Meet Michael
Michael Kirwan is a lawyer who believes Washington needs fewer career politicians and more leaders who have seen firsthand how the system really works—and how it too often leaves everyday people behind. After nearly four decades as a securities attorney, Michael has seen how the rules are written for big corporations, but don’t always work for small businesses, working families, or young people just starting out. That experience inspired him to step away from his law practice and run for Congress, determined to make government fairer, more transparent, and more accountable to the people it serves.
Raised in Jacksonville, Michael’s outlook was shaped by honest conversations with his father about integrity, fairness, and responsibility. Those lessons carried him from student government in high school to Duke University, Harvard Law School, and ultimately to leadership roles at major law firms and a technology start-up. Along the way, he learned that solving problems requires listening first, speaking honestly, and finding common ground.
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Michael has my full endorsement because he’s a leader with a track record of solving problems, not just talking about them. His financial expertise and deep community roots prove he’s ready to tackle rising costs and bring real accountability to Washington. He’s the only candidate who has the skills, the integrity, and the commitment to give every family a fair shot.
– State Senator Tracie Davis
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NATURAL LEADERSHIP
Michael’s vision for Northeast Florida is rooted in his extensive experience as a respected business leader and community advocate. As a partner at a national law firm, he has spent decades counseling major companies on complex financial issues, including corporate governance, mergers, and acquisitions. His professional background has given him an intimate understanding of how the economy works and how it can be fixed to benefit everyone, not just a few.
Michael’s career is a blueprint for the leadership he’ll bring to Congress. As a former chairman of the City of Jacksonville’s Ethics Commission, he has a proven record of fighting for accountability and transparency in government. Beyond his professional life, his deep community involvement shows he is a consensus builder dedicated to serving Northeast Florida. Michael is a leader with a track record of delivering results, not empty promises. His unique blend of private-sector experience and public service commitment makes him the best choice to fight for a fair shot for every family in Northeast Florida.
Events
Kirwan for Congress - Weekly Phone Banking
Wed, May 20 @ 5:00pm ET
Online Event
Sponsor: Kirwan for Congress
Click here for more informationVolunteer with Team Kirwan at Riverside Arts Market (RAM)
Sat, May 23 @ 9:00am ET
751 Riverside Ave
Jacksonville, FL
Sponsor: Kirwan for Congress
Click here for more informationDoor Knocking in Clay County
Tue, May 26 @ 5:00pm ET
Orange Park, FL
Sponsor: Kirwan for Congress
Click here for more informationVolunteer at the Kirwan Blues Fest in Clay County (Penney Farms)
Sat, May 30 @ 3:00pm ET
Martina C. Kohler Park
4212 Clark Ave
Penney Farms, FL
Sponsor: Kirwan for Congress
Click here for more informationBlues Fest Community Evening
Sat, May 30 @ 4:00pm ET
Martina C. Kohler Park
4212 Clark Ave
Penney Farms, FL
Sponsor: Kirwan for Congress
Click here for more information
Kirwan for Congress
Michael Kirwan is running for Congress in Florida’s 4th District to fight for working families.
Friday night was @ScenicJacksonville’s retirement celebration for its outgoing Executive Director, Nancy Powell. It was a wonderful evening bringing together current and former board members to honor Nancy’s many contributions. Her leadership has had a lasting impact on Scenic Jacksonville and our community.
#votekirwan #Jacksonville #scenicjacksonville
Remember how we got here? The policies of Donald Trump and his Official Rubber Stamper @repaaronbean
https://www.pnj.com/story/news/state/2026/04/23/florida-cost-of-living-rate-increase/89740407007/
#votekirwan #fl04 #gasprices #howwegothere
I’m heartbroken by the loss of Hilliard volunteer firefighter James “Kevin” Crews, who passed away while protecting his community from a brush fire. This is a painful reminder of the courage and sacrifice our firefighters make every single day. They put their lives on the line so the rest of us can be safe. My thoughts are with his family, his fellow firefighters, and the entire community. We honor his service and will never forget his sacrifice.
https://loom.ly/8-ws3rc
It was good to be back at Wayman Temple (@WaymanMinistries) with Rev. Mark Griffin (@mark.l.griffin.5) last weekend. Saturday was their ministry festival and Sunday featured the dynamic Rev. Nate Robinson (@nate.robinson.9) from Miami as the guest preacher. While there are dark days in Washington, weekends like these show the sun is still shining at Wayman Temple and other houses of worship in our district.
#votekirwan #inspiration #jacksonville #congress
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Meet & Greet in Middleburg. It was great to talk with some small business owners and other folks. As usual, attendees didn’t just talk about how federal government policies are impacting their own lives. They offered ideas that will help people they don’t even know. They understand that a fairer, more just nation is better for everyone.
#votekirwan #claycounty #fl04 #congress
Today is Earth Day! Here are some highlights of what Trump has done against our planet's environment so far:
* Repealed Endangerment Finding —
The requirement that the EPA must protect people from climate pollution.
* Called to slash the EPA’s budget in half
* Downsized NOAA - premier climate research facility
* Withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement
* Gutted Environmental Justice
* Weakened the Endangered Species Act
* Censored Climate Science
* Hindered production of clean energy
* Removed coal mining oversight standards
* Forced dirty plants to stay open
* Changed the energy program to discourage solar
#votekirwan #jacksonville #environment #earthday
Yet another outrageous act has come out of Washington this month. It isn't getting much attention. It's from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. They've decided to stop testing our nuclear power plants to see how they respond to acts of terrorism. What are they thinking?
#votekirwan #nuclear #iranwar #terrorism #environment
"As U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean pursues a third term, the Fernandina Beach Republican may end up facing a Democrat in November who can actually raise money... Kirwan’s performance thus far suggests that if he can win the Primary, resources may be more evenly distributed than they were in Bean’s 2022 and 2024’s races against grassroots candidate LaShonda Holloway."
Folks, we need your support to keep this momentum and send Bean packing - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mksocials
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/791126-bean-kirwan-cd4-fundraising/
#votekirwan #jacksonville #claycounty #duval
Joy can happen at a campaign talk. After being a lifetime Republican, this man said he was switching parties to vote for me. The emotion expressed by his wife, a lifetime Democrat, was amazing.
#votekirwan #fl04 #jacksonville