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2026 Race · Florida

U.S. House (District 21)

5 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 21) in Florida is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 5 candidates are on record: Brian Mast (Republican), James Martin (Democratic), Bernard Taylor (Democratic), Alexander Cooke (No Party Affiliation), and David Fabrikant (No Party Affiliation). The seat is currently held by Brian J. Mast (Republican), who has served since January 2017, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

James Martin

Democratic

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Bernard Taylor

Democratic

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Alexander Cooke

No Party Affiliation

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David Fabrikant

No Party Affiliation

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Incumbent's record this term

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Brian J. Mast

Republican · Since January 2017

Chair

Foreign Affairs

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Foreign Affairs· Chair
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9087

    To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters.

  • HR.8661

    Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act of 2026

2026 Florida U.S. House (District 21) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 21) in Florida in 2026?

Brian Mast (Republican), James Martin (Democratic), Bernard Taylor (Democratic), Alexander Cooke (No Party Affiliation), and David Fabrikant (No Party Affiliation). Brian Mast is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Florida U.S. House (District 21) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Florida and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Brian J. Mast, a Republican, currently represents Florida, serving since January 2017.

What committees does Brian J. Mast serve on?

Brian J. Mast serves on House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.