FL-05 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBiomedical engineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundBiomedical engineer
EducationTulane University — B.S. in Engineering
Notable personal detailsRachel Grage is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has worked as a biomedical engineer and has been active in local civic leadership, including serving as president of her homeowner’s association. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering from Tulane University.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports lowering healthcare premiums and prescription costs, maintaining federal cost-sharing supports, and expanding access to and affordability of coverage while protecting Medicare and access to healthcare services.
Immigration & Border
Supports secure borders through "smart, efficient enforcement" while also advocating for a fair, humane immigration system that respects due process and dignity.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protection of personal privacy and access to healthcare and is aligned with local reproductive-rights advocacy groups. She has been listed among local NOW leaders and appears on voter guides showing endorsements from feminist organizations, indicating pro‑reproductive-rights positions. Public materials do not provide a detailed policy prescription (e.g., on gestational limits or federal codification).
Climate & Energy
Supports protecting Florida’s environment through defending coastal ecosystems, expanding conservation funding, and investing in disaster resilience; frames climate-related policies around resilience and environmental protection rather than aggressive fossil-fuel phaseouts. Positions emphasize conservation and preparedness for climate impacts.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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