James Stockton
FL-06 Democratic nominee?
$11.5K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePastor
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
BackgroundPastor
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Notable personal detailsJames David Stockton III is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. He is a pastor and has served as senior pastor of Greater New Hope Church in Ocala. He previously led the Marion County NAACP branch and has been involved in local homelessness services leadership in Marion County.
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Positions
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.
Fundraising
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Cycle 2026
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