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Jim Schwartzel

U.S. House District 19

2026 Florida U.S. House District 19 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

Official records identify Jim Schwartzel as a Republican candidate for U.S. House District 19 and show the candidate in the current official primary-election material.

Current race
2026 Florida U.S. House District 19 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. House District 19 · Republican · Candidate
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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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1375 Jackson Street · Suite 202 · Fort Myers, FL 33901

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1375 Jackson Street

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Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Just like President Donald Trump, I am a businessman - not a politician – and I’m ready to be your conservative fighter in Congress.

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Just like President Donald Trump, I am a businessman - not a politician – and I’m ready to be your conservative fighter in Congress.

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Jim Schwartzel’s life is rooted in faith, family, and tradition. A proud native of Southwest Florida, Jim is a graduate of Bishop Verot High School and married his high school sweetheart, Carly. Together, they’re raising two children—one attending his alma mater, Stetson University, and the other enrolled at Florida SouthWestern State College.

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Jim Schwartzel’s life is rooted in faith, family, and tradition. A proud native of Southwest Florida, Jim is a graduate of Bishop Verot High School and married his high school sweetheart, Carly. Together, they’re raising two children—one attending his alma mater, Stetson University, and the other enrolled at Florida SouthWestern State College.

Family & Business Man

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A successful businessman and conservative firebrand, Jim owns and operates 92.5 FOX News, one of Florida’s top-rated conservative talk radio stations. Through this powerful platform, he has amplified the voices of patriots, backed law enforcement, and consistently stood against the radical agendas of the progressive Left. Jim also owns Gulfshore Life Media, which publishes award-winning publications including Gulfshore Life, Gulfshore Business, and The Naples Press—making him one of the most influential conservative voices in Southwest Florida.

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A successful businessman and conservative firebrand, Jim owns and operates 92.5 FOX News, one of Florida’s top-rated conservative talk radio stations. Through this powerful platform, he has amplified the voices of patriots, backed law enforcement, and consistently stood against the radical agendas of the progressive Left. Jim also owns Gulfshore Life Media, which publishes award-winning publications including Gulfshore Life, Gulfshore Business, and The Naples Press—making him one of the most influential conservative voices in Southwest Florida.

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Conservative advocacy and America First principles

Candidate position

Southwest Florida needs someone who understands our values, will stand up for our community, and refuses to bow to the D.C. establishment. That’s why I started 92.5 FOX News Radio – to give conservatives in Southwest Florida a voice. From the early days of the Tea Party to the heart of the MAGA movement, we’ve championed America First principles and provided a platform for real conservative fighters.

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Southwest Florida needs someone who understands our values, will stand up for our community, and refuses to bow to the D.C. establishment. That’s why I started 92.5 FOX News Radio – to give conservatives in Southwest Florida a voice. From the early days of the Tea Party to the heart of the MAGA movement, we’ve championed America First principles and provided a platform for real conservative fighters.

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By submitting this contribution, you verify the following statements are true and accurate: This contribution is made from my own funds and will not be reimbursed by any other person or entity; This contribution is made by a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent U.S. Resident, not a foreign national or federal government contractor; and This contribution is not from the general treasury funds of a corporation, union, or national bank.

Family & Business Man

Candidate position

Jim is running for Congress to give President Donald J. Trump the support he needs and to fight for the conservative values that make Southwest Florida strong. He’s not a career politician with ambitions for higher office—like President Trump, he’s a straight-talking outsider who’s fed up with the D.C. swamp ignoring real Americans. In Washington, Jim will work to secure the border and stop illegal immigration, stand firmly with law enforcement and first responders, and defend free speech from the growing threat of censorship by Big Tech. He will also fight for term limits to end the ruling class of career politicians who are more beholden to special interests than the people they were elected to serve. Jim will protect our economy by opposing wasteful government spending and fighting against the socialist policies that are weakening our nation. And above all, he will always defend our constitutional freedoms.

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Jim is running for Congress to give President Donald J. Trump the support he needs and to fight for the conservative values that make Southwest Florida strong. He’s not a career politician with ambitions for higher office—like President Trump, he’s a straight-talking outsider who’s fed up with the D.C. swamp ignoring real Americans. In Washington, Jim will work to secure the border and stop illegal immigration, stand firmly with law enforcement and first responders, and defend free speech from the growing threat of censorship by Big Tech. He will also fight for term limits to end the ruling class of career politicians who are more beholden to special interests than the people they were elected to serve. Jim will protect our economy by opposing wasteful government spending and fighting against the socialist policies that are weakening our nation. And above all, he will always defend our constitutional freedoms.

