Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · Florida's 12th District

3 candidates on the ballot.1,2,3

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Gus Michael Bilirakis
Republican · Incumbent
Currently represents Florida's 12th District in the U.S. House.
Kimberly Overman
Democrat · Challenger
Branden Scrivener
No Party Affiliation · Challenger

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Gus Michael BilirakisKimberly OvermanBranden Scrivener
Party on the ballotRepublican1,2,4Democrat1,2,5No Party Affiliation1,2,6
StatusIncumbent7ChallengerChallenger
Raised$2,255,342 through October 14, 20268$280,118 through October 14, 20269$8,195 through October 14, 202610
Cash on hand$254,2468$29,5269$2810
Outside spending$359,414 for · $0 against11$13 for · $0 against12Not found in the public sources we checked
Foreign intelligence surveillance (FISA Section 702)Not found in the public sources we checkedHer campaign platform says she supports requiring warrants and probable cause before surveilling American citizens, with strong judicial and congressional oversight of surveillance programs.13His campaign website says the government should need a warrant to access people's data and should not be able to buy consumer data on the market.14
Vouchers and education savings accountsNot found in the public sources we checkedHer campaign platform says she opposes efforts to privatize public education dollars without accountability.15His campaign website says he believes in parent choice but that funding for public education should not be diverted to charter and other third-party school systems.14
Campaign finance rulesNot found in the public sources we checked
Limit spending by outside groups, including by amending the Constitution to overturn Citizens United
Her campaign platform says she supports public financing of elections, the DISCLOSE Act and better disclosure of who is influencing elections, and the Democracy for All Amendment to address Citizens United and let governments regulate election spending.16,17
Limit spending by outside groups, including by amending the Constitution to overturn Citizens United
His campaign website says campaign finance law should be reworked to prevent unlimited corporate spending and create clear transparency and accountability.14
Highway and transit fundingNot found in the public sources we checkedHer campaign platform says transportation planning should not focus only on moving more cars and supports stronger bus service, park-and-ride connections, safer sidewalks and other transit investments.18His campaign website says public transportation should be expanded to reduce traffic and offer an alternative to costly car insurance.14

