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Brian Mast

Currently represents District 21

James T. Martin

4 candidates. Listed as they appear on the ballot.

Brian Mast

James T. Martin

Brian Mast

James T. Martin

Alexander Cooke

David Fabrikant

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Brian Mast

Brian Mast describes a lifelong commitment to serving the United States, inspired by his family’s patriotism and work ethic. He served more than 12 years in the U.S. Army, including as a bomb disposal expert under Joint Special Operations Command. After losing both legs to an improvised explosive device, he underwent intensive rehabilitation and continued supporting national-security agencies. Following military retirement, he worked for the Department of Homeland Security and volunteered alongside the Israel Defense Forces. Mast presents his congressional service as a continuation of his commitment to defending the country and serving others without regard for personal gain or sacrifice.

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James T. Martin

James is a fourth generation Floridian, a dad, husband, national security expert, and proud U.S. Coast Guard veteran. After spending nearly ten years protecting the United States from enemies foreign and domestic, he’s running for Congress because Brian Mast is failing Florida families. James is laser focused on the economy and cost of living to put more money in the pockets of hardworking Floridians.

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Alexander Cooke

Former Juno Beach Mayor. Finance professional. Foster parent. candidate for Florida's 21st District.

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David Fabrikant

David is a South Florida–raised economics attorney, former Legal Aid lawyer, husband, and father of two. His campaign emphasizes using government to protect people through universal healthcare, science-based public health, effective law enforcement, financial oversight, consumer protection, and environmental regulation. He opposes trickle-down economics and advocates seven legal reforms designed to restore government accountability, protect working people, and advance practical solutions grounded in empathy and common sense.

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Abortion and reproductive policy

As a father of four beautiful children, I’m a strong supporter of the right to life. Read full quote

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Agriculture and rural policy

In Florida, agriculture is the dominant source of phosphorus and nitrogen within most impaired watersheds. Read full quote

Nonetheless, the Army Corps’ operational priorities do not currently consider impacts to human health. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

Jun 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Direct EPA enforcement against agricultural runoff Federal funding to FDACS conditional on enforceable nutrient-load reductions in the Lake O watershed, with EPA backstop authority. Voluntary best-management practices have failed for 30 years; the law allows mandatory enforcement and we should use it.

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Artificial intelligence

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Voted Yes on AI for Main Street Act

Jan 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Sponsored AI OVERWATCH Act

Dec 18, 2025 · Source: Congress.gov

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AI and Workplace Transparency: To protect domestic workers from technological displacement, Fabrikant’s platform requires corporations to publicly list the exact percentage of their workforce that is automated or driven by AI

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Civil rights and freedoms

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One of the roles I take most seriously in Congress is the opportunity to be a voice for the voiceless. Far too often, throughout the world and inside the United States, people are discriminated against because of their beliefs, religion, gender or ethnicity.

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Cosponsored ADA 30 Days to Comply Act

Dec 10, 2025 · Source: Congress.gov

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Criminal justice and policing

I see my mission in Congress the same way I saw it in the military: keeping Americans safe. Read full quote

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In order to keep our community safe, I'm working to support our local law enforcement and provide local community organizations with the support they need to fight crime, prevent domestic terrorism, reduce drug abuse, help those struggling with mental illness, stop domestic violence and more.

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Voted Yes on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Economy, jobs and wages

We must fight for working families by expanding opportunities and creating an economic environment that allows for job growth!

The explosive growth of government regulations during the Obama Administration also hurt both economic growth and job creation, and the Biden Administration is repeating these mistakes. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Retire through Ownership Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Whether it’s ending reckless tariffs driving up the price of groceries, using antitrust laws to break up the corporate consolidation that is squeezing consumers at every turn, or expanding access to capital for small and minority-owned businesses that have been locked out of economic opportunity for too long — James is laser focused on the cost of living crisis hitting working families, small businesses, and retirees on fixed incomes across the Treasure Coast and Northern Palm Beaches.

James is laser focused on the economy and cost of living to put more money in the pockets of hardworking Floridians. Read full quote

Cut federal barriers for small businesses

Defend independent contractors and 1099 workers

Washington keeps writing rules that shield corporate giants and crush the entrepreneurs trying to compete with them. Real prosperity comes from open markets, fair rules, and more entrepreneurs — not handouts to the well-connected.

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Tying minimum wage to salaries of elected officials, so no one gets left behind.

AI and Workplace Transparency: To protect domestic workers from technological displacement, Fabrikant’s platform requires corporations to publicly list the exact percentage of their workforce that is automated or driven by AI

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Education

In addition to improving community safety, strong communities rely on having excellent educational opportunities available to all. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Sep 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Jun 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Elections and voting

I support term limits for politicians and have co-sponsored legislation implementing a cap of three terms for members of the House of Representatives and two terms for members of the Senate.

