Polling Average
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43.8%
45.2%
Democrat
Leela Gray
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida
$12.6K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Leela Gray is trading at 28% to win the FL-13 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Army Reserve officer (retired; Brigadier General)
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationFlorida
BackgroundU.S. Army Reserve officer (retired; Brigadier General)
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Notable personal detailsLeela J. Gray is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She is a retired U.S. Army Reserve brigadier general who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate for promotion in 2015 and previously commanded the 86th Training Division. Gray’s campaign describes her as a small business leader, lawyer, and mother who has lived in the Tampa Bay area for more than 20 years.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes lowering healthcare costs and making affordable, quality care accessible for district residents but does not endorse specific major reforms such as Medicare for All or a public option on the campaign materials. Her campaign frames healthcare affordability as part of a broader cost-of-living agenda and criticizes corporate drivers of rising costs. Public coverage or privatization policy prescriptions are not specified in available statements.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Leela Gray identifies as pro-choice and supports reproductive rights.
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Climate & Energy
Supports protecting beaches, waterways, and the coastal economy and calls for a permanent ban on offshore drilling. Emphasizes treating coastal resources like critical infrastructure to safeguard local economies and communities.
Latest Polls
FL-13 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Leela Gray currently averages 43.8%, ranking second in this race, 1.4 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 43.8%Position: secondMargin: -1.4 ptsLatest poll: 51.0% (Aug 25 - 27)Polls included: 5
Average recalculated from polls through Aug 25 - 27.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.2M
$917.3K
$611.5K
$305.8K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.2M
$683.3K
$539.8K
$28.4K
Source: FEC
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