Polling Average
15%10%5%0%
12.8%
11.9%
5.2%
Republican
Catalina Lauf
FL-19 Republican nominee?
$22.6K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age33 years old (May 3, 1993)
GenderFemale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundPolitical candidate
EducationMcHenry County College (associate degree)
Notable personal detailsCatalina Lauf is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida's 19th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She is a former Trump administration official and has described herself as a former adviser at the U.S. Department of Commerce. She has also been an entrepreneur and has described co-founding a children's health company with her sister. She is based in Bonita Springs, Florida.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and pro-growth tax policy, including expanding the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and favors a regulatory and tax environment that benefits small businesses and economic growth. Has pledged to reduce entitlement spending and create a more business-friendly climate.
Healthcare
The candidate opposes single‑payer/Medicare‑for‑All and has taken positions opposing expansions of Medicare authority such as provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act; her public materials and campaign history align with Republican market‑oriented healthcare reforms rather than major public expansions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement while emphasizing legal immigration; frames current Democratic policies as enabling an open-border crisis and calls for cracking down on illegal immigration. Positions emphasize protecting communities through tougher border measures rather than proposing expanded pathways or broad regularization.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes abortion and describes herself as pro‑life; opposes federal funding for abortion-related services and supports alternatives such as pregnancy resource centers. Her past campaign materials characterized her as a vocal opponent of late‑term and partial‑birth abortion and said taxpayer funds should not be used to fund organizations that provide abortion services. Some campaign pages stating these positions were later removed or edited.
Climate & Energy
Supports energy independence and economic policies that prioritize lower costs and reduced regulation; emphasizes protecting local coastlines while criticizing Democratic energy policies and opposed the Inflation Reduction Act. Positions favor market-driven solutions and border/security/economic priorities over aggressive federal climate regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate opposes federal legislation that she views as infringing on the Second Amendment and has described herself as firmly against such measures. Her campaign and past statements have emphasized support for gun rights and personal firearm ownership.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 4, 2026
Catalina Lauf is in the news as a candidate in the crowded race for Florida’s 19th Congressional District, which opened up after Byron Donalds decided to run for governor. The contest is still unsettled, with several Republican candidates competing and no clear frontrunner yet. She was also mentioned in a separate local political dispute tied to a lawsuit involving former WINK News meteorologist Matt Devitt, where she accused opponent Jim Schwartzel of being linked to Devitt’s firing, which Schwartzel denies.
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Polls
FL-19 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
FL-19 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Catalina Lauf for FL-19 Republican nominee?
GatorPAC
Public endorsement
GatorPAC endorsed Catalina Lauf for U.S. House in Florida's 19th Congressional District.
Anna Paulina Luna
Public figure
Anna Paulina Luna endorsed Catalina Lauf for Florida's 19th Congressional District race.
Anna Paulina Luna
Political organization
Anna Paulina Luna endorsed Catalina Lauf in her campaign for Florida's open 19th Congressional District seat.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$974.9K
$731.1K
$487.4K
$243.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$974.9K
$390.1K
$584.7K
$39.0K
Source: FEC