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Gus Michael Bilirakis — 10 issues
  • Border wall and barriers
    Build walls or fencing along much more of the border
    His campaign website says he secured the border wall to cut off cartels driving human and drug trafficking.19
  • Federal disaster aid (FEMA)
    His campaign website says he secured $585 million in federal disaster recovery funding for Pasco County after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.19,20
  • Income tax on Social Security benefits
    End income tax on Social Security benefits
    His campaign website says he delivered the new $6,000 senior tax exemption and co-sponsored legislation to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits.19,20
  • Medicare coverage of new tests and services
    Add more services by law, such as permanent telehealth from home and testing and treatment by pharmacists
    His campaign website lists among his accomplishments the EASE Act, which it says extends telehealth access for seniors, and expanding the types of licensed therapists, including marriage and family therapists, who can participate in Medicare.19,20,21
  • Federal income tax rates
    His campaign website says he voted to cut taxes for working families and seniors.19
  • Targeted tax breaks for individuals and families
    Add or expand breaks for costs such as education savings, adoption and selling a home
    His campaign website says he filed the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act, which would create an above-the-line tax deduction of up to $10,000 for homeowners insurance premiums on a primary residence.19,20
  • Taxes on tips and overtime
    His campaign website says he pushed for no tax on tips and no tax on overtime.19,20
  • Children and social media
    His campaign website says he is working to give parents more tools to keep children safe online.20
  • Rules for artificial intelligence
    His campaign website says he passed the Take It Down Act, which it says gives law enforcement new tools against AI-generated child sexual abuse material.19,20
  • Veterans' disability and survivor benefits
    Expand benefits for some groups, such as combat-injured retirees with under 20 years of service and surviving spouses who remarry
    His campaign website says he is working to pass the Major Richard Star Act for combat-injured veterans.20
Kimberly Overman — 39 issues
  • Abortion law
    Legal until about 24 weeks, as under Roe v. Wade, and later to protect the woman's life or health
    Her campaign platform says she supports codifying Roe v. Wade and opposes waiting periods and parental notification requirements that it says create barriers to care.22
  • Abortion medication
    Her campaign platform says she supports access to FDA-approved medication abortion, including mifepristone and misoprostol, without delay or obstruction.22
  • Birth control and IVF
    Her campaign platform says she supports protecting access to contraception, emergency contraception, IVF and fertility treatment.22,23
  • Government funding and abortion
    Let Medicaid and other public programs cover abortion (ending the Hyde Amendment)
    Her campaign platform says she supports public funding for family planning and abortion services.22
  • Who sets abortion law
    A national law making abortion legal in every state, at least until viability, as under Roe v. Wade
    Her campaign platform says she supports codifying Roe v. Wade and restoring federal protections for reproductive freedom.22,23
  • Discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity
    Pass broad protections such as the Equality Act
    Her campaign platform says she supports the Equality Act and will co-sponsor and advocate for it.24
  • Voting Rights Act protections
    Restore and widen protections by law, such as federal approval of voting changes in places with a history of discrimination (for example, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act)
    Her campaign platform says she supports strengthening the Voting Rights Act, including through the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.16,17,25
  • Collective bargaining for public employees
    Restore bargaining rights at the federal agencies the 2025 order excluded, as the House-passed Protect America's Workforce Act would
    Her campaign platform says she supports collective bargaining rights for public-sector workers, including restoring and protecting bargaining rights for federal employees and Veterans Affairs workers.26
  • Federal minimum wage
    Her campaign platform says she supports raising the national minimum wage and indexing it to inflation.26
  • Gig worker status
    Her campaign platform says she supports requiring accurate classification of workers.26
  • Union organizing rules
    Make it easier to form a union (for example, the PRO Act)
    Her campaign platform says she supports the PRO Act and workers' right to organize and bargain collectively.26
  • Student loan forgiveness
    Her campaign platform says she supports student debt relief, Pell Grants and affordable community college.15
  • US Department of Education
    Keep the department and its programs, or expand it
    Her campaign platform says she will oppose efforts to eliminate or weaken the federal role in protecting educational access, special education, civil rights and financial aid, and supports more federal investment in public education.15
  • Drawing district lines (redistricting)
    Have independent commissions, not lawmakers, draw district lines
    Her campaign platform says she supports independent, nonpartisan redistricting commissions.16,25
  • Stock trading by members of Congress
    Ban members themselves from trading individual stocks
    Her campaign platform says she supports banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks while in office and strengthening financial disclosure rules.17
  • Voting by mail
    Her campaign platform says she supports protecting voting by mail and early voting.25
  • Conservation and development on federal lands
    Her campaign platform says she supports land conservation and protection of the Florida Wildlife Corridor.27,28
  • Child care costs
    Her campaign platform says she supports expanding access to affordable child care and investing in early childhood education.18,28
  • Paid family and medical leave
    Her campaign platform says she supports expanding paid family leave.18
  • Same-sex marriage
    Keep same-sex marriage legal in every state
    Her campaign platform says she supports marriage equality.24
  • Aid to Ukraine
    Her campaign platform says she supports Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and right to defend itself.13
  • Foreign aid
    Her campaign platform says she supports humanitarian aid, civilian protection efforts and refugee assistance.13
  • Military aid to Israel
    Attach conditions, such as limits on how US weapons are used and requirements to let humanitarian aid into Gaza
    Her campaign platform says U.S. military aid and foreign assistance should comply with U.S. law, international law and human rights standards, and that U.S. tax dollars should never contribute to human rights violations or harm to civilians.13
  • Who decides on military action
    Require Congress to approve military action in advance, except to defend against an attack
    Her campaign platform says she supports requiring congressional authorization for military action.13
  • AR-15-style rifles
    Her campaign platform lists restrictions on military-style assault weapons and large-capacity magazines among her gun safety priorities.29
  • Background checks for gun sales
    Require checks for all gun sales, including private sales (with exceptions such as gifts between family members)
    Her campaign platform lists universal background checks among her gun safety priorities.29
  • Red flag laws
    Adopt more red flag laws, including a national one
    Her campaign platform lists red flag laws with due process protections among her gun safety priorities.29
  • Health insurance system
    Her campaign platform says she supports strengthening the Affordable Care Act and protecting Medicare and Medicaid.23
  • Zoning and new housing
    Her campaign platform says she supports expanding the housing supply, reducing unnecessary barriers to housing construction, encouraging mixed-income housing and allowing more housing near reliable transit.18
  • Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers
    Her campaign platform says she supports protection for Dreamers, along with secure borders, due process and family unity.30
  • Passenger trains and Amtrak
    Her campaign platform says she supports serious evaluation of commuter rail service on existing rail corridors where it makes sense.18
  • Medicare Advantage
    Her campaign platform says she opposes efforts to privatize Medicare in ways that weaken patient choice or shift costs to seniors.23,31
  • Medicare dental, vision and hearing coverage
    Add dental, vision and hearing coverage to traditional Medicare
    Her campaign platform says she supports adding dental, vision and hearing benefits to Medicare and preserving traditional Medicare.23,31
  • Medicare drug price negotiation
    Her campaign platform says she supports Medicare drug price negotiation, letting Medicaid negotiate drug prices too, and caps on out-of-pocket drug costs.23,31
  • Social Security benefit levels
    Her campaign platform says she opposes cutting earned Social Security benefits and privatizing Social Security.31
  • Social Security payroll tax cap
    Her campaign platform says people with very high incomes should contribute more fairly to Social Security to protect benefits for current and future generations.31
  • Social Security retirement age
    Her campaign platform says she opposes raising the Social Security retirement age in ways that harm workers.31
  • DC statehood and self-government
    Make most of DC a state, with two senators and a voting House member
    Her campaign platform says she supports DC statehood.16
  • Puerto Rico's political status
    Her campaign platform says she supports Puerto Rico's right to self-determination.16
Branden Scrivener — 2 issues
  • Term limits for Congress
    Shorter limits, such as three House terms (six years) and two Senate terms (12 years)
    His campaign website says all political offices need strict term limits and that eight years is enough for the House.14
  • Data centers and electricity costs
    Require data centers to pay the full cost of the power plants and lines they need
    His campaign website says Floridians should not pay for AI data centers.14

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.