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U.S. House District 21
2026 Florida U.S. House District 21 — Democratic Primary · August 18, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Bernard Taylor started his career as an EMT and firefighter, serving communities across Florida and gaining firsthand experience with the challenges families face in emergencies and healthcare access.
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August 18, 2026
Democratic Ballot
Representative in Congress
District 21
Bernard Taylor
James T. Martin
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12321 SW Roma Circle · Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
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12321 SW Roma Circle
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
Phone: (305)946-9256
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FEC committee ID: C00900225
FEC committee name: BERNARD TAYLOR FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://bernardtaylorforcongress.org/
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Bernard Taylor started his career as an EMT and firefighter, serving communities across Florida and gaining firsthand experience with the challenges families face in emergencies and healthcare access.
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Bernard Taylor started his career as an EMT and firefighter, serving communities across Florida and gaining firsthand experience with the challenges families face in emergencies and healthcare access.
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Port St Lucie, FL
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Port St Lucie, FL
St. Lucie
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St. Lucie
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FOLLOW BERNARD'S FIGHT FOR FLORIDA'S FUTURE.
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FOLLOW BERNARD'S FIGHT FOR FLORIDA'S FUTURE.
Now, he's running for Congress to fight for the people our elected congressional representatives are ignoring. Bernard was inspired to run to represent his community after seeing how the disparities in access to affordable healthcare that resulted in the death of a diabetic patient who had to ration insulin due to the high cost. This loss was a stark reminder of the real human cost of systemic inequities. Witnessing firsthand how individuals and families are forced to make impossible choices between life-sustaining medication and basic necessities fueled his determination to change things.
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Now, he's running for Congress to fight for the people our elected congressional representatives are ignoring. Bernard was inspired to run to represent his community after seeing how the disparities in access to affordable healthcare that resulted in the death of a diabetic patient who had to ration insulin due to the high cost. This loss was a stark reminder of the real human cost of systemic inequities. Witnessing firsthand how individuals and families are forced to make impossible choices between life-sustaining medication and basic necessities fueled his determination to change things.
Beyond emergency response, Bernard has been actively involved in community service, supporting local families, mentoring youth, and working with organizations to strengthen neighborhoods across the Treasure Coast.
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Beyond emergency response, Bernard has been actively involved in community service, supporting local families, mentoring youth, and working with organizations to strengthen neighborhoods across the Treasure Coast.
Bernard is running for Congress in Florida’s 21st District to bring real-world leadership to Washington and fight for policies that put people over politics.
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Bernard is running for Congress in Florida’s 21st District to bring real-world leadership to Washington and fight for policies that put people over politics.
Protecting our sensitive waterways, estuaries and ecosystems for generations to come.
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Protecting our sensitive waterways, estuaries and ecosystems for generations to come.
Many years of service.One more fight.
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Many years of service.One more fight.
My approach would be: secure the border, enforce the law, fix legal immigration, protect workers, support DREAMers, and create an immigration system that is fair, efficient, and accountable. The goal is neither open borders nor mass deportation, but a practical solution that strengthens security, supports the economy, and reflects American values.
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My approach would be: secure the border, enforce the law, fix legal immigration, protect workers, support DREAMers, and create an immigration system that is fair, efficient, and accountable. The goal is neither open borders nor mass deportation, but a practical solution that strengthens security, supports the economy, and reflects American values.
Yes, I believe climate change is a significant financial threat to the U.S. economy. Climate change affects the economy in several ways: Rising Insurance Costs, Damage to Infrastructure, Impact on Agriculture, and Public Health Cost.
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Yes, I believe climate change is a significant financial threat to the U.S. economy. Climate change affects the economy in several ways: Rising Insurance Costs, Damage to Infrastructure, Impact on Agriculture, and Public Health Cost.
Working towards universal Healthcare and addressing the high cost of living here in our country.
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Working towards universal Healthcare and addressing the high cost of living here in our country.
Congress.
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Congress.
If proof of citizenship is required for voter registration, the responsibility cannot fall entirely on citizens. Government must ensure that every eligible voter has a practical, affordable, and accessible way to obtain the documentation needed to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Election integrity and voter access should work together, not be treated as competing goals.
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If proof of citizenship is required for voter registration, the responsibility cannot fall entirely on citizens. Government must ensure that every eligible voter has a practical, affordable, and accessible way to obtain the documentation needed to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Election integrity and voter access should work together, not be treated as competing goals.
Government should make sure our education system is fully funded and has the resources it’s needs to make sure every child gets a quality education.
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Government should make sure our education system is fully funded and has the resources it’s needs to make sure every child gets a quality education.
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FEC candidate totals April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6FL21034
Name: TAYLOR, BERNARD
Office: House
State: FL
District: FL21
Coverage start: 2025-04-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $591221.59
Total disbursements: $406750.06
Cash on hand: $199582.71
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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