Each state elects two senators.

All candidate information references official Florida records from dos.fl.gov/elections.