
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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