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Carlos A. Gimenez is a Republican U.S. Representative from Florida's 28th congressional district, serving since 2021. The Cuban-American politician previously served as Miami-Dade County mayor from 2011 to 2020 and as a Miami-Dade firefighter-paramedic for 25 years, rising to fire chief before entering politics.