The Heartland’s Voice

I’m ready to put my experience to work for you and your family. I’m a former City Commissioner, Mall Manager, small business owner, husband and father of five. I know the weight of making payroll, the cost of groceries, and the value of a handshake in the Heartland.

Family First

Families today are working longer and harder to make ends meet. Our family is no different. My wife and I have called Lake Wales home for years, and we are raising our five children to value hard work, faith, and community. Lake Wales is home, but this campaign is about every family across Florida’s Heartland who feels ignored, squeezed, or talked down to by Washington.

When I look at my kids, I don't see 'demographics' or 'voter blocks.' I see the future of Florida. I’m running for Congress because I want them—and your children—to be able to afford a home here, to start a business here, and to feel safe in their own neighborhoods.

Business Leader with a Servant’s Heart

As the manager of Eagle Ridge Mall and a local restaurant owner, I live in the real world unlike many in DC. Under my leadership, Eagle Ridge Mall grew from 35 to 71 stores during a three-year revitalization project. That means bringing jobs back, working with business owners, negotiating with retailers, and proving that struggling local economies can be turned around with the right leadership.

I see the 'middle-class squeeze' every day. I see it when seniors are forced to choose between medication and groceries. I see it when our veterans return home only to be met with red tape instead of results.

I’ve been through the fire of local leadership. I’ve served as a Lake Wales City Commissioner and I’ve seen how 'dark money' and outsider interests try to drown out the voices of you and me. I’ve never been one to back down from a fight when the truth is on the line. As a former professional wrestler, I know how to stand my ground, take pressure, and fight for what’s right. Will you hold the line with me?

Why Now?

We are watching a movement happen across this country—from the shop floors of Texas to the groves, neighborhoods, and communities of Central Florida’s Heartland. Regular people are waking up to the fact that 'Safe Red' or 'Solid Blue' doesn't mean a thing if your representative isn't listening to you.

I’m offering Straight Talk and Real Solutions. I’m not going to Washington to represent lobbyists or party bosses; I’m going to represent you, Florida’s Heartland. It’s time you had a seat at the table again. You'll always be welcome at my table.

Fast Facts

  • Job: Mall Manager/ Restaurant Owner

  • Experience: Former City Commissioner

  • Family: 1 Wife, 5 Kids, 1 Mission

  • Focus: Property Insurance Stability, Veterans’ Healthcare Access, Property Tax Relief.

Are you ready for Straight Talk?

The pundits in Washington say the Heartland is already 'locked in.' They’ve said the same thing about races in Texas, Georgia, and Iowa until working men and women stepped up and proved them wrong.

If you’re ready for a representative who puts your family, your livelihood, and our veterans first over political theater, join us today.

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Read my Pledge to You

I’m asking for your vote. I’m asking that you join me in my belief that our politics can work for us when we work together. Read my Pledge to the Heartland.

Curtis Gibson: For Homeowners. For Veterans. For Florida’s Heartland.

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