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U.S. House District 19
2026 Florida U.S. House District 19 — Republican Primary · August 18, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Official records identify Chris Collins as a Republican candidate for U.S. House District 19 and show the candidate in the current official primary-election material.
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August 18, 2026
Republican Voters
Representative in Congress
District 19
Catalina Lauf
Chris Collins
Greg "Tex" Bukowski
Jim Oberweis
Jim Schwartzel
John Strand
Linda J. Sawyer
Madison Cawthorn
Mike Pedersen
Ola Hawatmeh
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162 South Beach Drive · Marco Island, FL 34145
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162 South Beach Drive
Marco Island, FL 34145
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Chris Collins with President Trump on Air Force One
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Chris Collins with President Trump on Air Force One
Chris Collins is a successful businessman and Washington outsider who knows what it takes to get results. Chris moved across the country throughout his childhood as his father, an engineer, was transferred by General Electric. That upbringing shaped his conservative values and instilled a deep respect for hard work, personal responsibility, and the American Dream.
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Chris Collins is a successful businessman and Washington outsider who knows what it takes to get results. Chris moved across the country throughout his childhood as his father, an engineer, was transferred by General Electric. That upbringing shaped his conservative values and instilled a deep respect for hard work, personal responsibility, and the American Dream.
Chris earned a degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He began his career as an engineer, then went on to build and lead successful manufacturing companies that created jobs across America. Chris knows what it takes to meet payroll and sign the front of the check — not just cash one. He brought that executive mindset to government, running the largest county in upstate New York like a business: cutting waste, demanding accountability, and treating each tax dollar as if it were his own.
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Chris earned a degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He began his career as an engineer, then went on to build and lead successful manufacturing companies that created jobs across America. Chris knows what it takes to meet payroll and sign the front of the check — not just cash one. He brought that executive mindset to government, running the largest county in upstate New York like a business: cutting waste, demanding accountability, and treating each tax dollar as if it were his own.
Co-sponsored the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, extending overdue benefits to veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
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Co-sponsored the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, extending overdue benefits to veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
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BSME NC State, MBA University Alabama
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BSME NC State, MBA University Alabama
Marco Island, FL
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Marco Island, FL
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Chris and his wife, Mary, have been married for nearly 40 years and have called Florida home for close to a decade. Together, they raised three children and now have five grandchildren. The same work ethic Chris learned growing up guided him as he built successful businesses and created jobs. It also drives him today: a belief that government should work for the people, not the other way around.
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Chris and his wife, Mary, have been married for nearly 40 years and have called Florida home for close to a decade. Together, they raised three children and now have five grandchildren. The same work ethic Chris learned growing up guided him as he built successful businesses and created jobs. It also drives him today: a belief that government should work for the people, not the other way around.
Supporting Our Veterans
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Supporting Our Veterans
Upholding Fiscal Responsibility
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Upholding Fiscal Responsibility
Secure Our Borders, Streets & Communities
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Secure Our Borders, Streets & Communities
Biological men do not belong in women's sports — period. Chris Collins will fight to protect Title IX, defend the integrity of women's athletics, and ensure every girl has a fair shot at competition.
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Biological men do not belong in women's sports — period. Chris Collins will fight to protect Title IX, defend the integrity of women's athletics, and ensure every girl has a fair shot at competition.
Defend Our Conservative Values & Freedom
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Defend Our Conservative Values & Freedom
Protect Our Families From Deadly Drugs & Crimes
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Protect Our Families From Deadly Drugs & Crimes
Restore Our Nation As A Leader On The World Stage
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Restore Our Nation As A Leader On The World Stage
Oppose Liberal Tax Hikes & Woke Policy Priorities
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Oppose Liberal Tax Hikes & Woke Policy Priorities
SECURE OUR BORDERS, STREETS, & COMMUNITIES
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SECURE OUR BORDERS, STREETS, & COMMUNITIES
In 2016, Chris Collins was the first Member of Congress to endorse Donald Trump for President — when the mainstream media and political establishment shouted it couldn't be done. While others ran for the hills during the Access Hollywood media witch hunt, Chris never wavered. He founded and chaired the Congressional Trump Caucus, served on President Trump's transition team, and was the President's trusted liaison to Capitol Hill. Chris proved to be one of President Trump's most loyal allies in Congress, voting with him nearly 100% of the time and fighting for the America First agenda every single day. When Democrats launched their partisan witch hunts, Chris stood by President Trump. And he always will.
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In 2016, Chris Collins was the first Member of Congress to endorse Donald Trump for President — when the mainstream media and political establishment shouted it couldn't be done. While others ran for the hills during the Access Hollywood media witch hunt, Chris never wavered. He founded and chaired the Congressional Trump Caucus, served on President Trump's transition team, and was the President's trusted liaison to Capitol Hill. Chris proved to be one of President Trump's most loyal allies in Congress, voting with him nearly 100% of the time and fighting for the America First agenda every single day. When Democrats launched their partisan witch hunts, Chris stood by President Trump. And he always will.
