FL-13 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundAttorney
Notable personal detailsEarle Ford is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is an attorney and former prosecutor in Florida’s 9th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office. He has described his background as including service in the U.S. Army (2012–2015) and prior work as an IRS tax specialist/federal watchdog.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports holding wealthy individuals and corporations accountable for tax avoidance and closing tax loopholes, and prioritizes public investment in programs such as universal healthcare, free community college, and expanded public services. Positions emphasize reducing economic inequality and confronting corporate and insurance industry practices that contribute to financial inequality.
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare and describes healthcare as a right rather than a privilege; advocates establishing universal healthcare coverage. Emphasizes affordable healthcare as a campaign priority.
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Immigration & Border
Supports abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and advocates for ending current enforcement practices that he and allies view as abusive, indicating a priority on dismantling or fundamentally changing federal immigration enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports reproductive rights and describes defending reproductive rights as a campaign priority. The campaign frames healthcare as a right and lists 'Reproductive Rights' among its key issue areas. No detailed policy text on specific limits or federal codification was found on campaign pages reviewed.
Climate & Energy
The candidate says he will "tackle the climate crisis head-on" and lists "Climate & Clean Energy" among campaign priorities but provides no detailed policy proposals or specific targets on emissions, fossil fuels, or clean energy transition. Public coverage of the campaign emphasizes broader themes (accountability, economic fairness) without substantive climate policy details.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports a package of gun-violence prevention measures including universal background checks, red flag laws, waiting periods, bans on high-capacity magazines, and restrictions on certain ammunition types. His campaign frames ending gun violence as a priority.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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