FL-19 Republican nominee?
4dJim Oberweis has raised $4,360,995.58 this cycle, while Jim Schwartzel holds the odds lead for the Florida-19 Republican nomination.
12%
FL-19 Republican nominee?
$17.1K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age80 years old (Jun 10, 1946)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundBusiness executive
EducationB.A., University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Notable personal detailsJames (Jim) Oberweis is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 19th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He previously served in the Illinois Senate representing the 25th District (2013–2021) and is known for his work in business and investment management, including leadership of the Oberweis Dairy brand and Oberweis Asset Management. He earned a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and earlier worked as a junior high school teacher.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Advocates limiting federal government size and spending, opposing new taxes, and restoring fiscal discipline to reduce deficits and national debt. Commits to protecting taxpayers by opposing income-tax increases and cutting federal bureaucracy to promote economic growth. Supports policies aimed at lowering taxes and restricting government to core functions.
Healthcare
Supports market-based health reforms including portable insurance and health savings accounts, opposes broad federal healthcare expansions, and has previously called for repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Advocates limiting federal spending on healthcare and restricting taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the southern border through enhanced barriers, technological monitoring, and increased Border Patrol staffing; opposes taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants and favors employer verification like E‑Verify. Backs legal immigration and targeted seasonal visas (H‑2A/H‑2B) while opposing illegal entry and measures that let people ‘cut the line.’
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports the right to life and believes once human life is determined in the womb it must be protected; favors reasonable restrictions on abortion such as parental notification and a ban on late-term abortions.
Climate & Energy
Supports U.S. energy independence through increased domestic oil and gas exploration and production while endorsing research and development toward cost‑efficient renewable energy; opposes federal actions that block fossil fuel infrastructure. Emphasizes market choice for vehicles and gradual transition rather than aggressive regulatory mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate states strong support for the Second Amendment, endorses Constitutional Carry laws, and emphasizes enforcing existing gun laws while opposing additional federal restrictions. The campaign frames gun ownership as an absolute right for self-defense.
Latest Insights
FL-19 Republican nominee?
14dJim Oberweis has raised $4,360,995.58 this cycle, while Catalina Lauf holds the lead in the latest odds at 13% for the FL-19 Republican nominee race.
13%
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 9, 2026
Jim Oberweis is in the news because he is running in the crowded 2026 race for Florida’s 19th Congressional District, which opened after Byron Donalds decided to run for governor. The district is heavily Republican, and the primary is expected to decide the seat. Recent reporting says the field includes several notable candidates, but there is no clear frontrunner yet.
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Polls
FL-19 Republican nominee?
Polling Average
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7.5%
7%
6%
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$4.4M
$3.3M
$2.2M
$1.1M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$4.4M
$3.0M
$1.4M
$93.1K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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