Who Is Running in Florida Congressional District 19th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Byron Donalds
(Incumbent)Economy
HighByron Donalds prioritizes affordable housing, lower energy prices, and reduced costs for household staples to foster economic growth and investment in the United States. He attributes recent inflation and labor shortages to the legislative agendas of the previous administration, specifically citing the American Rescue Plan and Build Back Better Plan. His economic focus centers on fiscal responsibility and conservative principles.
Immigration
HighByron Donalds supports strict immigration enforcement and advocates for legal immigrants to assimilate into American culture, citing concerns about issues seen in Europe from a lack of assimilation. He has defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, asserting that the agency acts within the confines of the law. Donalds states that Florida must comply with federal immigration law.
Healthcare
HighByron Donalds supports redesigning the health care marketplace and eliminating the Affordable Care Act, which he views as a government overreach leading to a "single-payer socialist system." He advocates for market-driven reforms and premium subsidies given directly to individuals to buy health care. Donalds voted to end subsidies for Marketplace plans and believes catastrophic health plans are more suitable for many Americans than comprehensive policies. He also joined the House Oversight Committee to address the "failed ACA Marketplace" and examine causes of rising costs.
Democratic Candidate
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| Issue | Byron Donalds |
|---|---|
| Economy | Byron Donalds prioritizes affordable housing, lower energy prices, and reduced costs for household staples to foster economic growth and investment in the United States. He attributes recent inflation and labor shortages to the legislative agendas of the previous administration, specifically citing the American Rescue Plan and Build Back Better Plan. His economic focus centers on fiscal responsibility and conservative principles. High |
| Immigration | Byron Donalds supports strict immigration enforcement and advocates for legal immigrants to assimilate into American culture, citing concerns about issues seen in Europe from a lack of assimilation. He has defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, asserting that the agency acts within the confines of the law. Donalds states that Florida must comply with federal immigration law. High |
| Healthcare | Byron Donalds supports redesigning the health care marketplace and eliminating the Affordable Care Act, which he views as a government overreach leading to a "single-payer socialist system." He advocates for market-driven reforms and premium subsidies given directly to individuals to buy health care. Donalds voted to end subsidies for Marketplace plans and believes catastrophic health plans are more suitable for many Americans than comprehensive policies. He also joined the House Oversight Committee to address the "failed ACA Marketplace" and examine causes of rising costs. High |
| Climate & Energy | Byron Donalds has consistently voted against environmental protection legislation, receiving low scores from the League of Conservation Voters, including a 0% in 2025 and a 1% lifetime score. He voted "No" on the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, and "Yes" on bills like the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act. Donalds also supported legislation to remove the term "climate change" from state law and convened a closed water summit with polluters and regulators. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Byron Donalds opposes federal legislation on abortion, stating that the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling returned the authority to regulate abortion to individual states. He voted Yea on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (HR 21 and HR 26). He has received 100% ratings from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and National Right to Life Committee, indicating a stance against abortion access. High |
| Foreign Policy | Byron Donalds advocates for the end of the Cuban regime and for the establishment of open relationships between Cuba and the United States. He believes it is time for freedom to prevail in Cuba, particularly now that Venezuela is cooperating with the U.S. This position was articulated at a campaign event in Miami. High |
| Education | Byron Donalds supports education reform focused on improving student proficiency in core subjects, aiming to increase proficiency rates from 30% to 50% to better prepare children for future challenges. He has refined his views on education policy, now advocating for solutions for nonpublic school infrastructure and microschools, rather than exclusively promoting charter schools. He also voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. High |
| Gun Policy | Byron Donalds consistently opposes gun control measures, advocating for the repeal of Florida's red-flag law. He voted against the Marjory Stoneman Douglas bill in the Legislature, citing concerns that red flag laws infringe upon Fifth Amendment rights and create a two-tier system for young adults. As a Congressman, he states his duty is to protect the Second Amendment and has opposed legislation he views as infringing upon gun rights. High |
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