Played a key role in the VA Choice Act, giving veterans access to medical care outside the VA system and expanding access to high-quality medical care.
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Played a key role in the VA Choice Act, giving veterans access to medical care outside the VA system and expanding access to high-quality medical care.
President Trump launched the largest border security and deportation operation in American history — and Chris Collins will make sure it never stops. He'll fight to finish the wall, keep every illegal alien out, and ensure the progress we've made is permanent, not temporary.
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President Trump launched the largest border security and deportation operation in American history — and Chris Collins will make sure it never stops. He'll fight to finish the wall, keep every illegal alien out, and ensure the progress we've made is permanent, not temporary.
From the Second Amendment to religious liberty, our constitutional freedoms are under constant attack from the radical left. Chris Collins will never compromise our values or way of life; he will fight to protect our Constitution and everything that makes America the greatest country on earth.
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From the Second Amendment to religious liberty, our constitutional freedoms are under constant attack from the radical left. Chris Collins will never compromise our values or way of life; he will fight to protect our Constitution and everything that makes America the greatest country on earth.
The war on cartels and fentanyl traffickers is working — drug seizures are up and illegal crossings are down. Chris Collins will fight to keep the pressure on, back our law enforcement, and make sure we finish the job of getting these deadly drugs off our streets for good.
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The war on cartels and fentanyl traffickers is working — drug seizures are up and illegal crossings are down. Chris Collins will fight to keep the pressure on, back our law enforcement, and make sure we finish the job of getting these deadly drugs off our streets for good.
America is respected again because we lead with strength, not apology. Chris Collins will stand with Israel, confront our adversaries head-on, and make sure we never go back to the days of Biden-era weakness and retreat.
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America is respected again because we lead with strength, not apology. Chris Collins will stand with Israel, confront our adversaries head-on, and make sure we never go back to the days of Biden-era weakness and retreat.
President Trump cut your taxes. Chris Collins will make sure Democrats never raise them back. He'll oppose every liberal tax hike and woke spending scheme, and treat every tax dollar the way he did as a county executive: like it belongs to you, because it does.
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President Trump cut your taxes. Chris Collins will make sure Democrats never raise them back. He'll oppose every liberal tax hike and woke spending scheme, and treat every tax dollar the way he did as a county executive: like it belongs to you, because it does.
PROTECT OUR FAMILIES FROM DEADLY DRUGS & CRIME
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PROTECT OUR FAMILIES FROM DEADLY DRUGS & CRIME
Chris Collins helped President Trump start the fight in 2016. Now he's running to help him finish it. Securing our borders once and for all, unleashing America's economic potential for generations of new opportunities in AI, crypto, and national defense, and keeping our families safe. Chris will also defend our constitutional freedoms from unconstitutional attacks by anti-Trump socialist Democrats.
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Chris Collins helped President Trump start the fight in 2016. Now he's running to help him finish it. Securing our borders once and for all, unleashing America's economic potential for generations of new opportunities in AI, crypto, and national defense, and keeping our families safe. Chris will also defend our constitutional freedoms from unconstitutional attacks by anti-Trump socialist Democrats.
The America First agenda has cut regulations, unleashed energy dominance, and put our economy back on track. Chris Collins is a successful businessman who built companies and created good-paying jobs across the country — he has the experience we need back in Congress to ensure the next wave of American opportunity in AI, crypto, and national defense creates prosperity for generations.
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The America First agenda has cut regulations, unleashed energy dominance, and put our economy back on track. Chris Collins is a successful businessman who built companies and created good-paying jobs across the country — he has the experience we need back in Congress to ensure the next wave of American opportunity in AI, crypto, and national defense creates prosperity for generations.
RESTORE OUR NATION AS A LEADER ON THE WORLD STAGE
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RESTORE OUR NATION AS A LEADER ON THE WORLD STAGE
DEFEND OUR CONSERVATIVE VALUES & FREEDOM
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DEFEND OUR CONSERVATIVE VALUES & FREEDOM
OPPOSE LIBERAL TAX HIKES & WOKE POLICY PRIORITIES
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OPPOSE LIBERAL TAX HIKES & WOKE POLICY PRIORITIES
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FEC candidate totals March 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6FL19228
Name: COLLINS, CHRIS
Office: House
State: FL
District: FL19
Coverage start: 2025-03-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $2610000.00
Total disbursements: $1099079.50
Cash on hand: $1510920.50
Debts owed by committee: $2602000.00
Candidate contributions: $8000.00
Loans made by candidate: $2602000.00
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