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Shay Williams

Republican

Shay Williams

FL-14 Republican nominee?

$24.3K

AUG 19, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Coast Guard officer

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

LocationFlorida

BackgroundU.S. Coast Guard officer

Notable personal detailsShay Williams is a Republican candidate who filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for U.S. House in Florida’s 14th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has been described publicly as a retired U.S. Coast Guard commander and military aviator. He has also appeared in Florida’s Division of Elections candidate tracking system as a Republican candidate for Florida State House District 57 (2026) with a status of did not qualify.

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fec.gov flpress.com dos.elections.myflorida.com docquery.fec.gov thecandidate.com fec.state.fl.us efoservices.fec.gov alamedacountyca.gov webforms.fec.gov postman.com voterhq.com doesecure.dos.state.fl.us multistate.us cricx.com en.wikipedia.org arxiv.org voteshaywilliams.com activatepinellas.org dos.fl.gov nationaltoday.com electrepublicans.org transparencyusa.org the-only-independent.org opencampaign.com alabamarealtors.com manufacturealabama.org bcatoday.org ballotpedia.org floridapolitics.com alabamaretail.org youtube.com yellowhammernews.com instagram.com facebook.com history.house.gov clerk.house.gov govinfo.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports reducing taxes and lowering costs as part of conservative economic principles focused on limited government and job creation. Emphasizes bringing conservative policies to FL-14 to reduce taxes, create good-paying jobs, and build a thriving economy.

Healthcare

The candidate’s campaign materials say he prioritizes making healthcare more accessible, lowering healthcare and insurance costs, and protecting seniors on fixed incomes. The statements are general and do not specify support for single-payer, Medicare for All, a public option, or specific market-based reforms.

Immigration & Border

The candidate emphasizes securing the border and enforcing existing immigration laws, while calling for fixing the immigration system and stopping fentanyl and human trafficking. He expresses support for federal law enforcement officers who enforce immigration laws and seeks comprehensive immigration reform oriented around enforcement and border security.

Endorsements

FL-14 Republican nominee?

Endorsers of Shay Williams for FL-14 Republican nominee?

Alabama Association of REALTORS ARPAC

Advocacy group

Alabama Association of REALTORS ARPAC endorsed Shay Williams.

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Manufacture Alabama

Public figure

Manufacture Alabama endorsed Shay Williams for office.

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ProgressPAC (The Business Council of Alabama)

Public endorsement

ProgressPAC (The Business Council of Alabama) endorsed Shay Williams.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Total raisedCash on hand

$23.4K

$17.6K

$11.7K

$5.9K

2026

Latest

Year

Total raised

Cash on hand

Total spent

Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$23.4K

$0.00

$23.4K

$1.2K

Source: FEC

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