John Peters
FL-16 Republican nominee?
$192.8K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundBusiness owner
Notable personal detailsJohn Peters is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 16th congressional district for the 2026 cycle. He has been a business owner and previously ran for Florida’s 14th congressional district. His principal campaign committee is registered with the FEC as “John Peters for Congress Committee.”
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes and reducing regulations to promote economic growth, and advocates fiscal restraint including a Balanced Budget Amendment and eliminating wasteful federal spending. Emphasizes preserving Florida's no state income tax as a local benefit.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented reforms to lower costs such as increased competition, allowing importation of medications, price transparency, and expanded telehealth; affirms protection for patients with pre-existing conditions while opposing greater government interference in health decisions. Endorses keeping Medicare and Medicaid while opposing additional taxpayer-funded universal programs. Emphasizes empowering patients and providers rather than expanding federal programs.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports very restrictive limits on abortion, stating elective abortion should be allowed only in cases of rape, incest, or to save the mother’s life; opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers and favors strong safety/reporting requirements for chemical abortion drugs. Prefers that states decide federal role on abortion.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment rights while endorsing targeted restrictions for people with mental-health issues and tougher penalties for mass shooters; opposes redirecting police funding and favors robust law-enforcement approaches to public safety.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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