Darren McAuley
FL-12 Democratic nominee?
$640.53
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePhysician (sports medicine / neuromusculoskeletal medicine; DO)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationFlorida
BackgroundPhysician (sports medicine / neuromusculoskeletal medicine; DO)
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EducationVassar College — Biology (undergraduate, 1997)
Notable personal detailsDarren McAuley is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 12th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a physician (DO) and an Air National Guard colonel who has served as Florida’s State Air Surgeon. His professional background includes work with the Veterans Health Administration and academic leadership in osteopathic medical education.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports a fully functioning federal government that responsibly funds programs such as Veterans Affairs, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security, and seeks reforms to lower healthcare costs while defending existing entitlement programs. Emphasizes protecting federal funding from cuts and avoiding harmful shutdowns that would disrupt services.
Healthcare
Darren McAuley opposes Republican proposals to cut Medicaid and frames protecting Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act as priorities. He emphasizes lowering health care costs and expanding access to affordable care as a policy focus. His public statements and campaign materials characterize government programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA as important to maintain and fund.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways and fair asylum processes while also prioritizing border security through improved training for border and customs agents and updated technology; emphasizes diplomacy and addressing root causes of migration alongside protecting community safety.
Climate & Energy
Supports policies to expand clean energy and reduce costs for households, including eliminating taxes on proven and affordable clean energy like solar and wind, and backing federal climate legislation to accelerate clean energy investment. Accepts transitional measures rather than an explicit call to immediately phase out all fossil fuels.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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