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Jim Schwartzel

Republican

Business owner (radio and publishing)

Jim Schwartzel is a native of Southwest Florida and a graduate of Bishop Verot High School who owns 92.5 FOX News Radio and Gulfshore Life Media1. He lists border security, term limits, lower taxes and fewer regulations, and support for President Trump among his priorities2.

Where they stand 3 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Term limitsYes, strict limits, such as three House terms and two Senate termsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says he supports term limits for members of Congress. (2026) source
    • In his Ballotpedia survey he said, "We need strict term limits." (2025) source
  • ImmigrationDeport everyone here illegally, as quickly as possiblemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says anyone entering the country illegally and breaking laws should be sent back, and the home page says he will help finish the wall and deport illegal immigrants. (2026) source
  • Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says he stands firmly against biological men competing in women's sports. (2026) source

No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Record

  • Won the Republican primary for U.S. House District 19 on August 18, 20263.
  • Qualified for the Nov 3, 2026 general election ballot in U.S. House District 193.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through July 29, 2026.

$2,065,485raised
$1,883,586spent
$181,899cash on hand

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $5,706 in gifts under $200$1,000,758
  • PACs and other political committees$9,500
  • The candidate's own money and loans$1,050,000

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. BUILD OUR FUTURE PACPAC$5,000
  2. NAB POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$2,500
  3. SALEM MEDIA GROUP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$1,000
  4. IHEART MEDIA, INC PACPAC$1,000

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 6, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (4)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Meet JimJim Schwartzel campaign
  2. PrioritiesJim Schwartzel campaign
  3. Candidate Listing for 2026 General ElectionFlorida Division of Elections
  4. Jim Schwartzel (Ballotpedia)Ballotpedia