Ralph Groves
Libertarian Party of Florida · FL
Groves is a retired Army officer and war veteran who spent years as a Defense Department analyst. He opposes U.S. involvement in foreign wars and opposes federal money for abortion providers.
Where Ralph Groves stands, based on their records
Supports
Immigration (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record), Peaceful Foreign Policy (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 1 support
In an interview, Groves said he had emailed a Ukraine ceasefire proposal to the secretary of state, supported increasing legal immigration, and defended Social Security and Medicare.
December 17, 2025Supports Immigration
Source: wintergardenvox.com
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
In an interview, Groves said he had emailed a Ukraine ceasefire proposal to the secretary of state, supported increasing legal immigration, and defended Social Security and Medicare.
December 17, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: wintergardenvox.com
Track record — Peaceful Foreign Policy
Peaceful Foreign Policy · 1 support
In an interview, Groves said he had emailed a Ukraine ceasefire proposal to the secretary of state, supported increasing legal immigration, and defended Social Security and Medicare.
December 17, 2025Supports Peaceful Foreign Policy
Source: wintergardenvox.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Groves coauthored a book about Soviet relations with Iran's communist parties from 1920 to 1979.
August 5, 2023
Source: foyles.co.uk
As Orange County Libertarian Party chair, Groves helped organize recurring sign-waving events in Winter Garden for presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen.
October 16, 2020
Source: lpf.org
Groves published a Stars and Stripes letter arguing that declining birthrates could shrink the working-age population and strain public programs.
August 5, 2011
Source: stripes.com
Army Reserve Maj. Ralph Groves served with the 209th Army Liaison Team in Baghdad and returned with the unit to Wiesbaden after its Iraq deployment.
May 5, 2009
Source: army.mil
Army Reserve Maj. Ralph Groves presented a session on Iraq and Afghanistan at an American Women's Activities conference in Germany while serving as a U.S. Army Europe analyst.
May 9, 2004
Source: stripes.com
Past race Ralph Groves ran in:
- United States Representative, Congressional District 11 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 11, Florida