Rod Joseph

Rod Joseph is a Republican candidate seeking election to represent Florida’s 20th Congressional District. His campaign has focused on conservative policy positions involving immigration, public safety, education, and social issues.

During the 2026 election cycle, Joseph drew national attention following comments about sexual orientation that sparked criticism from political opponents and LGBTQ advocacy organizations.

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8 07, 2026

Florida GOP Candidate Says ‘You Cannot Be Born Gay,’ Sparking Backlash

2026-07-08T12:25:14-07:00July 8th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg - Senior Correspondent | Florida LGBTQ Politics BROWARD COUNTY, FL — (July 8, 2026) — Republican congressional candidate Rod Joseph, who is seeking his party's nomination in Florida's 20th Congressional District, is drawing criticism after stating that people cannot be born gay and suggesting that sexual orientation is a personal preference rather [...]

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