Immigration
Supports President Trump’s immigration-enforcement policies.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Jim Schwartzel
Candidate for U.S. House · Florida · District 19
Projected winner: Jim Schwartzel
Source checked Nov 4, 2026, 2:38 PM Eastern.
Associated Press via NPR. This call does not certify the result or change who is in office.
Certification: pending. FL · Official state election information
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THE PERSON
Background
Jim Schwartzel is a Lee County native and Sun Broadcasting owner who took over the family broadcasting business in 2011.
Roots
- Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida
- Career: Broadcasting executive; owner of Sun Broadcasting
Education
- Stetson University · Attended
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Water quality
Supports changes to improve the Pine Island Sound estuary and scrutiny of Lake Okeechobee releases.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Tech & AI
Supports data centers’ national-security and medical uses but says they should supply their own power and protect water; questions their suitability for Southwest Florida.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Privacy
Opposes widespread government use of license-plate readers while accepting private use.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 19 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 26, 2026.
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