FL-05 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleProject manager
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundProject manager
Notable personal detailsMark Peter Heggestad is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House representing Florida’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described a professional background in project management (including holding the Project Management Professional credential) and experience as a football official. He is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and his campaign emphasizes strengthening families, protecting democracy, and improving government accountability.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes affordability, federal investment in programs like education and workforce development, and lowering costs such as rent, food, and tariffs; the campaign site does not state explicit tax-rate proposals or clear support for raising or cutting taxes on specific groups.
Healthcare
Supports expanding coverage, lowering prescription drug prices, strengthening community health systems, and protecting reproductive healthcare access; endorses federal protections for reproductive freedom and increased access to contraception and comprehensive sex education.
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Immigration & Border
Supports creating fair pathways to citizenship for people who work and pay taxes, favors humane immigration reform while also backing targeted border security measures to stop violent criminals and drugs.
Climate & Energy
Supports U.S. leadership in international climate agreements (e.g., the Paris Accord), investment in clean energy (solar, wind, batteries, hydrogen), resilient infrastructure, and environmental justice; opposes offshore drilling and prioritizes protections for the St. Johns River and communities vulnerable to extreme weather.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger gun safety measures, including reducing the availability of AR-style and other high-capacity firearms frequently used in mass shootings. Also supports pairing firearm restrictions with investments in accessible mental health care and crisis intervention services to improve public safety.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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