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Shay Williams

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida

Republican

Shay Williams

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida

FL-14 Republican nominee?

$60.4K

AUG 25, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

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Live Odds — FL-14 Republican nominee?

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0%chance to win

$60.4K

AUG 25, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

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 instagram.com ballotpedia.org floridapolitics.com facebook.com alabamaretail.org inquirer.com utepminers.com govinfo.gov ballotready.org justfacts.votesmart.org votesmart.org

Political 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.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Recent coverage does not provide any clear, specific update about Shay Williams. The available reports mostly discuss broader Florida and national congressional race dynamics, redistricting, and outside spending, but they do not mention Williams directly. Based on these summaries, it is unclear what new development is driving attention to this candidate right now.

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Articles

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