A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Lincoln Díaz-Balart.
Lincoln Díaz-Balart was a Cuban-American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Florida from 1993 to 2011. A Republican, he previously held positions in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate. Known for his conservative stance and advocacy for the Cuban exile community, he chaired the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute. After retiring from Congress, his brother Mario succeeded him. Post-congressional service, Díaz-Balart established a law practice and a consulting firm in Miami.
In 1992, Diaz-Balart defeated fellow State Senator Javier Souto in the Republican primary for the newly created 21st District, assuring his election to the House of Representatives.
In 1994, Diaz-Balart was unopposed for reelection to the House of Representatives.
In 1996, Diaz-Balart achieved the codification of the United States embargo against Cuba into law.
In 1996, Diaz-Balart was unopposed for reelection to the House of Representatives.
In 1997, Diaz-Balart achieved passage into law of historic pieces of legislation – such as the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA).
In 1998, Diaz-Balart defeated Democrat Patrick Cusack with 75 percent of the vote.
In 2000, Diaz-Balart was unopposed for reelection to the House of Representatives.
In 2002, Diaz-Balart was unopposed for reelection to the House of Representatives.
In 2004, Lincoln Diaz-Balart defeated Frank J. Gonzalez, a Libertarian Party candidate, in the U.S. House election with 72.8% of the vote.
In 2006, Lincoln Diaz-Balart defeated Frank J. Gonzalez, a Democrat, in the U.S. House election with 59.5% of the vote.
In 2008, Diaz-Balart won re-election with 58% of the vote, defeating former Hialeah Mayor Raul L. Martinez.
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