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Seth Haskin

U.S. House District 19

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

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Overview

Official Florida records identify Seth Haskin as a qualified No Party Affiliation filing for U.S. House District 19. Final ballot placement has not yet been established from a current official ballot artifact.

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

United States Representative

District 19

Seth Haskin

No Party Affiliation

9105 Flying Eagle Drive

Ft. Myers, FL 33905

Status: Qualified

Date Filed: 05/15/2026

Date Qualified: 06/08/2026

Method: Paid Qualifying Fee

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9105 Flying Eagle Drive · Ft. Myers, FL 33905

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9105 Flying Eagle Drive

Ft. Myers, FL 33905

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I eventually earned a bachelor's degree in neuroscience, which strengthened my appreciation for critical thinking and the complexity of human behavior. Beyond my formal education, I have spent years independently studying the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, and the writings of America's Founders.

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I eventually earned a bachelor's degree in neuroscience, which strengthened my appreciation for critical thinking and the complexity of human behavior. Beyond my formal education, I have spent years independently studying the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, and the writings of America's Founders.

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Strict Constitutionalist

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Our governance is built on the principle that no one is above the law. I will enforce existing statutes with integrity and protect the rights of every citizen with no bias towards any set group or class.

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Our governance is built on the principle that no one is above the law. I will enforce existing statutes with integrity and protect the rights of every citizen with no bias towards any set group or class.

Transparency and Simplicity

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True freedom means you lead. We will ensure laws are simple and government is open so every citizen can participate in our democracy with confidence and understanding.

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True freedom means you lead. We will ensure laws are simple and government is open so every citizen can participate in our democracy with confidence and understanding.

Citizen representation and centralized government

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I am running for public office because I believe the connection between government and the people has weakened over time. Power has become more centralized, decision-making more distant, and many Americans feel less represented in the institutions that govern them.

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I am running for public office because I believe the connection between government and the people has weakened over time. Power has become more centralized, decision-making more distant, and many Americans feel less represented in the institutions that govern them.

Accountability

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Fighting corruption at its root requires radical transparency and a commitment to serving citizens over special interests or rigid party dominance.

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Fighting corruption at its root requires radical transparency and a commitment to serving citizens over special interests or rigid party dominance.

Connect With the Campaign

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Stay informed and join our growing movement for Constitutional principles and Rule of Law. Follow Seth Haskin and share our vision for Florida's and America's future.

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Stay informed and join our growing movement for Constitutional principles and Rule of Law. Follow Seth Haskin and share our vision for Florida's and America's future.

Transparency and Simplicity

Candidate position

Why the Wolf? In the wild, wolves are often misunderstood as symbols of lone survival. In reality, they are neither purely solitary nor blindly collective. They exist in one of nature’s most effective examples of voluntary cooperation without centralized control. A wolf does not survive as an isolated unit. It survives through coordination, communication, and trust. The pack is not a rigid hierarchy imposed from above—it is a functional family structure built on role, responsibility, and necessity. Leadership exists, but it is not absolute; it is earned, situational, and constantly tested by the needs of survival. Wolves hunt together, protect one another, and raise their young collectively. Yet no wolf is stripped of its agency. Each individual is still capable of independent judgment, movement, and decision. When circumstances demand it, wolves may separate, act alone, or shift roles within the pack without losing their identity or purpose. This balance is what makes the wolf such a powerful symbol for independent governance.

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Why the Wolf? In the wild, wolves are often misunderstood as symbols of lone survival. In reality, they are neither purely solitary nor blindly collective. They exist in one of nature’s most effective examples of voluntary cooperation without centralized control. A wolf does not survive as an isolated unit. It survives through coordination, communication, and trust. The pack is not a rigid hierarchy imposed from above—it is a functional family structure built on role, responsibility, and necessity. Leadership exists, but it is not absolute; it is earned, situational, and constantly tested by the needs of survival. Wolves hunt together, protect one another, and raise their young collectively. Yet no wolf is stripped of its agency. Each individual is still capable of independent judgment, movement, and decision. When circumstances demand it, wolves may separate, act alone, or shift roles within the pack without losing their identity or purpose. This balance is what makes the wolf such a powerful symbol for independent governance.

Constitutional limits, faith and natural rights

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What I Believe: Over time, my thinking has been shaped by the example and ideas of George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and George Mason. From Washington, I learned the importance of restraint in leadership. From Madison, the necessity of limited government and carefully designed checks on power. From Jefferson, the value of liberty and local self-government. From Lincoln, the enduring moral foundation of the American experiment. And from Mason, the importance of protecting individual rights through strong constitutional safeguards. My Christian faith is also central to how I understand liberty, justice, and government. I believe our rights do not come from government but are given by God and grounded in natural law. Because of this, I believe the purpose of government is not to create or define rights, but to secure and protect them. I do not believe government should ever become an end in itself. Institutions are necessary, but when they become disconnected from the principles they were created to uphold, they risk substituting those principles with their own power and momentum. Law exists to serve justice, and justice must remain rooted in the dignity and worth of every person. Like James Madison wrote in Federalist No. 51, human nature requires restraint in government because no person or institution is immune to overreach. In that sense, both my faith and the Founders' constitutional framework point to the same conclusion: authority must remain limited, accountable, and directed toward the protection of liberty rather than its own expansion. These convictions have led me to a strict constitutionalist view of government. I believe the Constitution established a federal government of limited and enumerated powers, balanced by federalism, separation of powers, and accountability to the people. I am concerned by increasing centralization, bureaucratic expansion, and the growing distance between citizens and their representatives.

