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Republican
Madison Cawthorn
FL-19 Republican nominee?
$14.0K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age30 years old (Aug 1, 1995)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundPolitician
EducationPatrick Henry College (attended; political science)
Notable personal detailsDavid Madison Cawthorn is an American Republican politician who served as the U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 11th congressional district from 2021 to 2023. He attended Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia, and has worked as a business owner. After losing the 2022 Republican primary in North Carolina, he later announced a bid for Florida’s 19th congressional district.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Opposes tax increases proposed by Democrats and argues that raising taxes (including on capital gains and income) would harm the economy; supported policies and votes aligned with lower taxes and limited government spending. Voting and advocacy record shows consistent opposition to major Democratic tax-and-spend measures.
Healthcare
Supports market-based healthcare reforms focused on increasing competition and reducing insurer market power, opposes abolishing Medicare, and advocates eliminating waste to streamline benefits. Emphasizes free‑market solutions rather than expansion of government programs or single‑payer approaches.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement (often summarized as “walls and doors”) while endorsing legal immigration; emphasizes stopping illegal immigration, human trafficking, and limiting benefits for undocumented migrants. Has sponsored legislation to restrict federal funding related to transportation of undocumented immigrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes himself as pro‑life and states that life begins at conception, supporting legal protections beginning at conception. He cosponsored and supported multiple federal measures to restrict abortion (including fetal heartbeat bans, prohibitions on certain procedures, and bans on taxpayer‑funded abortions).
Climate & Energy
The candidate expresses skepticism about the severity of human-driven climate change and has a low lifetime score from environmental advocacy groups for votes supporting climate and clean-energy measures. Public statements describe climate change as "pretty minimal," and his congressional voting record shows opposition to multiple climate-related proposals.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate opposes expanded gun regulations and defended unfettered Second Amendment rights on the House floor. He voted against federal measures including an assault-weapons ban and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and has high ratings from gun-rights organizations.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 19, 2026
Madison Cawthorn is in the news because he is running in the crowded 2026 race for Florida’s 19th Congressional District. The seat opened up after Byron Donalds decided to run for governor, and the Republican primary is expected to be the main contest. The field also includes Jim Oberweis, Jim Schwartzel, and Catalina Lauf, and there is no clear frontrunner yet.
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Polls
FL-19 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$519.5K
$389.7K
$259.8K
$129.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$519.5K
$232.8K
$286.8K
$19.1K
Source: FEC
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