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Democrat
Dale Holness
Democrat
Dale Holness
FL-20 Democratic nominee?
$12.1K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommissioner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundReal estate broker
Notable personal detailsDale V.C. Holness is a Florida politician and real estate broker who served on the Broward County Commission representing District 9, and was elected by the commission to serve as Mayor of Broward County in 2019. Before joining the county commission, he served on the Lauderhill City Commission (including terms as vice mayor). He is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 20th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies aimed at economic equity and growth for working families and small businesses, including raising the living wage, expanded healthcare, and directing increased federal resources and funding support to minority- and women-owned small businesses.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening Medicare and expanding access to healthcare, including mental health services and programs that help lower costs and expand coverage for working families.
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigrant inclusion and naturalization assistance, including monthly citizenship drives and advocacy for Temporary Protected Status redesignations. Advocates for immigration rules that protect the country while treating entrants with dignity and providing integration opportunities. Also says Congress should address illegal entry and establish solutions for safe return when people cannot lawfully stay.
Climate & Energy
Supports local clean-energy and climate adaptation initiatives and has participated in county-level solar and sustainability programs. Has publicly engaged with Broward County climate and energy planning efforts focused on renewable energy and resilience. No evidence found of opposition to climate policy or support for aggressive fossil-fuel expansion.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports measures to limit access to firearms that could reduce gun violence while recognizing lawful gun ownership; has backed voluntary local safeguards for gun sellers and cautioned against relaxing gun regulations. Emphasizes public safety alongside law enforcement and community-focused reforms.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.2M
$924.5K
$616.3K
$308.2K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.2M
$19.2K
$1.2M
$50.6K
Cycle 2024
$0.00
$19.1K
$120.00
$5.00
Cycle 2026
$306.5K
$312.7K
$12.9K
$861.72
Source: FEC
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