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Republican
Ola Hawatmeh
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida
Republican
Ola Hawatmeh
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida
FL-19 Republican nominee?
$156.5K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — FL-19 Republican nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0%chance to win
$156.5KAUG 25, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderFemale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundPolitical candidate
Notable personal detailsOla Nesheiwat Hawatmeh is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 19th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She previously worked on Capitol Hill as a senior policy advisor in the office of U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz. She has also run for elected office in New York, including a 2021 race for Dutchess County Comptroller, and was a candidate connected to New York’s 19th congressional district in 2020.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes fiscal conservatism, saying she will push back on wasteful federal spending, treat taxpayer dollars with respect, and bring federal funding to the district while holding Washington accountable. Her campaign frames her as an America First conservative committed to defending free-market and limited-government priorities.
Immigration & Border
Supports strong border enforcement, including backing a border wall and President Trump’s border security agenda; emphasizes stopping illegal immigration, cartel trafficking, and fentanyl flow into communities. Positions prioritize enforcement and security-focused measures over expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.
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Climate & Energy
Supports energy independence and prioritizes federal funding for water quality, storm protection, and resilient infrastructure while aligning with an 'America First' conservative agenda. Emphasizes opposing federal overreach and delivering disaster response and infrastructure funding rather than aggressive emissions or regulatory actions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and protection of Second Amendment rights, and backs law enforcement and stronger public safety measures while opposing federal overreach targeting law-abiding citizens.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 15, 2026
Ola Hawatmeh is running as a Republican in Florida’s 19th Congressional District, where the GOP primary is crowded and the winner is expected to be the favorite in the general election. She has said her main priorities are water infrastructure funding, lower costs, and border security. Recent coverage places her in the middle of a competitive primary alongside several better-known candidates, but it does not show any major new breakthrough or controversy involving her specifically.
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Articles
NDNaples Daily News2 months ago
Meet Congressional District 19 hopeful Ola Hawatmeh ahead of election
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WEWashington Examiner3 months ago
Congressional candidate says he would rename I
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WEWashington Examiner1 month ago
Meet the cast of characters running for Florida's 19th District
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AOAround Osceola2 months ago
Voting Central Florida: Meet the U.S. Congressional District 9 Republican candidates
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Latest Polls
FL-19 Republican nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Ola Hawatmeh currently averages 2.0%, ranking 6th in this race, 3.6 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 2.0%Position: 6thMargin: -3.6 ptsLatest poll: 4.0% (Aug 4 - 6)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through Aug 4 - 6.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$391.5K
$293.7K
$195.8K
$97.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$391.5K
$99.7K
$291.9K
$15.4K
Source: FEC
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