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John Strand

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, 2026

Overview

T-08 · LIBERTYPROTECT LIFE, BORN AND UNBORNDefend the most vulnerable. Affirm the dignity of every human life as the foundation of a free society.

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2026 Florida U.S. House District 19 — Republican Primary on August 18, 2026
Official candidacy
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

Official and campaign contacts

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8805 Tamiami Trail North · Suite 254 · Naples, FL 34108

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8805 Tamiami Trail North

Suite 254

Naples, FL 34108

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[email protected]

[email protected]

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FEC committee ID: C00925024

FEC committee name: JOHN STRAND FOR CONGRESS

Published email: [email protected]

Published email: [email protected]

Published website: https://johnstrand.com/

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RESTORE HEALTH CHOICE

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T-08 · LIBERTYPROTECT LIFE, BORN AND UNBORNDefend the most vulnerable. Affirm the dignity of every human life as the foundation of a free society.

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T-08 · LIBERTYPROTECT LIFE, BORN AND UNBORNDefend the most vulnerable. Affirm the dignity of every human life as the foundation of a free society.

Education

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Homeschooled, high school diploma, 1.5 years of Business Administration program in college (left early, no degree)

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Homeschooled, high school diploma, 1.5 years of Business Administration program in college (left early, no degree)

Hometown

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Los Angeles, California

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Los Angeles, California

County

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Collier County, Southwest Florida

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Collier County, Southwest Florida

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RECLAIM THEREPUBLIC.

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The American Constitutional Republic belongs to us — but it's been hijacked. We have to fight like warriors to take it back.

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The American Constitutional Republic belongs to us — but it's been hijacked. We have to fight like warriors to take it back.

PATRIOT PLEA

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John Strand's firsthand account of surviving political persecution, solitary confinement, and the fight to preserve American liberty. Foreword by Eric Metaxas. Afterword by Simone Gold, MD, JD.

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John Strand's firsthand account of surviving political persecution, solitary confinement, and the fight to preserve American liberty. Foreword by Eric Metaxas. Afterword by Simone Gold, MD, JD.

SECURE THE BORDER

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T-02 · JUSTICERESTORE LAW & ORDERBack the badge. Prosecute crime. Protect citizens. End the soft-on-crime experiment that's failing every American.

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T-02 · JUSTICERESTORE LAW & ORDERBack the badge. Prosecute crime. Protect citizens. End the soft-on-crime experiment that's failing every American.

RESTORE LAW & ORDER

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Back the badge. Prosecute crime. Protect citizens. End the soft-on-crime experiment that's failing every American.

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Back the badge. Prosecute crime. Protect citizens. End the soft-on-crime experiment that's failing every American.

ABOLISH FEDERAL INCOME TAX

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T-04 · ECONOMYBALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT$38.6T and climbing. Hard-coded fiscal discipline so D.C. can't bankrupt the country our children will inherit.

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T-04 · ECONOMYBALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT$38.6T and climbing. Hard-coded fiscal discipline so D.C. can't bankrupt the country our children will inherit.

BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT

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$38.6T and climbing. Hard-coded fiscal discipline so D.C. can't bankrupt the country our children will inherit.

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$38.6T and climbing. Hard-coded fiscal discipline so D.C. can't bankrupt the country our children will inherit.

EMPOWER DOGE

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T-07 · LIBERTYRESTORE HEALTH CHOICERepeal Big Pharma immunity. Defend the doctor-patient relationship. Your body, your decision — never the regime's.

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T-07 · LIBERTYRESTORE HEALTH CHOICERepeal Big Pharma immunity. Defend the doctor-patient relationship. Your body, your decision — never the regime's.

RESTORE HEALTH CHOICE

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Repeal Big Pharma immunity. Defend the doctor-patient relationship. Your body, your decision — never the regime's.

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Repeal Big Pharma immunity. Defend the doctor-patient relationship. Your body, your decision — never the regime's.

PROTECT LIFE, BORN AND UNBORN

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Defend the most vulnerable. Affirm the dignity of every human life as the foundation of a free society.

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Defend the most vulnerable. Affirm the dignity of every human life as the foundation of a free society.

AFFORDABILITY

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Prosperity begins with discipline. Abolish the federal income tax, slash regulation, balance the budget, and give Americans back their paycheck.

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Prosperity begins with discipline. Abolish the federal income tax, slash regulation, balance the budget, and give Americans back their paycheck.

TEN TARGETS.ONE FIGHT.

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TEN TARGETS.ONE FIGHT.

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TEN TARGETS.ONE FIGHT.

ABOLISH FEDERAL INCOME TAX

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ABOLISH FEDERAL INCOME TAX

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ABOLISH FEDERAL INCOME TAX

ABOLISH THE D.C. COURT

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ABOLISH THE D.C. COURT

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ABOLISH THE D.C. COURT

RESTORE HEALTH CHOICE

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RESTORE HEALTH CHOICE

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RESTORE HEALTH CHOICE

PROTECT LIFE, BORN AND UNBORN

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PROTECT LIFE, BORN AND UNBORN

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PROTECT LIFE, BORN AND UNBORN

CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE

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T-10 · JUSTICEDRAIN THE SWAMPNo branch above the law. No bureaucrat beyond accountability. Restore We the People as the supreme authority.

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T-10 · JUSTICEDRAIN THE SWAMPNo branch above the law. No bureaucrat beyond accountability. Restore We the People as the supreme authority.

DRAIN THE SWAMP

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No branch above the law. No bureaucrat beyond accountability. Restore We the People as the supreme authority.

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No branch above the law. No bureaucrat beyond accountability. Restore We the People as the supreme authority.

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Campaign finance

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

Total receipts
$122,888.02
Total disbursements
$107,948.89
Cash on hand
$14,939.13
Committee debt
$19,479.85
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Candidate ID: H6FL19194

Name: STRAND, JOHN

Office: House

State: FL

District: FL19

Coverage start: 2025-10-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $122888.02

Total disbursements: $107948.89

Cash on hand: $14939.13

Debts owed by committee: $19479.85

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $19479.85

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    Florida candidate detail — account 89721

    Florida Division of Elections

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  2. Campaign-finance record

    STRAND, JOHN — candidate overview

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  3. Official campaign contact filing

    JOHN STRAND FOR CONGRESS — current Statement of Organization

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  4. Official ballot

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  5. Candidate-provided

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  6. Direct candidate response

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