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James Stockton

James Stockton

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Overview

Current rolePastor

PartyDemocratic

LocationFlorida

BackgroundPastor

Notable personal detailsJames David Stockton III is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. He has run for the seat in the 2024 cycle and filed again for the 2026 cycle. He is a pastor and has been described as serving as senior pastor at Greater New Hope Church in the Ocala/Silver Springs Shores area.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports preserving Social Security and Medicare, increasing funding for mental-health and substance-abuse treatment, lowering prescription drug costs, and expanding access through an "Affordable Health Care" initiative; advocates that healthcare be a core campaign priority within a broader platform.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate's campaign platform lists "Rights of Women" and states support for women’s reproductive rights as part of his HERE agenda. Public questionnaires and voter guides show limited or no detailed answers on specific abortion policies, with several questions left unanswered.

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Climate & Energy

James Stockton describes man-made climate change as a global threat that requires urgent political action and includes environmental/energy issues as part of his campaign priorities. His public statements emphasize environmental energy alongside healthcare, education, and rights for women, and his voter guide profile states support for urgent climate action.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports gun safety measures and has been endorsed by a gun-safety advocacy group; has described gun control as a national issue he wishes to address.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 18, 2026

James Stockton is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 House race fundraising picture. The report says Democrats outraised Republican incumbents in several competitive districts, including some in Florida and other battleground states. The broader race is being shaped by fundraising, polling, and possible redistricting changes.

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Map Shows Where Democrats Massively Outraising Republican Incumbents

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Endorsements

FL-06 Democratic nominee?

Endorsers of James Stockton for FL-06 Democratic nominee?

Texas AFL-CIO COPE

Labor organization

Texas AFL-CIO COPE endorsed James Stockton

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$33.5K
$25.2K
$16.8K
$8.4K
$0

2024

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2024

$33.5K
$62.09
$33.5K
$1.4K

Cycle 2026

$2.5K
$2.0K
$523.49
$87.25

Source: FEC

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