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Jim Schwartzel

Jim Schwartzel is a politician and media executive running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 19th Congressional District. Schwartzel’s primary victory drew significant national and state attention because he defeated Catalina Lauf, who was heavily endorsed by Donald Trump just prior to the vote, as well as several other prominent self-funded candidates. Following his primary victory, Trump extended his "complete and total" endorsement to Schwartzel on September 2, 2026. Professionally, Schwartzel is a Southwest Florida native, a Bishop Verot High School graduate, and a local media executive who serves as president of Sun Broadcasting and as owner/operator of 92.5 FOX News Radio and Gulfshore Life Media.

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Criminal justice and policing

In Washington, Jim will work to secure the border and stop illegal immigration, stand firmly with law enforcement and first responders, and defend free speech from the growing threat of censorship by Big Tech.

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Jim Schwartzel is proud to support President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda. Like many in Southwest Florida, Jim believes that President Trump’s leadership make our country stronger, safer, and more prosperous. In Congress, Jim will back President Trump every step of the way—fighting to bring back energy independence, restore law and order, defend our borders, and keep the radical Left from destroying the values that make America great.

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Economy, jobs and wages

Jim will protect our economy by opposing wasteful government spending and fighting against the socialist policies that are weakening our nation.

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As a successful businessman, Jim knows what it takes to grow an economy and create jobs. He will fight to keep taxes low, eliminate burdensome regulations, and make it easier for small businesses to thrive. Jim opposes socialist spending policies that drive inflation and destroy opportunity, and he will stand up for working families and entrepreneurs across Southwest Florida.

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Education

Jim believes in protecting traditional family values and preserving the innocence of our children. He opposes the Left’s radical DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) mandates and the push to force gender ideology into our schools, sports, and workplaces. Jim stands firmly against biological men competing in women’s sports and believes parents—not bureaucrats—should have the final say in how their children are raised and educated.

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Elections and voting

He will also fight for term limits to end the ruling class of career politicians who are more beholden to special interests than the people they were elected to serve.

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Washington is broken thanks to career politicians who care more about protecting their power than serving the people. Jim supports term limits for members of Congress because it’s time to break up the ruling class and return power to the people. Public office should be about service, not self-preservation.

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Energy

Jim Schwartzel is proud to support President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda. Like many in Southwest Florida, Jim believes that President Trump’s leadership make our country stronger, safer, and more prosperous. In Congress, Jim will back President Trump every step of the way—fighting to bring back energy independence, restore law and order, defend our borders, and keep the radical Left from destroying the values that make America great.

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Environment and climate

Our water isn’t just important to our economy—it’s part of who we are. As an avid boater, Jim understands this and will fight to protect the Caloosahatchee River, our beaches, and the natural beauty that makes Southwest Florida special. He’ll support common-sense water management policies that prioritize clean water, healthy estuaries, and the needs of our community—not the agendas of environmental extremists or special interest groups.

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He’ll fight back against outside political interest groups that threaten our environment, suppress free speech, and drive up healthcare costs.

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Firearms policy

Jim believes our rights come from God, not government. He will always defend your individual liberties enumerated in the Constitution and fight against the heavy hand of government control. From protecting free speech and religious freedom to preserving the right to keep and bear arms, Jim will never back down from defending the God-given liberties that make our nation the freest in the world.

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Healthcare

He’ll fight back against outside political interest groups that threaten our environment, suppress free speech, and drive up healthcare costs.

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Immigration

America must have strong borders. Jim will fight to finish the wall, enforce immigration laws, and stop the flood of illegal immigrants and deadly drugs pouring into our communities. He believes in legal immigration—but illegal immigration threatens our national security, burdens taxpayers, and puts American jobs and families at risk. Jim firmly believes that anyone entering our country illegally and breaking our laws should be sent back to where they came from.

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With President Trump, we'll cut wasteful spending, grow our economy, finish the wall, and deport illegal immigrants.

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In Washington, Jim will work to secure the border and stop illegal immigration, stand firmly with law enforcement and first responders, and defend free speech from the growing threat of censorship by Big Tech.

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Jim Schwartzel is proud to support President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda. Like many in Southwest Florida, Jim believes that President Trump’s leadership make our country stronger, safer, and more prosperous. In Congress, Jim will back President Trump every step of the way—fighting to bring back energy independence, restore law and order, defend our borders, and keep the radical Left from destroying the values that make America great.

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Infrastructure and transportation

Anyone who drives in Southwest Florida knows our roads and infrastructure is in serious need of investment and improvement. Jim will push for funding to complete the projects necessary to reduce traffic congestion and enhance safety, making it easier for families, businesses, and emergency services to move throughout the region.

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Taxes and government spending

He believes in local solutions—not federal mandates—and supports community-based charities and the arts in ways that don’t burden taxpayers.

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With President Trump, we'll cut wasteful spending, grow our economy, finish the wall, and deport illegal immigrants.

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Jim will protect our economy by opposing wasteful government spending and fighting against the socialist policies that are weakening our nation.

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As a successful businessman, Jim knows what it takes to grow an economy and create jobs. He will fight to keep taxes low, eliminate burdensome regulations, and make it easier for small businesses to thrive. Jim opposes socialist spending policies that drive inflation and destroy opportunity, and he will stand up for working families and entrepreneurs across Southwest Florida.

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Technology and privacy

In Washington, Jim will work to secure the border and stop illegal immigration, stand firmly with law enforcement and first responders, and defend free speech from the growing threat of censorship by Big Tech.

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Values and beliefs

Jim Schwartzel is proud to support President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda. Like many in Southwest Florida, Jim believes that President Trump’s leadership make our country stronger, safer, and more prosperous. In Congress, Jim will back President Trump every step of the way—fighting to bring back energy independence, restore law and order, defend our borders, and keep the radical Left from destroying the values that make America great.

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