Candidate · November 3, 2026
Alexander Cooke
On the ballot for U.S. House · Florida's 21st District
- raised through Oct 14, 2026
- $30K
- cash on hand
- $1,384
- issues with public statements
- 13
§1On the ballot
Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.
| Office | U.S. House · Florida's 21st District1, |
|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | No Party Affiliation1, |
| Status | Challenger |
| Also on the ballot |
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§2Who they are
Why this matters: Background and experience help you judge how someone might do the job. These come from public records and the candidate's own materials.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Alexander Cooke earned a bachelor of science degree in finance from Fairfield University and worked in finance, including on Wall Street.5 He founded Optimist Capital, a registered investment adviser that serves families and institutions on the Treasure Coast, and became its CEO.5,
Why they say they're running
His campaign website says he is running as a Florida-first independent with no party and no corporate PAC money, to fight for affordable living, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and clean water.6
Websites and accounts
- Campaign websitealexcookeforcongress.com6,
7 - Facebookfacebook.com/Cookeforflorida6
- Instagraminstagram.com/alexanderrcooke6
- X (Twitter)x.com/alexanderRcooke6
- LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/alexanderrcooke6
§3What they've said on the issues
Why this matters: These are positions the candidate has stated publicly — on their campaign website or in public statements — summarized in plain words with a link to where they said it. Issues they haven't spoken about publicly are left out.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Each issue has its own range of views. A position is marked on that range only when the candidate's own statement clearly matches one option; there is no overall left–right score.
Health Care
His campaign website says he would cosponsor a permanent extension of the enhanced ACA premium tax credits.8,
- Don't bring back the larger credits
- Instead of the larger credits, give the aid to people directly, such as deposits into health savings accounts
- Bring them back for a limited time, such as through 2028, with or without changes such as income limits or minimum premiums
- Bring back the larger credits permanently
Taxes and Budget
His campaign website says he would restore and expand a federal disaster mitigation tax credit, with a $5,000 credit per home for hardening measures such as impact windows, roof straps and elevation.8
His campaign website says he would stop spending that he says threatens retirement security.6
His campaign website lists lowering insurance costs and property taxes among the issues where he stands.6
Housing
His campaign website says federal housing dollars should reward housing production but never preempt local land-use decisions, that he would back tax credits and federal loan guarantees for accessory dwelling units and missing-middle housing, and that he opposes federal zoning preemption from either party.10
His campaign website lists stopping institutional buyers from swallowing starter homes among his priorities for Florida homeowners.6
Infrastructure and Transportation
His campaign website says he would vote yes on the next infrastructure bill if it is substantive.11
Foreign Policy and Defense
His campaign website says every foreign-aid supplemental should expire on its own and come back for a new up-or-down vote.11
Courts, Rights and Civil Liberties
His campaign website says he would make federal agencies obtain a probable-cause warrant before searching Section 702 collection for an American's communications.12
- Don't renew it, or replace it with much narrower authority
- Renew it, but require a warrant to search the collected records for Americans' communications
- Renew it without major changes
Economy, Jobs and Trade
His campaign website says he would work to expand access to SBA-backed capital for entrepreneurs and cut federal red tape on small businesses.6,
- Expand SBA loans, research awards and contracting help for small businesses
- Keep the programs near their current size
- Shrink the SBA or close it, leaving small business lending to private lenders
Social Security and Medicare
His campaign website says there should be no benefit cuts, no raising of the retirement age and no privatization of Social Security.6
- Raise the full retirement age
- Keep it at 67
His campaign website says he would let Medicare negotiate drug prices directly.6
§4Money
Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left. Outside groups that spend on their own, without coordinating with the campaign, report that too.
Reported to the Federal Election Commission for the 2025–2026 election cycle, through October 14, 2026.14
| Raised | $30,244 |
|---|---|
| Spent | $28,860 |
| Cash on hand | $1,384 |
| Debts owed by the campaign | $19,995 |
Where the money came from
§5Financial disclosures
Why this matters: Federal candidates and members of Congress must report their assets, income, debts and outside jobs, and members must report stock trades. These filings show possible conflicts of interest.
- Candidate financial disclosure report15filed Jul 19, 2026