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2026 Florida U.S. House District 19 — Republican Primary · August 18, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026I am Mike Pedersen — a retired Marine Corps flight officer, husband, father, grandfather, and proud 26-year resident of Cape Coral, Florida. I’ve spent my life in service to this country and my community. Now, I’m ready to serve again — not as a politician, but as a patriot who understands what’s at stake.
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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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202 Southwest 39th Terrace · Cape Coral, FL 33914
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202 Southwest 39th Terrace
Cape Coral, FL 33914
Phone: (239)470-8298
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FEC committee ID: C00904490
FEC committee name: MIKE PEDERSEN FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.mikepedersenforcongress.com/
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I am Mike Pedersen — a retired Marine Corps flight officer, husband, father, grandfather, and proud 26-year resident of Cape Coral, Florida. I’ve spent my life in service to this country and my community. Now, I’m ready to serve again — not as a politician, but as a patriot who understands what’s at stake.
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I am Mike Pedersen — a retired Marine Corps flight officer, husband, father, grandfather, and proud 26-year resident of Cape Coral, Florida. I’ve spent my life in service to this country and my community. Now, I’m ready to serve again — not as a politician, but as a patriot who understands what’s at stake.
Mike Pedersen is a retired member of the U.S. Marines and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Marine Corps, The U.S. Navy or the Department of Defense.
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Mike Pedersen is a retired member of the U.S. Marines and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Marine Corps, The U.S. Navy or the Department of Defense.
I’ve proudly called Cape Coral home for over 26 years. As a retired U.S. Marine Corps flight officer, I spent 20 years on active duty, flying both the legendary F-4 Phantom and the advanced F/A-18D Hornet. I’m a TOPGUN graduate and a veteran of 66 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm, where I was honored to receive multiple awards for valor.
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I’ve proudly called Cape Coral home for over 26 years. As a retired U.S. Marine Corps flight officer, I spent 20 years on active duty, flying both the legendary F-4 Phantom and the advanced F/A-18D Hornet. I’m a TOPGUN graduate and a veteran of 66 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm, where I was honored to receive multiple awards for valor.
After hanging up my flight suit, I settled in Cape Coral with my wife, Elsa. We raised our three children here and are now blessed to spend time with our eight wonderful grandchildren. I went on to build a successful 22-year career in pharmaceutical sales, focusing on women’s healthcare across Southwest Florida—all while staying actively involved in serving my community.
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After hanging up my flight suit, I settled in Cape Coral with my wife, Elsa. We raised our three children here and are now blessed to spend time with our eight wonderful grandchildren. I went on to build a successful 22-year career in pharmaceutical sales, focusing on women’s healthcare across Southwest Florida—all while staying actively involved in serving my community.
I also spent 20 years as a volunteer Blue & Gold Officer for the U.S. Naval Academy, mentoring and guiding dozens of Southwest Florida’s brightest students into military leadership—40 of whom earned appointments to the Academy.
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I also spent 20 years as a volunteer Blue & Gold Officer for the U.S. Naval Academy, mentoring and guiding dozens of Southwest Florida’s brightest students into military leadership—40 of whom earned appointments to the Academy.
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What drives me is simple: I love this country, I love Florida, and I want my grandchildren to grow up in a nation that still honors truth, discipline, freedom, and opportunity. That’s why I’m running to represent Florida’s 19th Congressional District.
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What drives me is simple: I love this country, I love Florida, and I want my grandchildren to grow up in a nation that still honors truth, discipline, freedom, and opportunity. That’s why I’m running to represent Florida’s 19th Congressional District.
I’m Mike Pedersen, and I’m not just running for Congress—I’m leaping into the fight for Florida’s future with the same courage and commitment I brought to every mission throughout my decorated military career.
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I’m Mike Pedersen, and I’m not just running for Congress—I’m leaping into the fight for Florida’s future with the same courage and commitment I brought to every mission throughout my decorated military career.
Now, I’m stepping up again—this time to serve the people of Florida’s 19th Congressional District. I’m a proven leader who believes in Florida First, America Always. My platform is built on secure borders, election integrity, a strong military, fiscal responsibility, and Pro-Life values.
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Now, I’m stepping up again—this time to serve the people of Florida’s 19th Congressional District. I’m a proven leader who believes in Florida First, America Always. My platform is built on secure borders, election integrity, a strong military, fiscal responsibility, and Pro-Life values.
Faith in our elections is the bedrock of our republic. We need valid voter ID, a ban on ballot harvesting, and full audits of bloated voter rolls. Universities and federal agencies must stop using taxpayer dollars to push partisan voter drives. I’ll fight to ensure our elections are free, fair, and transparent — with results delivered on time and trusted by all.
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Faith in our elections is the bedrock of our republic. We need valid voter ID, a ban on ballot harvesting, and full audits of bloated voter rolls. Universities and federal agencies must stop using taxpayer dollars to push partisan voter drives. I’ll fight to ensure our elections are free, fair, and transparent — with results delivered on time and trusted by all.
