Michael Warner was born at Saint Joseph Hospital in Tampa to a military family that instilled in him a deep sense of duty, responsibility, and service. His father retired from the United States Air Force after serving at MacDill Air Force Base, and his mother worked as a nurse. Growing up with those values, Michael learned early that strong communities are built when people look out for one another.

After graduating from American University with a degree in Political Science and Justice, and completing training at Georgetown University and the Charles Hamilton Houston Pre-Law Institute, Michael began his career as a corporate paralegal. But while the work was meaningful, he felt called to do more - helping people access justice and working directly with communities to expand opportunity. That calling led him into grassroots organizing, where he has spent the last 15 years listening to families, amplifying their voices, and fighting for fairness.

Michael returned home to Tampa Bay in 2022 with a clear mission: to ensure that families here don’t feel left behind. Everywhere he goes in House District 61, he hears the same concerns - neighbors struggling to pay rising insurance premiums, families worried about affording healthcare, and parents unsure if they’ll be able to keep raising their kids in Florida as costs soar. Michael believes the government should work for the people, not corporations, which is why he is committed to addressing Florida’s affordability crisis head-on. He’ll fight to rein in skyrocketing property insurance rates, protect homeowners from predatory practices, and expand access to affordable healthcare by supporting Medicaid expansion and investing in local hospitals and senior care.

Beyond these urgent challenges, Michael knows that lasting change requires preparing for the future. That means hardening our infrastructure against flooding and hurricanes so families are safe in the face of extreme weather, and it means continuing the work of making our criminal justice system fairer while tackling the root causes of crime - poverty, addiction, and hopelessness.

For Michael, public service isn’t about politics - it’s about people. He’s running for State Representative because he believes every neighbor deserves someone who will listen, fight for them, and make sure the government is a partner in building a Florida where every family can thrive.