THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
James T. Martin
Candidate for U.S. House · Florida · District 21
THE PERSON
Background
James Martin’s campaign documents Coast Guard service and a naval architecture and marine engineering degree from the Coast Guard Academy. His background includes maritime operations and White House national-security staff work in the Office of the Vice President.
Education
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy · degree, naval architecture and marine engineering
Background sources checked October 30, 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.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 21 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 26, 2026.
Florida Division of Elections · 2026 General Election candidate listing and qualification statuses ↗Florida Division of Elections · registered political parties and codes ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.