Ernest "Ernie" Rivera
Republican · FL
Ernie Rivera is a Republican candidate for United States Senator in Florida's 2026 election. His FEC filing identifies ERNIE 4 SENATE as his principal campaign committee.
Campaign Finance Information — United States Senator
Campaign Finance Information · United States Senator · August 18, 2026
Data last updated July 24, 2026
- Raised
- $15,873
- Spent
- $12,505
- Cash on hand
- $3,368
- Debts
- $17,636
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
Campaign Finance Information — United States Senator
Campaign Finance Information · United States Senator · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 24, 2026
- Raised
- $15,873
- Spent
- $12,505
- Cash on hand
- $3,368
- Debts
- $17,636
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
Track record
Women's Reproductive Rights
· 1 record
In an October 2024 interview, Rivera urged church communities to oppose Florida Amendment 4 and described organizing voter outreach against it.
October 31, 2024Against
Source: standingforfreedom.com · researched July 13, 2026
General
· 2 records
On October 31, 2024, Rivera was identified as leading the Protect Our Children Project and United Pastors of America in a published interview about Florida Amendment 4.
October 31, 2024
Source: standingforfreedom.com · researched July 13, 2026
Rivera endorsed Karen Bendorf in her 2024 campaign for the Hillsborough County School Board.
April 9, 2024
Source: pekingrestaurantflorence.com · researched July 13, 2026
Elections
- United States Senator · August 18, 2026 · Florida
- United States Senator · November 3, 2026 · Florida
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.