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Steve Rance
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Florida
Republican
FL-09 Republican nominee?
$180.4K
AUG 25, 2026Primary Election
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$180.4KAUG 25, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePastor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
LocationFlorida
BackgroundPastor
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Notable personal detailsHoward Steven Rance (commonly known as Steve Rance) is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 9th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself publicly as a U.S. Air Force veteran and a pastor. He has a principal campaign committee registered with the FEC as “Rance for Congress.”
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement including construction of a border wall and measures to stop illegal immigration, trafficking, and cross-border criminal activity. Prioritizes securing the border as part of an "America First" agenda.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports defending Second Amendment rights and emphasizes law-and-order policies including working with prosecutors to ensure accountability and stronger school resource officer programs. Prioritizes cracking down on drug trafficking, repeat offenders, and gang activity while supporting public-safety measures that align with constitutional protections.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 30, 2026
Steve Rance is running in the Republican primary for Florida’s 9th Congressional District. The race is drawing attention because the winner will challenge incumbent Democrat Darren Soto in the general election. Coverage of the contest says candidates are focusing on affordability, housing, taxes, utilities, education, immigration, and environmental issues.
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Latest Polls
FL-09 Republican nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$152.8K
$114.6K
$76.4K
$38.2K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$152.8K
$7.8K
$145.0K
$7.6K
Source: FEC
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