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2026 candidates we're tracking in FL-19
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HOWARD SAPP
Democratic
Howard Sapp is a Democratic Party candidate running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 19th Congressional District. He has declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 18, 2026. Sapp brings 30 years of federal service as…
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JIM SCHWARTZEL
Republican
Jim Schwartzel is a Republican candidate running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 19th Congressional District in 2026. A Naples, Florida native, he earned a bachelor's degree from Stetson University in 1998 and has professional experience …
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JOHN STRAND
Republican
John Strand is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, Florida District 19. He is not a career politician, having built his career in competitive industries as an actor, writer, model, and spokesperson. Raised in a Christian home, he gained experience operating…
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LINDA J SAWYER
Republican
Linda J. Sawyer is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 19th Congressional District. She has a background in research funded by the National Institutes of Health and has served as an elector to the Republi…
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LOUIS SHENKER
Republican
Louis Shenker, a Republican, has been described as a far-right activist and a fervent supporter of President Donald Trump. His past public activities include gaining media attention in 2016 for reportedly sneaking into a Democratic debate. Shenker was also a B…
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MIKE PEDERSEN
Republican
Mike Pedersen is a Republican candidate running to represent Florida's 19th Congressional District. A retired Marine Corps flight officer, husband, father, and grandfather, he is a 26-year resident of Cape Coral, Florida, who emphasizes a commitment to service…
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RICHARD STEPHEN III YOUSCHAK
Republican
Richard Stephen III Youschak is a Republican candidate for U.S. Representative in Florida's 19th Congressional District, having filed to run on January 29, 2026. He graduated from the University of Florida in May 2025 with an advanced degree in nuclear enginee…
About this race
Florida's 19th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Florida primary is Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.