My name is Hector Mujica and I'm running for Congress in Florida's 28th Congressional District.
It’s easy to feel hopeless right now. The ground beneath us feels unsteady. I’m running to rebuild opportunity in Florida by tackling the affordability crisis. I am not a career politician but I’ve been a public servant for the past twenty years. I’m a first generation American and a proud Floridian. I’m a husband, dad and Christian, who counts their blessings every day. And don’t worry, I’m older than you think.
from florida, for florida
Like many Floridians, I was given a chance by immigrant parents who worked with every ounce of their spirit so their children could build a better life. My parents came here with a belief that if you worked hard, treated people with respect, and stayed grounded in your values, you could build something meaningful. And we did.
My dad is a Christian pastor and taught me two lessons: “Do to others as you would have them do to you,” the golden rule, and the commandment of love God, and love your neighbor as yourself. Not just the familiar, but the stranger.
Growing up, we often had asylum seekers, new migrants, refugees, and at times even homeless at our home, often for months at a time
Looking back on this as an adult, I realized that my parents were teaching me an invaluable lesson. To never miss an opportunity to show grace to those in the margins. They taught me about the meaning of service and community. That more than words, it’s action.
That principle has guided every professional decision I’ve made. Before running for office, I spent more than a decade leading social impact work at Google, focused on crisis response, economic opportunity, and emerging technologies like AI. Stepping away wasn’t a light decision. But I believe we’re at a moment that demands a different kind of leadership — one that strengthens democracy, recognizes our shared humanity, and ensures the American Dream remains something we actively build.
Results, balance, and a fresh perspective
I’m building a campaign that rejects Washington’s zero-sum politics and focuses on common-sense solutions that put regular Floridians first. I believe in strong floors and no ceilings — where every family can count on the basics, and everyone has the freedom to dream big. That’s the America my parents believed in when they immigrated, and it’s the Florida we must work together to build.