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U.S. House District 6
2026 Florida U.S. House District 6 — Democratic Primary · August 18, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Official records identify Robert David Cooper II as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 6 and show the candidate in the current official primary-election material.
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AUGUST 18, 2026
Democratic ballot
Representative in Congress
District 6
Eric Yonce
Robert David Cooper II
Steve Morgan
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Post Office Box 830001 · Ocala, FL 34483
[email protected]
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Post Office Box 830001
Ocala, FL 34483
Phone: (352)502-1002
Email: [email protected]
Post Office Box 830001
Ocala, FL 34483
Phone: (352)502-1002
Email: [email protected]
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FEC committee ID: C00924746
FEC committee name: ROBCOOPERFORCONGRESS
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I grew up in Lake View, South Carolina, a small town where everyone knew each other, hard work was expected, and Friday night football brought us together. From an early age, I learned what service meant—whether it was cutting neighbors’ lawns or helping my uncle with handyman work.
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I grew up in Lake View, South Carolina, a small town where everyone knew each other, hard work was expected, and Friday night football brought us together. From an early age, I learned what service meant—whether it was cutting neighbors’ lawns or helping my uncle with handyman work.
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Bachelors of Science (Human Services) and currently enrolled in a MBA+DBA program
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Bachelors of Science (Human Services) and currently enrolled in a MBA+DBA program
I currently live in Ocala, but I was raised in Lake View, Sc
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I currently live in Ocala, but I was raised in Lake View, Sc
Marion
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to serve and fight for you
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to serve and fight for you
That commitment to service led me to Parris Island, where I took the oath to defend our nation as a United States Marine. I served in Iraq as a food service specialist, ensuring our Marines were mission-ready with the meals they needed on the front lines.
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That commitment to service led me to Parris Island, where I took the oath to defend our nation as a United States Marine. I served in Iraq as a food service specialist, ensuring our Marines were mission-ready with the meals they needed on the front lines.
Every family in Florida’s Sixth District deserves the opportunity to build a stable and secure future. Rob Cooper supports an economy that works for working people, small businesses, and local communities, not just the wealthy or well-connected.
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Every family in Florida’s Sixth District deserves the opportunity to build a stable and secure future. Rob Cooper supports an economy that works for working people, small businesses, and local communities, not just the wealthy or well-connected.
Strong communities depend on people having access to care, stability, and support. Rob believes public policy should put people first and strengthen families at every stage of life.
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Strong communities depend on people having access to care, stability, and support. Rob believes public policy should put people first and strengthen families at every stage of life.
Invest in infrastructure, including roads, broadband, and a clean water system.
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Invest in infrastructure, including roads, broadband, and a clean water system.
Rob isn’t a politician — he’s a Marine on a mission to serve again. He’s running for Congress because Washington is too focused on partisanship and not focused enough on people. While career politicians fight each other, families are fighting to afford housing, healthcare, and groceries.
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Rob isn’t a politician — he’s a Marine on a mission to serve again. He’s running for Congress because Washington is too focused on partisanship and not focused enough on people. While career politicians fight each other, families are fighting to afford housing, healthcare, and groceries.
Like many veterans, when I came home, I struggled to find purpose. My battle with addiction nearly cost me everything. I ended up moving to Florida in 2015 and my life took a turn and landed me inside the Hernando County jail. In jail I found my purpose, fighting for people who struggle with addiction and helping them achieve the gift of recovery.
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Like many veterans, when I came home, I struggled to find purpose. My battle with addiction nearly cost me everything. I ended up moving to Florida in 2015 and my life took a turn and landed me inside the Hernando County jail. In jail I found my purpose, fighting for people who struggle with addiction and helping them achieve the gift of recovery.
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Raise wages and protect workers so full time work provides real economic security
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Raise wages and protect workers so full time work provides real economic security
Expand access to affordable health care, including mental health services
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Expand access to affordable health care, including mental health services
Support public safety while promoting community trust and accountability.
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Support public safety while promoting community trust and accountability.
In Congress, Rob will work with anyone, from any party, to deliver real results for Floridians — strengthening healthcare access, expanding veteran support, and ensuring that every person who’s willing to work hard has the opportunity to build a better life.
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In Congress, Rob will work with anyone, from any party, to deliver real results for Floridians — strengthening healthcare access, expanding veteran support, and ensuring that every person who’s willing to work hard has the opportunity to build a better life.
