Brevard County’s Mike Haridopolos Sworn in as District 8 U.S. House Representative

Haridopolis appointed to the Space and Technology Committee and House Financial Services Committee

WATCH: Mike Haridopolos of Indian Harbor Beach in Brevard County took the 8th District U.S. House of Representatives oath of office on Friday. As the Space Coast’s incoming congressman, Haridopolis has been appointed to serve on two high-profile committees — the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and the House Financial Services Committee. The 8th District covers Florida’s Space Coast, Indian River County, and east Orlando. 

WASHINGTON DC – Mike Haridopolos of Indian Harbor Beach in Brevard County took the 8th District U.S. House of Representatives oath of office on Friday, succeeding Bill Posey of Rockledge, who retired after eight two-year terms in the House.

Haridopolis won on Nov. 5 with 62.25% of the vote.

As the Space Coast’s incoming congressman, Haridopolis has been appointed to serve on two high-profile committees — the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and the House Financial Services Committee.

The 8th District is home to the Kennedy Space Center and Patrick Space Force Base and operations of crucial commercial space industry companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. The 8th District covers Florida’s Space Coast, Indian River County, and east Orlando.

Haridopolos was a member of the Florida Senate from 2003 to 2012, including serving as Senate president from 2010 to 2012 and a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2003.

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