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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Racial/ethnic composition: 77.5% White, 15.3% Hispanic
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Cook Partisan Voting Index (2026 rating): R+100 — Solid Seat
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.3% (national: 33.7%) — below average educational attainment
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment rate: 5.3% (national: 3.5%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 9% (national: 12.4%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median age: 46.8 (national: 38.5) — older, retiree-heavy; 18% of residents are 70+
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 78.7% (national: 65.5%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2024 estimate): 820,692
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $65,279 (national: $37,585)
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Amendment 3: Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2024) (2024) — failed, margin 55.9% Yes to 44.1% No — fell short of required 60% threshold
Added: 01 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Amendment 4: Right to Abortion Initiative (2024) (2024) — failed, margin 57% Yes to 43% No — fell short of required 60% threshold
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 92 (share 0.11)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 0.13)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 72 (share 0.12)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.22)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: AdventHealth (Wesley Chapel + Zephyrhills + Dade City) (2888 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: BayCare Health System (Morton Plant North Bay Hospital) (2468 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: HCA Healthcare (Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point + Trinity) (4500 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Pasco County Government (4246 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Pasco County Public Schools (12834 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Florida's 12th Congressional District encompasses the Gulf Coast north of Tampa, including all of Pasco County and northern portions of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. With approximately 820,692 constituents, the district is 77.5% White and 15.3% Hispanic, with a median age of 46.8 — significantly older than the national median of 38.5. Median household income is $65,279, above the national median but below other Tampa Bay suburban districts. Homeownership is high at 78.7% with median home value of $279,500 and median rent of $1,368. Poverty is 9% and unemployment is 5.3%. Only 24.3% hold a bachelor's degree, well below the 33.7% national average. The economy rests on healthcare (HCA Healthcare, BayCare, AdventHealth), tourism and hospitality, retail, and public sector employment (Pasco County Public Schools is the largest employer at 12,834). The district is heavily car-dependent (70.5% drive alone, mean commute 30.7 minutes). Cook PVI rates the district R+100 — a Solid Republican seat. Bilirakis has held this seat since 2013 (and its predecessor FL-09 since 2007), winning re-election in 2024 against Democrat Rock Aboujaoude Jr.
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[disclosure] The DCCC and Tampa Bay Times reported that Bilirakis was not a sponsor of the Interdict Act and 'had absolutely no role' in crafting it. Separately, Bilirakis co-sponsored the 2016 Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act, which the Washington Post/60 Minutes investigation found stripped the DEA of its ability to halt suspicious opioid shipments. Bilirakis said he 'had no idea' the law would hinder the DEA until the investigation was published.
Date: 2018-10-11
Added: 01 May 2026
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[statement] In a 2018 campaign ad, Bilirakis touted the 'Bilirakis Interdict Act' to combat the opioid crisis, claiming credit for legislation that 'improves screening' of international mail to stop fentanyl. The ad stated Bilirakis was 'leading the fight against the opioid crisis.'
Date: 2018-10-11
Added: 01 May 2026
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[disclosure] The Congressional Budget Office estimated up to 1.9 million Floridians might lose health care under H.R. 1, and independent analyses projected that H.R. 1 would cut $880-$911 billion from Medicaid over 10 years. The Florida Phoenix reported: 'Up, up, and away: 2026 health insurance premiums set to double for millions of Floridians.'
Date: 2025-07-03
Added: 01 May 2026
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[statement] Bilirakis told constituents at in-person meetings and in his newsletter that 'nothing would change for his constituents' health care because he voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill (BBB)' and that the OBBB 'would not impact Medicare.'
Date: 2025-07-03
Added: 01 May 2026
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Bilirakis' 2018 net worth was between -$273,965 and $465,998, ranking 296th in Congress, with liabilities of $415,004 to $900,000.
Date: 2018-12-31
Added: 01 May 2026
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Gus Bilirakis has executed 4 stock trades totaling between $1,001 and $15,000 each since 2020, involving Regions Financial Corp (sold 2020-07-24), GE Aerospace (sold 2020-12-08), and Merck & Co (sold 2021-10-05).
Date: 2021-10-05
Added: 01 May 2026
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Bilirakis disclosed $291.1K in Q1 2026 fundraising (37% from individuals), $231K in spending, and $435.3K cash on hand per FEC filing on April 15, 2026.
Date: 2026-04-15
Added: 01 May 2026
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Bilirakis' top 2024-cycle PAC donors at $10,000 each include: National Assn of Broadcasters ($13,000), NCTA the Internet & Television Assn, Society for Vascular Surgery, National Auto Dealers Assn, National Rural Electric Cooperative Assn, Abbott Laboratories, Koch Inc, American Dental Assn, UnitedHealth Group, GuideWell, CVS Health, Associated Builders & Contractors, and multiple medical specialty societies.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 01 May 2026
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In the 2017-2018 cycle, Bilirakis accepted about $69,000 from the pharmaceutical industry across his campaign committee and leadership PAC. His Democratic opponent Chris Hunter ran an ad titled 'Sold Out' alleging Bilirakis sponsored a law enabling drug companies to push more opioids.
Date: 2018-10-18
Added: 01 May 2026
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Health Professionals is Bilirakis' top career industry at $222,102 ($60,602 individuals, $161,500 PACs) according to 2015-2016 OpenSecrets data. Pharmaceuticals/Health Products ranked second at $80,600. In the 2016 cycle, Bilirakis accepted $80,850 from pharmaceutical and health products industries — more than any current Florida Congressman at the time.
Date: 2016-12-31
Added: 01 May 2026
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Bilirakis for Congress reported $1,182,029 in total payments for the 2024 cycle. Top payors: WinRed ($78,545), Gus Bilirakis Victory Fund ($40,954), Trump Bilirakis Victory Fund ($37,802), and American Israel Public Affairs Cmte ($23,186 via 52 payments).
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 01 May 2026
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