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Democrat
Leela Gray
FL-13 Democratic nominee?
$64.5K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
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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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.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
FL-13 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Leela Gray for FL-13 Democratic nominee?
EMILY's List
Public endorsement
EMILY's List endorsed Leela Gray for Florida's 13th Congressional District.
Steny Hoyer
Public figure
Steny Hoyer endorsed Leela Gray in Florida's 13th Congressional District primary.
Lois Frankel
Public figure
Lois Frankel endorsed Leela Gray in Florida's 13th Congressional District bid.
Ted Lieu
Public figure
Ted Lieu endorsed Leela Gray in Florida's 13th Congressional District race.
Jim Davis
Public figure
Jim Davis endorsed Leela Gray for Florida's 13th Congressional District.
Alex Sink
Public figure
Alex Sink endorsed Leela Gray for Florida's 13th Congressional District.
Pat Ryan
Public figure
Pat Ryan endorsed Leela Gray in Florida's 13th Congressional District race.
Ben Diamond
Public figure
Ben Diamond endorsed Leela Gray in Florida's 13th Congressional District race.
Jason Crow
Public figure
Jason Crow endorsed Leela Gray for Florida's 13th Congressional District.
New Politics
Public figure
New Politics endorsed Leela Gray for Congress in Florida's 13th Congressional District.
Joe Ayoub
Public figure
Joe Ayoub endorsed Leela Gray for Florida's 13th Congressional District.
Whitney Fox
Public figure
Whitney Fox endorsed Leela Gray in Florida's 13th Congressional District race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.1M
$813.5K
$542.3K
$271.2K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.1M
$765.1K
$319.5K
$17.8K
Source: FEC
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