FL-19 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationHamilton College (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsVictor Manuel Arias is an attorney and community leader in Southwest Florida and a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida's 19th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is the owner and managing/principal attorney of Arias Law Firm, P.A., and has served on community and nonprofit boards including Suncoast Credit Union leadership. He earned a B.A. from Hamilton College and a J.D. from SUNY Buffalo Law School.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Victor Arias’ campaign emphasizes supporting small businesses (access to capital, reduced regulatory burden) and protecting families from rising costs through affordable housing and fair wages. The platform highlights infrastructure investment and consumer protections (e.g., fighting corporate price gouging) but does not state specific tax proposals or clear positions on raising or cutting taxes.
Healthcare
Supports expanding government-driven measures to lower healthcare costs and increase access, including expanded Medicare drug price negotiation, limits on out-of-pocket prescription costs, eliminating surprise medical bills, protecting Medicare for older Americans, and expanding access to care for veterans.
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Immigration & Border
Victor Arias has criticized the U.S. immigration system as outdated and inhumane and signals support for more humane immigration policies and reform. His campaign materials emphasize justice and community advocacy, consistent with a reform-oriented, humanitarian approach to immigration policy.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Public campaign materials for Victor Arias do not clearly state a position on abortion or reproductive rights. A local blog post reports that he has “explicitly take[n] a stand in favor of women’s right to choose,” but that claim is not mirrored on his official campaign issues pages or major press coverage found in this search.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal investment in water-quality and ecosystem restoration for Southwest Florida, including full federal funding for Everglades restoration, Lake Okeechobee discharge reform, and research to combat red tide. Does not state broader national climate commitments (e.g., emissions targets, Green New Deal–style policies, or carbon pricing) on the campaign site.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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