Two former officials from different sectors have announced their intentions to run for Congress as Democrats in upcoming elections.

Hector Mujica, a former Google executive, initially sought to fill the Florida Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio in a November special election. Mujica has since withdrawn from that race and declared his candidacy for Florida's 28th Congressional District instead.

Separately, Olivia Troye, who previously served as a White House aide during the Trump administration, announced her candidacy for Congress. Troye is running as a Democrat for the 2026 midterm elections.

Mujica's campaign represents a shift from his original Senate ambitions to a focus on the House of Representatives. His background includes executive experience at Google before entering the political arena.

Troye's congressional bid continues a trend of former Trump administration officials who have become critics of the former president seeking elected office. Her campaign is part of the broader field of candidates preparing for the 2026 midterm cycle.

Both candidates join a growing list of professionals from private sector and government backgrounds seeking to transition into elected positions in Congress.