Antonio Merrick
for Congress 2026
FL-5
ABOUT ME
Putting My Experience
to Work
As an Army Veteran and former single father, I know firsthand the weight of responsibility, sacrifice, and the fight to do what’s right — even when the odds are stacked against you. My conservative upbringing in Camden County, GA shaped my belief in faith, family, and service, and I spent years as a Republican activist, working at the grassroots level in Virginia and engaging with the RNC in Washington, DC.
But over time, I became deeply troubled by the direction of the Republican Party under Donald Trump — a direction defined by extremism, political violence, and disregard for the rule of law. My breaking point came when the Georgia GOP and its allies retaliated against me for standing up for my children and for justice. They used the machinery of government against me, violating my civil rights and attempting to destroy my family. That was when I realized that the party I had dedicated years to was no longer the party of liberty — it had become a party of fear and punishment.
Those experiences led me to build The Merrick Movement, a platform dedicated to restoring common sense, protecting families from government overreach, and pulling our country back from the brink of destruction. My mission is simple but uncompromising: to seek justice for my family, to hold those in power accountable, and to build a future where no parent has to endure what I endured.
This movement is not just words — it is a promise. If that fight for justice requires me to stand on the national stage, I will do it. If it requires me to challenge those who misuse power, I will do that too. I am committed to doing whatever it takes to protect our democracy, defend families, and rebuild trust in the institutions meant to serve us.
Guided by my faith and inspired by my daughters, Autumn-Lynn and Aaliyah, I believe we can rebuild America on a foundation of justice, accountability, and courage. Together, we can reject political violence, demand truth, and create a future where power serves the people — not the other way around.
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