Michael "Mike" Friend
Democratic · FL
Mike Friend is a Democratic candidate for Florida State Representative, District 102. His campaign describes more than a decade of community-organizing work in the district.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 6 records
Received the endorsement of Cooper City Commissioner Jason Smith, a Republican. Smith said the two share the same concerns for local families.
September 15, 2026
Source: floridapolitics.com
Received the endorsement of the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police and its Broward-based District 5 chapter, a police union, for House District 102.
August 26, 2026
Source: floridapolitics.com
Received the endorsement of state Rep. Allison Tant, a Tallahassee Democrat, days before the August 2026 primary for House District 102.
August 14, 2026
Source: floridapolitics.com
Publicly opposed Amendment 3, a 2026 state ballot measure to get rid of property taxes. He said property taxes pay for police, fire rescue, 911 dispatch, and parks.
August 6, 2026
Source: floridapolitics.com
Received the endorsement of The Hispanic Vote Broward County, a nonpartisan group that works to get Hispanic voters involved in local elections.
July 23, 2026
Source: floridapolitics.com
Received the endorsement of state Rep. Robin Bartleman, a Weston Democrat, for Florida House District 102. The outgoing Rep. Mike Gottlieb had already named him his preferred successor.
June 4, 2026
Source: floridapolitics.com
Past race Michael "Mike" Friend ran in:
- State Representative · November 3, 2026 · State House District 102; Florida