Florida's 19th Congressional District (FL-19)
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Byron Donalds, a Republican, has represented the district since 2021.
The district includes parts of Lee and Collier counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 808,421, a median household income of $81,319, and a median age of 53.6. Of residents 25 and older, 37.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
2026 redistricting
Florida uses a new congressional map in 2026: EOGPCRP2026, enacted May 4, 2026.
The 2026 election for FL-19 uses the new map's FL-19; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).
2026 election
Donalds is running for governor of Florida in 2026 instead of seeking re-election (announced Feb 25, 2025).
16 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 FL-19 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Oberweis | Republican | $5,326,140 | $2,244,531 | Jul 29 |
| Chris Collins | Republican | $3,410,000 | $947,580 | Jul 29 |
| Jim Schwartzel | Republican | $2,065,485 | $181,899 | Jul 29 |
| Catalina Lauf | Republican | $1,674,013 | $102,830 | Jul 29 |
| Madison Cawthorn | Republican | $874,630 | $146,194 | Jul 29 |
| Ola Nesheswat Hawatmeh | Republican | $391,537 | $99,676 | Jul 29 |
| John Strand | Republican | $135,297 | $3,452 | Jul 29 |
| Mike Pedersen | Republican | $74,708 | $12,384 | Jul 29 |
| Howard Lee Sapp | Democratic | $53,596 | -$1,710 | Jul 29 |
| Victor M. Arias | Democratic | $45,356 | $19,203 | Jul 29 |
| Gregory Bukowski | Republican | $21,338 | $2,575 | Jul 29 |
| Robert M. Neeld Jr. | Democratic | $15,000 | $4,045 | Jul 29 |
| Linda J. Sawyer | Republican | $11,550 | $161 | Sep 1 |
| Seth Haskin | No party affiliation | $8,000 | $775 | Jun 30 |
| John Robert Fratto | Republican | $631 | $0 | Feb 26 |
| Stephen W. Elliott | Republican | $25 | $0 | Dec 17 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 808,421
- Median household income
- $81,319
- Median age
- 53.6
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.6%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Florida senators
Rick ScottU.S. Senator for Florida · Republican
Ashley MoodyU.S. Senator for Florida · Republican
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- 2026 congressional map
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026