Mark Heggestad
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida
$3.7K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
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$3.7KAUG 25, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleProject manager
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationFlorida
BackgroundProject manager
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Notable personal detailsMark Peter Heggestad is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has described a career focused on managing complex projects and strengthening organizations. He has also described decades of experience as a football official. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding federal investment in healthcare, education, and housing, including backing a single‑payer healthcare system and measures to lower everyday costs; emphasizes strengthening fair wages and consumer protections while opposing unnecessary tariffs. These positions indicate support for expanded government programs and interventions to address affordability and economic equity.
Healthcare
Supports a single‑payer healthcare system guaranteeing comprehensive care for every resident, expanding coverage, lowering prescription drug prices, eliminating surprise bills, and removing out‑of‑pocket costs at the point of care. Prioritizes strengthening community health systems and treating healthcare as a human right.
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Immigration & Border
Supports modernizing immigration laws with humane enforcement and clear pathways that keep families together, including fair pathways to citizenship for contributors who work and pay taxes, while endorsing targeted border security focused on stopping violent criminals and dangerous drugs.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports federal protections for reproductive freedom and expanded access to women’s healthcare, with decisions to remain between patients and their doctors. Prioritizes prevention through comprehensive sex education and ensuring affordable, accessible contraception. Advocates for protecting reproductive autonomy at the federal level.
Climate & Energy
Supports environmental sustainability measures including reducing pollution, expanding renewable energy, opposing offshore drilling, and safeguarding waterways; emphasizes conserving Florida’s natural resources for future generations. Positions favor clean-energy incentives and conservation while not calling for explicit aggressive measures like phasing out all fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks, safe‑storage laws, gun safety training, community violence‑prevention programs, and restrictions on AR‑style and high‑capacity firearms alongside investments in mental‑health and crisis services.
Endorsements
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Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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