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U.S. House · FL-21 · Democratic candidate · 2026

James Martin

Democratic candidate for Florida's 21st Congressional District

Coast Guard veteran and former White House national-security aide focused on household costs, clean water, affordable care and government accountability.

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DistrictFL-21
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where James stands.

Campaign position

Lower costs and strengthen competition

  • Opposes sweeping tariffs
  • Supports antitrust enforcement and better access to capital for small businesses

Campaign position

Restore clean water and the Everglades

  • Supports Everglades restoration and a cleaner Lake Okeechobee
  • Wants to prevent toxic discharges into coastal waters

Campaign position

Strengthen congressional ethics rules

  • Supports banning congressional stock trading and insider betting
  • Wants tighter limits on the lobbying revolving door

Campaign position

Expand affordable health coverage choices

  • Supports a public insurance option alongside employer coverage
  • Wants to reform pharmacy benefit managers

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Improve immigration courts and legal pathways

  • Supports more immigration judges to clear backlogs
  • Backs legal status for longtime residents and visa reforms

Campaign position

Protect retirement and veterans' benefits

  • Opposes raising the retirement age and privatizing Social Security
  • Supports protecting Medicare and VA services

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. August 2026

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Won the Democratic primary for Florida's 21st District.

  2. 2022-2025

    Experience

    White House national-security aide

    Served as chief of staff for national security affairs and executive secretary in the Office of the Vice President.

  • Experience

    Coast Guard officer

    Served aboard four ships, including deployments in the Middle East, Caribbean and eastern Pacific.

  • Experience

    Coast Guard cutter commander

    Commanded two cutters based in Fort Pierce.

  • Experience

    Coast Guard lieutenant commander

    Continues serving in the Coast Guard Reserve.

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