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Michael J. Quirk

Independent

Owner, Securipolis

Michael Quirk is the owner of Securipolis and says he has spent thirty years in risk management for banks and airlines, the last decade in cybersecurity and privacy12. He is running with no party affiliation for Florida's 17th District against Republican incumbent Greg Steube and Democrat Matthew Montavon on November 3, 20263.

Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Social SecurityRaise the payroll tax cap so high earners pay more; no benefit cutsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says he would protect Social Security with no benefit cuts and no retirement age increases for current and near retirees, and that the highest earners should pay in on every dollar they earn. (2026) source
  • Drug pricesKeep Medicare negotiation and the current caps about as they aremedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says he would defend Medicare's power to negotiate drug prices, keep the insulin and out of pocket caps, and take on the middlemen who inflate prices at the counter. (2026) source
  • HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says he would extend the premium tax credits working families rely on and force insurers to cover mental health care. (2026) source
  • Politicians trading stocksNo, ban it for members and their spousesmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says he would ban congressional stock trading, with blind trusts or index funds and no individual trades while writing laws. (2026) source
  • Nuclear powerBack new reactors with public funds, tax credits, and streamlined approvalslow
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign site says to build reliable power with nuclear first for always on energy. (2026) source
  • Term limitsNo single answer fitslow
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign site lists term limits, saying Congress should be a tour of duty, not a career. (2026) source
  • Campaign financeNo single answer fitslow
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign site calls for small dollar public financing and disclosure rules to get dark money into the light. (2026) source

No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Marijuana, Redistricting, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$11,552raised
$6,960spent
$4,592cash on hand

Where the money came from

  • The candidate's own money and loans$11,552

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 5, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (3)

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  1. Issues and PrioritiesMichael Quirk for Congress
  2. Michael Quirk, candidate profileBallotReady
  3. Candidate Listing, 2026 General ElectionFlorida Division of Elections