Support small businesses and local entrepreneurs through access to capital and fair tax policies
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Support small businesses and local entrepreneurs through access to capital and fair tax policies
Support veterans with comprehensive care, benefits, and reintegration services
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Support veterans with comprehensive care, benefits, and reintegration services
Ensure transparency, ethics, and accountability in government decision-making.
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Ensure transparency, ethics, and accountability in government decision-making.
Expand workforce training and career pathways aligned with local industries
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Expand workforce training and career pathways aligned with local industries
Protect seniors by strengthening Social Security, Medicare, and long-term care options
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Protect seniors by strengthening Social Security, Medicare, and long-term care options
Ensure veterans and working families have access to good-paying jobs and economic opportunity
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Ensure veterans and working families have access to good-paying jobs and economic opportunity
Invest in children and families through education, nutrition, and caregiver support
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Invest in children and families through education, nutrition, and caregiver support
I support comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens border security, modernizes our legal immigration system, and provides an earned pathway to legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants who pass background checks, pay taxes, and meet other requirements. Our current system is outdated, inefficient, and leaves families, businesses, and communities in limbo. We need more immigration judges and asylum officers to reduce backlogs, better technology and staffing at ports of entry to stop illegal trafficking and fentanyl, and reforms that allow employers to fill legitimate workforce shortages through legal channels. As a Marine, I believe in both security and accountability. As a community leader, I also believe we should treat people with dignity and recognize the contributions immigrants make to our economy and communities. We can uphold the rule of law while creating an immigration system that is fair, orderly, and reflects American values.
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I support comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens border security, modernizes our legal immigration system, and provides an earned pathway to legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants who pass background checks, pay taxes, and meet other requirements. Our current system is outdated, inefficient, and leaves families, businesses, and communities in limbo. We need more immigration judges and asylum officers to reduce backlogs, better technology and staffing at ports of entry to stop illegal trafficking and fentanyl, and reforms that allow employers to fill legitimate workforce shortages through legal channels. As a Marine, I believe in both security and accountability. As a community leader, I also believe we should treat people with dignity and recognize the contributions immigrants make to our economy and communities. We can uphold the rule of law while creating an immigration system that is fair, orderly, and reflects American values.
Yes. Climate change poses a financial threat to our nation's economy and to communities here in Florida. We are already seeing rising insurance costs, increased flooding, stronger storms, coastal erosion, and damage to infrastructure that taxpayers ultimately pay to repair. Ignoring these risks will cost families and businesses more in the long run. At the same time, addressing climate change presents opportunities to invest in resilient infrastructure, expand clean energy technologies, and create good-paying jobs. I believe we can protect our environment while supporting economic growth. We should pursue practical solutions that strengthen our communities, lower energy costs, and help Florida prepare for the impacts of a changing climate.
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Yes. Climate change poses a financial threat to our nation's economy and to communities here in Florida. We are already seeing rising insurance costs, increased flooding, stronger storms, coastal erosion, and damage to infrastructure that taxpayers ultimately pay to repair. Ignoring these risks will cost families and businesses more in the long run. At the same time, addressing climate change presents opportunities to invest in resilient infrastructure, expand clean energy technologies, and create good-paying jobs. I believe we can protect our environment while supporting economic growth. We should pursue practical solutions that strengthen our communities, lower energy costs, and help Florida prepare for the impacts of a changing climate.
My top two legislative priorities are lowering the cost of living for working families and improving access to affordable health care, including mental health and substance use services. First, I will focus on reducing the financial burden on families by addressing housing affordability, lowering prescription drug costs, and supporting policies that help people keep more of what they earn. Too many families are working hard but still struggle to afford groceries, rent, insurance, and basic necessities. Second, I will work to expand access to health care, especially behavioral health and recovery services. As someone in long-term recovery and the leader of a recovery community organization, I have seen firsthand how difficult it can be for people to get timely treatment and support. I believe every person deserves access to quality care regardless of their income or zip code.
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My top two legislative priorities are lowering the cost of living for working families and improving access to affordable health care, including mental health and substance use services. First, I will focus on reducing the financial burden on families by addressing housing affordability, lowering prescription drug costs, and supporting policies that help people keep more of what they earn. Too many families are working hard but still struggle to afford groceries, rent, insurance, and basic necessities. Second, I will work to expand access to health care, especially behavioral health and recovery services. As someone in long-term recovery and the leader of a recovery community organization, I have seen firsthand how difficult it can be for people to get timely treatment and support. I believe every person deserves access to quality care regardless of their income or zip code.
