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Representative in Congress, District 19

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Victor Arias

 

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Seth Haskin

 

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Abortion and reproductive policy

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Artificial intelligence

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Our governance is built on the principle that no one is above the law. I will enforce existing statutes with integrity and protect the rights of every citizen with no bias towards any set group or class.

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Criminal justice and policing

Advocate for criminal justice reform that keeps communities safe while ensuring fairness.

Our governance is built on the principle that no one is above the law. I will enforce existing statutes with integrity and protect the rights of every citizen with no bias towards any set group or class.

In Washington, Jim will work to secure the border and stop illegal immigration, stand firmly with law enforcement and first responders, and defend free speech from the growing threat of censorship by Big Tech.

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Economy, jobs and wages

Lowering grocery prices, advocating against corporate price gouging, and creating affordable housing so SWFL workers can live where they work.

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Reducing Regulatory Overreach: Work to simplify and limit the scope of federal regulation where it exceeds constitutional boundaries or creates unnecessary burdens on citizens and small businesses.

Jim will protect our economy by opposing wasteful government spending and fighting against the socialist policies that are weakening our nation.

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Education

Ensure every family in FL-19 has access to quality public education and after-school programs.

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Jim believes in protecting traditional family values and preserving the innocence of our children. Read full quote

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Elections and voting

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I support repealing the 17th Amendment and restoring the selection of U.S. senators by state legislatures.

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He will also fight for term limits to end the ruling class of career politicians who are more beholden to special interests than the people they were elected to serve.

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Energy

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Jim Schwartzel is proud to support President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda. Read full quote

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Environment and climate

He isn't a career politician. He's running to cut the red tape for veterans, protect Medicare for seniors, and defend the water quality that drives our economy.

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He’ll fight back against outside political interest groups that threaten our environment, suppress free speech, and drive up healthcare costs.

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Families and social services

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Firearms policy

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Jim believes our rights come from God, not government. Read full quote

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Government reform

Work with members of both parties to pass legislation that directly benefits Southwest Florida.

I am running to restore limited, enumerated government, return power to the people and the states, and rebuild a Congress that remembers its proper place.

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Healthcare

Expanding Medicare drug price negotiation, capping out-of-pocket prescription costs, and ending surprise medical billing for our seniors.

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Housing

Lowering grocery prices, advocating against corporate price gouging, and creating affordable housing so SWFL workers can live where they work.

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Immigration

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With President Trump, we'll cut wasteful spending, grow our economy, finish the wall, and deport illegal immigrants.

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Infrastructure and transportation

Working across the aisle to pass infrastructure funding for roads, bridges, broadband, and hurricane disaster preparedness for FL-19.

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Anyone who drives in Southwest Florida knows our roads and infrastructure is in serious need of investment and improvement. Read full quote

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Local control

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I am running to restore limited, enumerated government, return power to the people and the states, and rebuild a Congress that remembers its proper place.

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National security and foreign policy

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I will work to restore Congress's constitutional authority over war, reduce unnecessary overseas military commitments, oppose regime-change wars, and demand clear congressional authorization before committing Americans to hostilities.

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Social Security and retirement

In FL-19, 45% of residents are over 55. Many are seniors who moved to Southwest Florida for the sunshine — but they're being squeezed by rising healthcare costs, prescription drug prices, and threats to the Medicare they paid into through a lifetime of work.

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Taxes and government spending

Fight for federal disaster preparedness and recovery funding for our hurricane-prone coast.

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I support moving toward a dollar backed by tangible monetary assets—including gold, silver, platinum, and copper to impose discipline and protect purchasing power.

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With President Trump, we'll cut wasteful spending, grow our economy, finish the wall, and deport illegal immigrants.

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Technology and privacy

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I will work to repeal the remaining unconstitutional surveillance authorities associated with the Patriot Act, strengthen warrant requirements, protect Americans' digital information, and oppose government attempts to circumvent the Fourth Amendment through new technologies or third-party data.

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In Washington, Jim will work to secure the border and stop illegal immigration, stand firmly with law enforcement and first responders, and defend free speech from the growing threat of censorship by Big Tech.

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Veterans

Slashing VA red tape, expanding healthcare access, and ensuring 60,000+ FL-19 veterans receive the benefits they earned through service.

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Emergency management

Working across the aisle to pass infrastructure funding for roads, bridges, broadband, and hurricane disaster preparedness for FL-19.

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Values and beliefs

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I am a strict constitutionalist. Before I ask whether a bill sounds good, I ask a more fundamental question: Does the Constitution give Congress the authority to do it?

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Jim Schwartzel is proud to support President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda. Read full quote

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