Former Florida Congressman Bill Posey, a principled conservative who represented the Space Coast for 16 years in Washington, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his family.
Rep. Mike Haridopolos, who succeeded Posey in Congress, announced the death Sunday morning in a statement that honored his predecessor’s lifetime of service to Florida and the nation.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former United States Congressman Bill Posey, who passed away yesterday surrounded by the love of his family.
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Bill dedicated his life to serving the people of Florida and our nation with integrity, humility, and an…
— Congressman Mike Haridopolos (@RepHaridopolos) May 10, 2026
Posey’s passing drew tributes from across the Republican conference, with colleagues remembering a man who spent nearly half a century in public service and never lost touch with the community that sent him to office.
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