FL-07 Democratic nominee?
13hThat tops Bale Dalton's previous high of 57% in the FL-07 Democratic nominee race.
74%17%
FL-07 Democratic nominee?
$1.2K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundPolitical candidate
EducationU.S. Naval Academy — B.S., Ocean Engineering
Notable personal detailsBale Dalton is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL-07). He previously served at NASA as deputy chief of staff (May 2021–December 2023) and chief of staff (January 2024–January 2025). Dalton is a U.S. Navy naval aviator and has worked in government roles including as a military legislative assistant in the U.S. Senate and as a foreign affairs officer at the U.S. Department of State.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports building on the Affordable Care Act to lower premiums, deductibles, and surprise medical bills; restore funding to Medicaid and protect Medicare and Social Security; and permit government negotiation of prescription drug prices. Also supports codifying Roe to protect reproductive healthcare access.
Climate & Energy
The candidate supports protecting Florida’s coasts and natural resources while pursuing an “all-of-the-above” energy policy that emphasizes energy independence, including natural gas and domestic solar, and lowering energy costs for consumers. The campaign frames environmental protection and meeting energy needs as compatible goals and highlights strengthening U.S. energy independence and reducing reliance on foreign energy and solar supply chains.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and describes himself as a gun owner who learned firearm safety; favors responsible, well-trained gun ownership and keeping guns out of the hands of violent criminals while ensuring police are fully funded and resourced.
Latest Insights
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$692.2K
$519.2K
$346.1K
$173.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$692.2K
$464.4K
$227.8K
$15.2K
Source: FEC
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