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What I Believe: Over time, my thinking has been shaped by the example and ideas of George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and George Mason. From Washington, I learned the importance of restraint in leadership. From Madison, the necessity of limited government and carefully designed checks on power. From Jefferson, the value of liberty and local self-government. From Lincoln, the enduring moral foundation of the American experiment. And from Mason, the importance of protecting individual rights through strong constitutional safeguards. My Christian faith is also central to how I understand liberty, justice, and government. I believe our rights do not come from government but are given by God and grounded in natural law. Because of this, I believe the purpose of government is not to create or define rights, but to secure and protect them. I do not believe government should ever become an end in itself. Institutions are necessary, but when they become disconnected from the principles they were created to uphold, they risk substituting those principles with their own power and momentum. Law exists to serve justice, and justice must remain rooted in the dignity and worth of every person. Like James Madison wrote in Federalist No. 51, human nature requires restraint in government because no person or institution is immune to overreach. In that sense, both my faith and the Founders' constitutional framework point to the same conclusion: authority must remain limited, accountable, and directed toward the protection of liberty rather than its own expansion. These convictions have led me to a strict constitutionalist view of government. I believe the Constitution established a federal government of limited and enumerated powers, balanced by federalism, separation of powers, and accountability to the people. I am concerned by increasing centralization, bureaucratic expansion, and the growing distance between citizens and their representatives.

Restoring representative accountability

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I see this as a structural problem. When representation weakens, accountability follows, and trust in government erodes. My goal is to help restore that connection by bringing government closer to its original constitutional design and strengthening the link between citizens and their elected representatives.

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I see this as a structural problem. When representation weakens, accountability follows, and trust in government erodes. My goal is to help restore that connection by bringing government closer to its original constitutional design and strengthening the link between citizens and their elected representatives.

House responsiveness and institutional reform

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I am specifically running for the legislative branch because it was intended to be the most direct expression of the people’s voice in the federal government. The House of Representatives, in particular, was designed to remain closely tied to the population and highly accountable to those it serves. I believe that connection has weakened over time and must be restored through both institutional reform and members who prioritize that original purpose.

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I am specifically running for the legislative branch because it was intended to be the most direct expression of the people’s voice in the federal government. The House of Representatives, in particular, was designed to remain closely tied to the population and highly accountable to those it serves. I believe that connection has weakened over time and must be restored through both institutional reform and members who prioritize that original purpose.

Legislative reform and constitutional limits

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I also believe real change must come from within the system. While civic engagement is essential, the legislative branch is where law is made and where the scope of government is defined. Because of that, it is one of the most effective places to restore constitutional limits and accountability in practice, not just in theory. ​ At its core, my belief is that government is not the source of rights, but a limited institution created to secure them. When that principle is lost, government expands beyond its proper role and drifts away from the people it is meant to serve. ​ For that reason, my focus is on restoring both the structure and the accountability necessary for self-government to function as it was originally intended.

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I also believe real change must come from within the system. While civic engagement is essential, the legislative branch is where law is made and where the scope of government is defined. Because of that, it is one of the most effective places to restore constitutional limits and accountability in practice, not just in theory. ​ At its core, my belief is that government is not the source of rights, but a limited institution created to secure them. When that principle is lost, government expands beyond its proper role and drifts away from the people it is meant to serve. ​ For that reason, my focus is on restoring both the structure and the accountability necessary for self-government to function as it was originally intended.

Limited government and separation of powers

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If elected, my focus will be guided by a consistent set of constitutional principles rather than shifting political trends. These commitments flow directly from my belief in limited government, accountability, and the separation of powers.

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If elected, my focus will be guided by a consistent set of constitutional principles rather than shifting political trends. These commitments flow directly from my belief in limited government, accountability, and the separation of powers.

Stronger constituent representation

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Strengthening Representation: Support reforms that improve the connection between citizens and their representatives and ensure that the House remains responsive to population and community realities.

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Strengthening Representation: Support reforms that improve the connection between citizens and their representatives and ensure that the House remains responsive to population and community realities.

Enumerated powers and limits on federal authority

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Restoring Constitutional Limits: Reaffirm the principle of enumerated powers and work to reduce federal overreach beyond what is explicitly authorized in the Constitution.

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Restoring Constitutional Limits: Reaffirm the principle of enumerated powers and work to reduce federal overreach beyond what is explicitly authorized in the Constitution.

Congressional authority and administrative agencies

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Reinforcing Separation of Powers: Support a stricter application of the non-delegation doctrine so that legislative authority remains with Congress and is not transferred to unelected administrative agencies.

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Reinforcing Separation of Powers: Support a stricter application of the non-delegation doctrine so that legislative authority remains with Congress and is not transferred to unelected administrative agencies.

State authority and local decision-making

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Rebalancing Federalism: Support restoring a stronger role for states in governance and ensuring that federal authority does not unnecessarily override local decision-making.

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Rebalancing Federalism: Support restoring a stronger role for states in governance and ensuring that federal authority does not unnecessarily override local decision-making.

Transparency and public oversight

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Increasing Government Accountability: Support measures that increase transparency across all branches of government and reduce institutional insulation from public oversight.

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Increasing Government Accountability: Support measures that increase transparency across all branches of government and reduce institutional insulation from public oversight.

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