Carey Baker speaking with constituents
The Candidate

Meet Carey Baker

A Soldier. A Family Man. A Conservative Fighter.

Carey Baker with his family at his daughter's graduation
Carey's Story

Rooted in Faith,
Family, and Country.

Carey Baker's story is rooted in faith, family, and country. Born and raised in Central Florida, Carey learned early that freedom must be defended, families are the foundation of strong communities, and love of country calls each generation to serve.

31+
Years in Uniform
10+
Years in the Legislature
45+
Years in the Family Business
100%
Conservative

A Life of Service

Carey Baker with his wife on their wedding day

Carey and his wife, Lori, have made their home in Eustis, where their family has remained deeply rooted in the Central Florida community. Guided by faith, family, service, and conservative values, Carey's life has been shaped by the same communities he has spent decades serving as a soldier, legislator, small businessman, and taxpayer watchdog.

Conservative Leadership in Tallahassee

Official Florida House portrait of Carey Baker

Carey served in the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate, where he built a reputation as a conservative reformer. He fought for low taxes, reduced wasteful spending, less burdensome regulation, property rights, public safety, and accountability in government. He served in major leadership roles and brought a taxpayer-first mindset to every responsibility.

Fighting for Taxpayers

Carey Baker wearing a Lake County Property Appraiser shirt outside A.W. Peterson Gun Shop

As Lake County Property Appraiser, Carey focused on making government more accessible, transparent, and accountable. He helped modernize the office, improve online access, expand taxpayer education, protect property owners, and ensure seniors, veterans, homeowners, farmers, churches, charities, and small businesses could better understand exemptions and property information.

Small Business Values

Carey Baker sweeping the floor inside A.W. Peterson Gun Shop

Carey understands the challenges facing Florida businesses because he has lived them. As a small businessman and owner of A.W. Peterson Gun Shop, Carey knows what it means to serve customers, manage an operation, defend the Second Amendment, and deal with government red tape. He brings real-world business experience to the fight for lower taxes, less regulation, and a stronger economy.

Ready for Congress

Carey Baker with Congressman Daniel Webster

Washington needs fewer career politicians and more battle-tested conservatives with proven records. Carey Baker is running for Congress to continue the conservative legacy of Congressman Daniel Webster: securing the border, defending constitutional freedoms, supporting President Trump's America First agenda, protecting taxpayers, standing with veterans and law enforcement, and restoring common sense to Washington.

Service Record

Decades of Service.

1980s

Florida Army National Guard

Enlisted at 18. Served 31+ years, retiring as First Sergeant.

2000 to 2006

Florida House of Representatives

Conservative reformer fighting for lower taxes and accountability.

2005

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Deployed to Iraq while serving as a citizen legislator.

2006 to 2010

Florida State Senate

Built a record on public safety, property rights, and limited government.

2012 to Present*

Lake County Property Appraiser

Modernized the office and expanded taxpayer transparency. *Past public service record.

Always

Small Businessman

Owner of A.W. Peterson Gun Shop. Defender of the Second Amendment.

Today

Candidate for Congress

Running to bring America First leadership to Florida's 11th District.

Stand with Carey.