Putting America First and Supporting President Trump

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Putting America First and Supporting President Trump

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Putting America First and Supporting President Trump

Fighting for Term Limits

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Washington is broken thanks to career politicians who care more about protecting their power than serving the people. Jim supports term limits for members of Congress because it’s time to break up the ruling class and return power to the people. Public office should be about service, not self-preservation.

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Washington is broken thanks to career politicians who care more about protecting their power than serving the people. Jim supports term limits for members of Congress because it’s time to break up the ruling class and return power to the people. Public office should be about service, not self-preservation.

Protecting Southwest Florida’s Water Quality

Candidate position

Our water isn’t just important to our economy—it’s part of who we are. As an avid boater, Jim understands this and will fight to protect the Caloosahatchee River, our beaches, and the natural beauty that makes Southwest Florida special. He’ll support common-sense water management policies that prioritize clean water, healthy estuaries, and the needs of our community—not the agendas of environmental extremists or special interest groups.

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Our water isn’t just important to our economy—it’s part of who we are. As an avid boater, Jim understands this and will fight to protect the Caloosahatchee River, our beaches, and the natural beauty that makes Southwest Florida special. He’ll support common-sense water management policies that prioritize clean water, healthy estuaries, and the needs of our community—not the agendas of environmental extremists or special interest groups.

Strengthening the Economy and Creating Jobs

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As a successful businessman, Jim knows what it takes to grow an economy and create jobs. He will fight to keep taxes low, eliminate burdensome regulations, and make it easier for small businesses to thrive. Jim opposes socialist spending policies that drive inflation and destroy opportunity, and he will stand up for working families and entrepreneurs across Southwest Florida.

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As a successful businessman, Jim knows what it takes to grow an economy and create jobs. He will fight to keep taxes low, eliminate burdensome regulations, and make it easier for small businesses to thrive. Jim opposes socialist spending policies that drive inflation and destroy opportunity, and he will stand up for working families and entrepreneurs across Southwest Florida.

Improving Infrastructure and Easing Traffic

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Anyone who drives in Southwest Florida knows our roads and infrastructure is in serious need of investment and improvement. Jim will push for funding to complete the projects necessary to reduce traffic congestion and enhance safety, making it easier for families, businesses, and emergency services to move throughout the region.

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Anyone who drives in Southwest Florida knows our roads and infrastructure is in serious need of investment and improvement. Jim will push for funding to complete the projects necessary to reduce traffic congestion and enhance safety, making it easier for families, businesses, and emergency services to move throughout the region.

Defending Constitutional Liberties

Candidate position

Jim believes our rights come from God, not government. He will always defend your individual liberties enumerated in the Constitution and fight against the heavy hand of government control. From protecting free speech and religious freedom to preserving the right to keep and bear arms, Jim will never back down from defending the God-given liberties that make our nation the freest in the world.

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Jim believes our rights come from God, not government. He will always defend your individual liberties enumerated in the Constitution and fight against the heavy hand of government control. From protecting free speech and religious freedom to preserving the right to keep and bear arms, Jim will never back down from defending the God-given liberties that make our nation the freest in the world.

Securing the Border and Stopping Illegal Immigration

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America must have strong borders. Jim will fight to finish the wall, enforce immigration laws, and stop the flood of illegal immigrants and deadly drugs pouring into our communities. He believes in legal immigration—but illegal immigration threatens our national security, burdens taxpayers, and puts American jobs and families at risk. Jim firmly believes that anyone entering our country illegally and breaking our laws should be sent back to where they came from.

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America must have strong borders. Jim will fight to finish the wall, enforce immigration laws, and stop the flood of illegal immigrants and deadly drugs pouring into our communities. He believes in legal immigration—but illegal immigration threatens our national security, burdens taxpayers, and puts American jobs and families at risk. Jim firmly believes that anyone entering our country illegally and breaking our laws should be sent back to where they came from.

Protecting Family Values and Pushing Back on Woke Ideology

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Protecting Family Values and Pushing Back on Woke Ideology

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Protecting Family Values and Pushing Back on Woke Ideology

Federal spending, border barriers and deportation

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I’ll take that same common-sense, no-nonsense approach to Washington. With President Trump, we'll cut wasteful spending, grow our economy, finish the wall, and deport illegal immigrants. I don’t just talk about conservative values – I live them.