Sadly, the policies proposed by Democrats in Washington, D.C. seem designed to achieve the exact opposite: more power for them, their special interest allies and their political operatives. Read full quote

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James is committed to getting big money out of politics, banning members of Congress from trading stocks and making bets on insider information, and closing the revolving door between Capitol Hill and the K Street lobbying corridor.

Establish term limits for Members of Congress.

Ban individual stock trading, trading crypto currency, or participating in speculative betting markets by the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, Executive Branch appointees, Supreme Court Justices, and their immediate family members. Read full quote

No contributions from Florida Crystals, U.S. Sugar, the Fanjul family, or any sugar PAC will be accepted by the Cooke campaign. Public ledger of all donations published quarterly.

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Energy

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Voted Yes on Ratepayer Protection Act

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

Sep 2, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on HEATS Act

Apr 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Environment and climate

That’s why I’ve fought tirelessly in Congress to speed up Everglades restoration. Read full quote

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Our community has felt the social and economic consequences of environmental disaster firsthand. The water issues stemming from Lake Okeechobee exemplify why it's absolutely critical that we work together to strengthen conservation programs.

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Cleaning the water in our community is a non-negotiable priority. These waterways are irreplaceable treasures, central to the economy and quality of life in our region.

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James’ path to public service in the U.S. Coast Guard started with a deep love of wild Florida — particularly its water. Read full quote

James is laser focused on the economy and cost of living to put more money in the pockets of hardworking Floridians. Read full quote

Stop destructive east-west Lake Okeechobee discharges

Defend the Indian River Lagoon and coastal estuaries

Stop the destructive east-west discharges and send the water south — treated through the marshes and Everglades. Defend the Indian River Lagoon, our estuaries, and our beaches. Real fixes over symbolic legislation.

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Families and social services

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Voted Yes on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Jul 23, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

Jun 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Firearms policy

I have carried a rifle and a pistol for most of my adult life and fired both in defense of every American and myself. Read full quote

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Government reform

The explosive growth of government regulations during the Obama Administration also hurt both economic growth and job creation, and the Biden Administration is repeating these mistakes. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on LACA

Aug 31, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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Created Juno Beach's first Audit Committee, bringing real financial accountability to town hall.

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Healthcare

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The rising costs of healthcare have prevented families from seeking the care that they need and a new maze of bureaucracy has led to less choice for American families.

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The ongoing opioid crisis in America is a national tragedy, and the problem is only getting worse. Read full quote

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One of my top priorities in Congress is protecting Medicare and Social Security for today’s seniors and for future generations. When the federal government created these programs, it made a commitment to America’s seniors, and it’s a commitment that must be upheld.

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James believes healthcare is a human right — but he also believes that if you like the coverage your union or your employer provides, you should keep it. Read full quote

He will never vote to cut Social Security, Medicare, or veterans’ benefits. That means opposing any effort to raise the retirement age, privatize Social Security, or gut the Department of Veteran’s Affairs under the guise of reform.

James is laser focused on the economy and cost of living to put more money in the pockets of hardworking Floridians. Read full quote

Cosponsor the next IRA-subsidy extension. Without it, FL-21 residents over 60 face premium hikes of $4,000+/year. Pair the extension with rate-review authority strengthening for the FL Department of Financial Services.

Cosponsor permanent extension of the American Rescue Plan / IRA enhanced premium tax credits. Without action, FL-21 residents over 60 face $4,000+/year increases.

Federal reinsurance for high-cost ACA marketplace enrollees — pricing stability for the entire pool. Modeled on what worked in Alaska, Maine, and Minnesota.

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Housing

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Voted Yes on Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

Sep 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Feb 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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James is laser focused on the economy and cost of living to put more money in the pockets of hardworking Floridians. Read full quote

Pressure Washington and insurers on the property insurance crisis

Stop institutional buyers from swallowing starter homes

Too many retirees are one renewal notice from losing their home. Alex will pressure insurers and regulators until it's fixed.

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Rehabilitative Homeless Shelters: He supports federally funded housing programs designed to systematically reintegrate unhoused individuals into society by providing them with a secure physical address, job training, and a safe living environment.

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Immigration

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There is no question that our immigration system is broken, and for far too long, Congress has ignored its responsibility to fix the problem. The time has come for Congress to lead on this issue.

Likewise, we all know our immigration system, illegal and legal, is broken. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Secure America Act

Jun 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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James knows better than most what it takes to secure America’s borders — he spent years in the U.S. Coast Guard protecting America’s maritime border. Read full quote

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Infrastructure and transportation

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As a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, my top priority is completing the projects affecting the Indian River Lagoon and our beaches.

