Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Laura Loomer

How Laura Loomer built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Laura Loomer is an American far-right political activist, conspiracy theorist, and internet personality. She has run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida twice, once in 2020 for Florida's 21st congressional district and again in 2022 for Florida's 11th congressional district, losing both times. Her political activity has often been controversial.

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2015: Loomer Graduates from Barry University

In 2015, Laura Loomer graduated from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism.

August 2017: Loomer Appointed Shillman Fellow

In August 2017, Laura Loomer was appointed as a "Shillman Fellow", with Robert J. Shillman contributing to her salary.

September 2017: Loomer Resigns from Rebel Media

In September 2017, after three months, Laura Loomer resigned from Rebel Media.

August 2020: Loomer Wins Republican Primary

In August 2020, Laura Loomer defeated five opponents to win the Republican primary in Florida's 21st congressional district, receiving 14,500 votes out of 34,000 cast (43%).

2020: Loomer Loses Election

In 2020, Laura Loomer was the Republican nominee for Florida's 21st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives elections, but she lost to Democrat Lois Frankel.

September 2021: Loomer Announces Candidacy for Florida's 11th District

In September 2021, Laura Loomer announced her candidacy for Florida's 11th congressional district in 2022, aiming to unseat Republican Rep. Daniel Webster in the primary election. She was backed by the American Liberty Fund and endorsed by several prominent figures.

August 23, 2022: Loomer Loses Primary Election and Refuses to Concede

On August 23, 2022, Laura Loomer lost the primary election for Florida's 11th district to Republican Rep. Daniel Webster, receiving 44.2% of the vote to Webster's 51.1%. Loomer refused to concede, alleging voter fraud and "big-tech election interference."

2022: Loomer Loses Primary Election

In 2022, Laura Loomer ran in the Republican primary for Florida's 11th congressional district but lost to incumbent Daniel Webster.

April 2023: Trump Considers Hiring Loomer

In April 2023, Donald Trump considered hiring Laura Loomer for his presidential campaign, but his senior campaign advisors discouraged him.

2024: Loomer Advocates for Trump and Promotes Conspiracy Theories

In 2024, Laura Loomer continued to advocate for Donald Trump's presidential candidacy and was a guest at the September 10 debate. She reportedly influenced Trump to endorse false conspiracy theories and posted a racist tweet about Kamala Harris.