To me, freedom of speech means people should be able to speak their minds, share their beliefs, practice their faith, and stand up for what they believe in without worrying that the government will silence them. That includes speech we agree with and speech we don't. We don't have to like what someone says, but we should defend their right to say it. That freedom isn't unlimited. It doesn't give anyone the right to threaten people, incite violence, or break the law. But our country is strongest when people can have honest conversations, disagree respectfully, and make up their own minds without politicians deciding which voices deserve to be heard.
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To me, freedom of speech means people should be able to speak their minds, share their beliefs, practice their faith, and stand up for what they believe in without worrying that the government will silence them. That includes speech we agree with and speech we don't. We don't have to like what someone says, but we should defend their right to say it. That freedom isn't unlimited. It doesn't give anyone the right to threaten people, incite violence, or break the law. But our country is strongest when people can have honest conversations, disagree respectfully, and make up their own minds without politicians deciding which voices deserve to be heard.
I believe both Congress and the President have a role in overseeing federal agencies. The President manages the day-to-day operations of the Executive Branch and is responsible for carrying out the laws. Congress represents the people and has a responsibility to make sure agencies are spending taxpayer dollars wisely, following the law, and doing the job they were created to do. I don't think any branch of government should operate without accountability. Our founders created a system of checks and balances for a reason, and when each branch does its job, government works better for the American people.
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I believe both Congress and the President have a role in overseeing federal agencies. The President manages the day-to-day operations of the Executive Branch and is responsible for carrying out the laws. Congress represents the people and has a responsibility to make sure agencies are spending taxpayer dollars wisely, following the law, and doing the job they were created to do. I don't think any branch of government should operate without accountability. Our founders created a system of checks and balances for a reason, and when each branch does its job, government works better for the American people.
I believe every eligible citizen should be able to vote, and I also believe we should make it easy for eligible voters to prove who they are. If documentary proof of citizenship becomes a requirement, then government has a responsibility to make obtaining those documents simple, affordable, and accessible. No one should lose their right to vote because they can't afford a certified birth certificate, have changed their name through marriage, or have difficulty navigating government offices. I would support waiving fees for required documents, expanding online services, and funding local assistance programs to help people obtain the paperwork they need. Protecting election integrity and protecting access to the ballot should go hand in hand.
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I believe every eligible citizen should be able to vote, and I also believe we should make it easy for eligible voters to prove who they are. If documentary proof of citizenship becomes a requirement, then government has a responsibility to make obtaining those documents simple, affordable, and accessible. No one should lose their right to vote because they can't afford a certified birth certificate, have changed their name through marriage, or have difficulty navigating government offices. I would support waiving fees for required documents, expanding online services, and funding local assistance programs to help people obtain the paperwork they need. Protecting election integrity and protecting access to the ballot should go hand in hand.
I believe education works best when parents, teachers, and local communities have the biggest say in what happens in their schools. The federal government shouldn't be running classrooms from Washington, but it does have a responsibility to make sure every child has access to a quality education, no matter their zip code. At the pre-school level, I support investing in early learning because giving kids a strong start pays off later in life. For K-12 education, the federal government should help fund programs for students with disabilities, low-income families, and school safety, while leaving most decisions to states and local school boards. In higher education, I believe we need to make college, trade schools, and workforce training more affordable so people can build a good life without being buried in debt.
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I believe education works best when parents, teachers, and local communities have the biggest say in what happens in their schools. The federal government shouldn't be running classrooms from Washington, but it does have a responsibility to make sure every child has access to a quality education, no matter their zip code. At the pre-school level, I support investing in early learning because giving kids a strong start pays off later in life. For K-12 education, the federal government should help fund programs for students with disabilities, low-income families, and school safety, while leaving most decisions to states and local school boards. In higher education, I believe we need to make college, trade schools, and workforce training more affordable so people can build a good life without being buried in debt.
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Candidate ID: H6FL06381
Name: COOPER, ROBERT DAVID MR II
Office: House
State: FL
District: FL06
Coverage start: 2025-10-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $56693.84
Total disbursements: $51063.89
Cash on hand: $-3723.24
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $19000.00
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