I’ve flown into danger with the best fighting force on earth. I know what a strong, ready military looks like — and I know what happens when deterrence is lost. We must rebuild our Navy and Merchant Marine with a renewed shipbuilding strategy, modernize our weapons systems, and fix our broken acquisition process. And return our focus to the strong warrior ethos—not detrimental political agendas. Peace is only achieved through strength.
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I’ve flown into danger with the best fighting force on earth. I know what a strong, ready military looks like — and I know what happens when deterrence is lost. We must rebuild our Navy and Merchant Marine with a renewed shipbuilding strategy, modernize our weapons systems, and fix our broken acquisition process. And return our focus to the strong warrior ethos—not detrimental political agendas. Peace is only achieved through strength.
I support fully the continued efforts of DOGE in order to constantly strive for efficient use of our taxpayer's money.
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I support fully the continued efforts of DOGE in order to constantly strive for efficient use of our taxpayer's money.
As a grandfather, I refuse to stand by while Washington mortgages our grandchildren’s future to fund a bloated government today. Every reckless dollar spent now is a debt our kids and grandkids will be forced to pay. We must slash wasteful spending, balance the budget and unleash American innovation. That means energy independence, lower the tax burden, create jobs, and put an end to government grants that undermine our values. Fiscal sanity isn’t optional — it’s our moral responsibility.
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As a grandfather, I refuse to stand by while Washington mortgages our grandchildren’s future to fund a bloated government today. Every reckless dollar spent now is a debt our kids and grandkids will be forced to pay. We must slash wasteful spending, balance the budget and unleash American innovation. That means energy independence, lower the tax burden, create jobs, and put an end to government grants that undermine our values. Fiscal sanity isn’t optional — it’s our moral responsibility.
I’ve defended our borders overseas — and I will fight just as hard to defend them here. A sovereign nation controls who comes and who goes. We must finish the southern wall, increase security on the northern border, secure our coasts, bolster our Border Patrol, and stop the cartels from poisoning our communities with fentanyl. It’s not just about immigration — it’s about safety and sovereignty.
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I’ve defended our borders overseas — and I will fight just as hard to defend them here. A sovereign nation controls who comes and who goes. We must finish the southern wall, increase security on the northern border, secure our coasts, bolster our Border Patrol, and stop the cartels from poisoning our communities with fentanyl. It’s not just about immigration — it’s about safety and sovereignty.
For over 20 years, I've mentored to our youth. As a father, grandfather, longtime coach, and proud U.S. Naval Academy “Blue & Gold Officer” (Field Admissions Liaison Officer), I’ve guided many young men and women into service academies, military careers, and leadership roles in their communities and in business. I’ve walked with them through life’s defining transitions, helping them become disciplined, grounded, and patriotic citizens. I believe our youth deserve truth over ideology, structure over chaos, and pride in their country. I will fight to protect our kids from radical agendas in the classroom and in sports, restore parental rights, and invest in programs that build character and citizenship. That’s how we preserve America’s future…one child at a time with involved parents and caregivers.
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For over 20 years, I've mentored to our youth. As a father, grandfather, longtime coach, and proud U.S. Naval Academy “Blue & Gold Officer” (Field Admissions Liaison Officer), I’ve guided many young men and women into service academies, military careers, and leadership roles in their communities and in business. I’ve walked with them through life’s defining transitions, helping them become disciplined, grounded, and patriotic citizens. I believe our youth deserve truth over ideology, structure over chaos, and pride in their country. I will fight to protect our kids from radical agendas in the classroom and in sports, restore parental rights, and invest in programs that build character and citizenship. That’s how we preserve America’s future…one child at a time with involved parents and caregivers.
I’ve carried a weapon in defense of this nation. I know the Second Amendment isn’t about sport—it’s about liberty. I am the “Militia” because I’m an American. Our Founders knew that government, left unchecked, always drifts toward tyranny. The right to bear arms is the ultimate check and balance—a last line of defense to ensure that power always remains in the hands of the people. “Shall not be infringed” is not a suggestion. It’s a constitutional line in the sand.
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I’ve carried a weapon in defense of this nation. I know the Second Amendment isn’t about sport—it’s about liberty. I am the “Militia” because I’m an American. Our Founders knew that government, left unchecked, always drifts toward tyranny. The right to bear arms is the ultimate check and balance—a last line of defense to ensure that power always remains in the hands of the people. “Shall not be infringed” is not a suggestion. It’s a constitutional line in the sand.
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Candidate ID: H6FL19145
Name: PEDERSEN, MIKE
Office: House
State: FL
District: FL19
Coverage start: 2025-04-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $70548.00
Total disbursements: $58746.15
Cash on hand: $11801.85
Debts owed by committee: $10000.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $10000.00
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