Curtis Gibson

Curtis Gibson graduated from Lake Wales High School. He earned an associate degree from Bryant & Stratton College in 2017 and a bachelor's degree from Kaiser University in 2021. His career experience includes working as a property manager.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a dedicated community leader, former Lake Wales City Commissioner (2017–2021), and commercial property manager with a deep-rooted commitment to public service and economic revitalization. A proud graduate of Lake Wales High School, I went on to earn my Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Business Studies.

My path to leadership has been built on hard work and a firsthand understanding of working-class struggles. Over the years, I’ve served our community in many capacities: as a school board janitor, a mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office, an employee at Amazon Air, and even a professional wrestler. Today, my wife Danielle and I are raising a large, beautiful family of five children and a foster child right here in Polk County. I am running for Congress to bring true public accountability and an independent, working-class voice to Washington.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

A Proven Voice for Working Families: Having worked as a janitor, mail carrier, and warehouse employee, I know firsthand what it takes to build a life in our district. I am not a career politician; I am a working-class father and husband who understands the struggles of everyday families. In Congress, I will champion policies that protect labor, lower the cost of living, and support working families.Economic Revitalization & Small Business Growth: As a professional property and mall manager, I know how to bring people together to drive local business growth and corporate lease negotiations. Our communities need robust economic development that builds up local infrastructure, supports entrepreneurs, and creates sustainable, high-paying jobs without leaving our working-class neighborhoods behind.Civic Advocacy & Public Accountability: My time as a City Commissioner taught me that local government must remain directly accountable to the people it serves. I am fully committed to transparency, open communication, and fierce advocacy for public accountability. Washington needs leaders who show up, listen to community needs, and put public interest over partisan politics.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Civic Advocacy & Public Accountability: My time as a City Commissioner taught me that local government must remain directly accountable to the people it serves. I am fully committed to transparency, open communication, and fierce advocacy for public accountability. Washington needs leaders who show up, listen to community needs, and put public interest over partisan politics.