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Voted Yes on Water Resources Development Act of 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Sponsored Freedom Haulers Act

Aug 13, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

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Lead the next NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Act with affordability glide-paths for primary residences, mitigation grants for older homes, and a federal catastrophe reinsurance backstop modeled on the post-Andrew California Earthquake Authority.

District 21 taxpayers contribute to foreign spending packages while local priorities — roads, water systems, schools — go underfunded.

Accelerate the EAA Reservoir and southern flow Federal cost-share match increased to 75% for the EAA Reservoir and Western Everglades restoration. The water has to flow south through treated marshes — the Northern Estuaries restoration plan can't substitute for moving the water in the right direction.

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Local control

Defending local governance against Tallahassee overreach.

Protecting Juno Beach from unchecked development.

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National security and foreign policy

As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee since my first day in Congress, I have worked to oppose the dangerous BDS movement, support Israel’s efforts to counter instability in the Middle East and prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. Read full quote

As a Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I know we must work to combat aggression from Iran, North Korea, Russia and other adversaries who work to undermine global security. Read full quote

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Having served in combat operations in Afghanistan, I learned firsthand how the United States’ retreat from a leadership role in the international community has set the world on a dangerous course that threatens our national security.

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Billions in taxpayer dollars continue to flow overseas while domestic communities face crumbling infrastructure, rising costs, and shrinking public services.

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Social Security and retirement

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One of my top priorities in Congress is protecting Medicare and Social Security for today’s seniors and for future generations. When the federal government created these programs, it made a commitment to America’s seniors, and it’s a commitment that must be upheld.

There’s no doubt the rising cost of healthcare caused by Obamacare has burdened American families and created a massive increase in bureaucracy resulting in less choice. Read full quote

Ensuring Care for Seniors I will always protect Social Security and Medicare, ensuring our government keeps the promises it has made to current retirees and those planning to retire. Read full quote

He will never vote to cut Social Security, Medicare, or veterans’ benefits. That means opposing any effort to raise the retirement age, privatize Social Security, or gut the Department of Veteran’s Affairs under the guise of reform.

No benefit cuts. No raising the retirement age. No privatization. You paid in your whole life — you get what you were promised.

Protect seniors and lifelong Floridians from being priced out

Lower prescription drug and Medicare costs

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Taxes and government spending

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Washington’s spending habits are completely out of control. These high levels of debt are simply unsustainable and will limit economic opportunities for future generations of Floridians if not addressed.

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For far too long, your taxpayer dollars have been used to fund gruesome and unnecessary experiments on animals. The federal government’s misuse of taxpayer dollars to fund these outdated, often deadly experiments must stop.

I oppose tax increases, and I fight with everything I’ve got to cut your taxes. Read full quote

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Cut taxes on everyday essentials for families and retirees

Stop reckless spending that threatens retirement security

Billions in taxpayer dollars continue to flow overseas while domestic communities face crumbling infrastructure, rising costs, and shrinking public services.

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Technology and privacy

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Voted Yes on Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

Jul 14, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on Lulu’s Law

May 20, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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AI and Workplace Transparency: To protect domestic workers from technological displacement, Fabrikant’s platform requires corporations to publicly list the exact percentage of their workforce that is automated or driven by AI

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Veterans

One of the best ways we can prevent fraud and abuse in the federal government is to strengthen whistleblower protections. Read full quote

That’s why I support giving veterans the flexibility to choose anytime, anywhere medical care, and I also opened the first-ever office inside a VA facility to provide on-the-spot support to veterans in our community. Read full quote

Every veteran who the VA serves must be treated as the most important veteran to ever be served. Anything less is unacceptable because every veteran who has sworn the oath, worn the uniform and offered to give the last beat of their heart cannot be taken for granted.

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He will never vote to cut Social Security, Medicare, or veterans’ benefits. That means opposing any effort to raise the retirement age, privatize Social Security, or gut the Department of Veteran’s Affairs under the guise of reform.

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Animals and wildlife

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Drug policy

I see my mission in Congress the same way I saw it in the military: keeping Americans safe. Read full quote

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In order to keep our community safe, I'm working to support our local law enforcement and provide local community organizations with the support they need to fight crime, prevent domestic terrorism, reduce drug abuse, help those struggling with mental illness, stop domestic violence and more.

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Emergency management

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Cosponsored Post-Disaster Protection Act

Sep 10, 2026 · Source: Congress.gov

Voted Yes on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025

Jul 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

Voted Yes on TRUE Accountability Act

Jun 8, 2026 · Passed · Source: House Clerk

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And the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) faces another lapse deadline of September 30, 2026. Without reform, premiums spike or coverage disappears.

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