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I’ll take that same common-sense, no-nonsense approach to Washington. With President Trump, we'll cut wasteful spending, grow our economy, finish the wall, and deport illegal immigrants. I don’t just talk about conservative values – I live them.

Family & Business Man

Candidate position

Jim understands the importance of protecting Southwest Florida’s economy and way of life. He’ll fight back against outside political interest groups that threaten our environment, suppress free speech, and drive up healthcare costs. He believes in local solutions—not federal mandates—and supports community-based charities and the arts in ways that don’t burden taxpayers.

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Jim understands the importance of protecting Southwest Florida’s economy and way of life. He’ll fight back against outside political interest groups that threaten our environment, suppress free speech, and drive up healthcare costs. He believes in local solutions—not federal mandates—and supports community-based charities and the arts in ways that don’t burden taxpayers.

Putting America First and Supporting President Trump

Candidate position

Jim Schwartzel is proud to support President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda. Like many in Southwest Florida, Jim believes that President Trump’s leadership make our country stronger, safer, and more prosperous. In Congress, Jim will back President Trump every step of the way—fighting to bring back energy independence, restore law and order, defend our borders, and keep the radical Left from destroying the values that make America great.

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Jim Schwartzel is proud to support President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda. Like many in Southwest Florida, Jim believes that President Trump’s leadership make our country stronger, safer, and more prosperous. In Congress, Jim will back President Trump every step of the way—fighting to bring back energy independence, restore law and order, defend our borders, and keep the radical Left from destroying the values that make America great.

Fighting for Term Limits

Candidate position

Washington is broken thanks to career politicians who care more about protecting their power than serving the people. Jim supports term limits for members of Congress because it’s time to break up the ruling class and return power to the people. Public office should be about service, not self-preservation.

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Washington is broken thanks to career politicians who care more about protecting their power than serving the people. Jim supports term limits for members of Congress because it’s time to break up the ruling class and return power to the people. Public office should be about service, not self-preservation.

Protecting Southwest Florida’s Water Quality

Candidate position

Our water isn’t just important to our economy—it’s part of who we are. As an avid boater, Jim understands this and will fight to protect the Caloosahatchee River, our beaches, and the natural beauty that makes Southwest Florida special. He’ll support common-sense water management policies that prioritize clean water, healthy estuaries, and the needs of our community—not the agendas of environmental extremists or special interest groups.

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Our water isn’t just important to our economy—it’s part of who we are. As an avid boater, Jim understands this and will fight to protect the Caloosahatchee River, our beaches, and the natural beauty that makes Southwest Florida special. He’ll support common-sense water management policies that prioritize clean water, healthy estuaries, and the needs of our community—not the agendas of environmental extremists or special interest groups.

Protecting Family Values and Pushing Back on Woke Ideology

Candidate position

Jim believes in protecting traditional family values and preserving the innocence of our children. He opposes the Left’s radical DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) mandates and the push to force gender ideology into our schools, sports, and workplaces. Jim stands firmly against biological men competing in women’s sports and believes parents—not bureaucrats—should have the final say in how their children are raised and educated.

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Jim believes in protecting traditional family values and preserving the innocence of our children. He opposes the Left’s radical DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) mandates and the push to force gender ideology into our schools, sports, and workplaces. Jim stands firmly against biological men competing in women’s sports and believes parents—not bureaucrats—should have the final say in how their children are raised and educated.

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$1,946,721.29
Total disbursements
$1,321,266.84
Cash on hand
$625,454.45
Committee debt
$1,000,000.00
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Candidate ID: H6FL19137

Name: SCHWARTZEL, JIM

Office: House

State: FL

District: FL19

Coverage start: 2025-04-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $1946721.29

Total disbursements: $1321266.84

Cash on hand: $625454.45

Debts owed by committee: $1000000.00

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $1000000.00

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  1. Election record

    Florida candidate detail — account 89137

    Florida Division of Elections

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  2. Campaign-finance record

    SCHWARTZEL, JIM — candidate overview

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission

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  3. Official campaign contact filing

    JIM SCHWARTZEL FOR CONGRESS — current Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission

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  4. Official ballot

    Official 2026 primary ballot artifact

    County Supervisor of Elections

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  5. Candidate-provided

    Jim Schwartzel campaign source 1

    Jim Schwartzel campaign

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    Jim Schwartzel campaign

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    Jim Schwartzel campaign

    Open Jim Schwartzel campaign

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