| Mario Diaz-Balart  Born: 25-Sep-1961
Birthplace: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: Hispanic
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Republican Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman, Florida 21st Former Florida state legislator elected to Congress in 2002, representing Florida's 25th District. Brother of US Representative Lincoln Diaz-Balart, son of exiled Cuban Congressman Rafael Diaz-Balart, and a former nephew of Fidel Castro, who was married to an aunt.
Conservative Republican. Anti-abortion, pro-Cuban embargo, pro-gun rights. Opposed 2008 GM/Chrysler bailout, 2008 Wall Street bailout, 2009 economic stimulus, 2010 health care reform. Switched districts in 2010, and was elected to succeed his brother, representing Florida's 21st District. Father: Rafael Diaz-Balart (Cuban legislator, b. 1926, d. 2005)
Mother: América Gutiérrez
Brother: Jose Diaz-Balart (TV reporter, b. 1960)
Brother: Lincoln Diaz-Balart (former US Congressman)
Brother: Rafael Diaz-Balart (banker)
Wife: Tia Diaz-Balart
Son: (one son)
University: University of South Florida (attended)
US Congressman, Florida 21st (2011-)
US Congressman, Florida 25th (2003-2011)
Florida State House of Representatives (2000-02)
Florida State Senate (1992-2000)
Florida State House of Representatives (1988-92)
Florida State House of Representatives
Susan B. Anthony List
Official Website:
http://www.mariodiazbalart.org/
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