FL-16 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBroadcast journalist
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationFlorida
BackgroundBroadcast journalist
Notable personal detailsGlenn Keith Pearson is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 16th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described his background as a former broadcast journalist and current small business owner. Pearson previously ran for Manatee County Commission (District 1) in 2024.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports universal access to healthcare and lowering prescription drug costs while defending Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Emphasizes that medical decisions should be made by patients, families, and doctors rather than politicians.
Immigration & Border
Opposes aggressive ICE enforcement and detention practices and promotes empowering people to know and defend their rights during encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The campaign emphasizes ending what it calls an ICE “occupation” of cities and protecting families from detention. No explicit policy proposals for legalization pathways or asylum reform are stated on the campaign site.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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