James Martin
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida
FL-21 Democratic nominee?
$56.1K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
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James Martin is trading at 100% to win the FL-21 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Coast Guard officer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundU.S. Coast Guard officer
Notable personal detailsJames T. Martin is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 21st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and lieutenant commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, with experience in maritime security and counter-trafficking missions. He has also worked in national security roles, including service as Executive Secretary in the Office of the Vice President’s Office of National Security Affairs.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
James Martin emphasizes lowering the cost of living for working families and small businesses through actions like ending tariffs that raise grocery prices, using antitrust enforcement against corporate consolidation, and expanding access to capital for small and minority-owned businesses. He also supports a public option for healthcare and says he will not vote to cut Social Security, Medicare, or veterans’ benefits.
Healthcare
James Martin supports a public option and says healthcare is a human right. He also says people who like their union or employer coverage should be able to keep it, and he opposes policies that would take existing coverage away.
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Immigration & Border
Supports overhauling the immigration system in a way that is safe, fair, transparent, and humane. The platform calls for more immigration judges to clear asylum backlogs, a workable path to legal status for long-term residents, and fixing the visa system while still supporting border security.
Climate & Energy
James Martin’s campaign emphasizes environmental protection through clean water and Everglades restoration. He says he will clean up Lake Okeechobee, stop toxic discharges to the St. Lucie Estuary and Indian River Lagoon, and not compromise bedrock environmental laws.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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