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Democrat
Dale Holness
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida
$220.1K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
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1%chance to win
$220.1KAUG 25, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer Commissioner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundPolitician
Notable personal detailsDale V.C. Holness is a Democratic politician and former local elected official in Broward County, Florida. He served on the Broward County Commission representing District 9 from 2010 to 2022 and previously served on the Lauderhill City Commission from 2004 to 2010. He was selected by fellow commissioners to serve as Mayor of Broward County for the 2019–2020 term and has been a candidate for Florida's 20th Congressional District.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes economic development, supports measures to improve wages and economic opportunity (including advocating a $15 minimum wage in past coverage), and prioritizes policies to expand access to housing and healthcare. His campaign platform focuses on strengthening households, businesses, and homeownership as drivers of local economic growth.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare and mental-health services, strengthening Social Security and ensuring seniors can obtain affordable supplemental insurance to cover costs not paid by Medicare. Emphasizes pandemic-era public health actions and local efforts to expand services for vulnerable populations. Positions favor government programs to broaden access rather than privatization or repeal of existing programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigrant inclusion and expanded legal pathways such as citizenship assistance and Temporary Protected Status redesignation while also saying Congress should address illegal entry and safe return processes; emphasizes treating migrants with dignity and integrating lawful arrivals into communities.
Climate & Energy
Supports local climate action and resilience initiatives, has participated in county climate and energy programs, and has promoted renewable energy and sustainability projects while in Broward County office.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports local measures to reduce gun violence including voluntary sales/marketing safeguards for gun dealers and county efforts to pursue sensible gun regulations such as background-check-related steps and limits on certain accessories while working within legal constraints. Has backed county actions seeking authority to enact additional public-safety firearm measures after the Parkland shooting.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Dale Holness is in the news because Florida’s redrawn 20th Congressional District has created a crowded Democratic primary. He is one of several Black Democratic candidates challenging Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in a district that was reshaped by the new map. The race has raised concerns about vote splitting and Black representation as the qualifying deadline approaches.
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Articles
CTChicago Tribune2 months ago
How redistricting pit Wasserman Schultz against FL Democrats
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TNThe New York Times2 months ago
How Redistricting Pit Wasserman Schultz Against Black Democrats in Florida
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WEWashington Examiner1 day ago
Elijah Manley rips white Dem's bid for majority
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer2 months ago
How redistricting pitted Wasserman Schultz against Black Democrats in Florida
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.2M
$924.5K
$616.3K
$308.2K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.2M
$19.2K
$1.2M
$50.6K
Cycle 2024
$0.00
$19.1K
$120.00
$5.00
Cycle 2026
$380.8K
$330.6K
$69.2K
$3.8K
Source: FEC
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