Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · Florida's 19th District

3 candidates on the ballot — an open seat, with no incumbent running.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.

Jim Schwartzel
Republican · Open seat
Victor Arias
Democrat · Open seat
Seth Haskin
No Party Affiliation · Open seat

§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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Jim SchwartzelVictor AriasSeth Haskin
Party on the ballotRepublican1,2,4Democrat1,2,5No Party Affiliation1,2,6
StatusOpen seatOpen seatOpen seat
Raised$2,828,903 through October 14, 20267$69,983 through October 14, 20268$8,000 through October 14, 20269
Cash on hand$506,2117$15,4178$6519
Outside spending$0 for · $47,879 against10Not found in the public sources we checkedNot found in the public sources we checked
Highway and transit fundingHis campaign website says he supports an inland interstate bypass connecting Immokalee and Lehigh Acres.11His campaign website lists investing in infrastructure among his published priorities, and a separate Victor Arias Explains guide says federal investment in roads, bridges, flood protection and broadband is a priority of his platform.12,13Not found in the public sources we checked
Federal income tax ratesHis campaign website says he would vote to lock in President Trump's tax cuts permanently so that families and small businesses hold on to more of their earnings.11Not found in the public sources we checkedHis campaign website says he supports ending the federal income tax by repealing the 16th Amendment.14
Federal spending levelsHis campaign website says he will vote to cut waste and balance the budget.11Not found in the public sources we checkedHis campaign website says he will work to restrain federal spending and borrowing and confront the national debt.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.

Jim Schwartzel — 4 issues
  • US Department of Education
    Close the department and move or end its programs
    His campaign website says he will work to privatize government functions, including defunding the Department of Education.11
  • Vouchers and education savings accounts
    His campaign website says he will work to privatize government functions, including expanding school choice.11
  • Oil and gas drilling on federal land and offshore
    Continue leasing, but keep some coastlines and wildlife areas off-limits
    His campaign website says he will work for an extension of the ban on oil drilling off Florida's coast.11
  • Immigration enforcement inside the country
    Deport as many people here without legal permission as possible, with or without criminal records
    His campaign website says he will stand with President Trump to secure the border, enforce immigration laws and deport those who are here illegally.11
Victor Arias — 3 issues
  • Federal disaster aid (FEMA)
    A separate Victor Arias Explains guide says his platform covers hurricane-preparedness resources and federal infrastructure for Southwest Florida, along with disaster-preparedness and recovery funding.13,15
  • Medicare drug price negotiation
    Expand it to more drugs and to people with private insurance
    A separate Victor Arias Explains guide says his published platform supports broadening Medicare's negotiation of drug prices and limiting what patients pay out of pocket for prescriptions.16
  • High-speed internet access
    A separate Victor Arias Explains guide says his platform prioritizes federal investment in broadband, along with roads, bridges and flood protection.13
Seth Haskin — 2 issues
  • Federal agencies' power to write rules
    His campaign website says he will work to restore the nondelegation doctrine and reclaim legislative authority from administrative agencies, and to limit the scope of federal regulation.14,17
  • Who decides on military action
    Require Congress to approve military action in advance, except to defend against an attack
    His campaign website says he will work to bring back Congress's constitutional authority over war and insist on clear congressional authorization before Americans are committed to hostilities.14

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