2026 Elections · Florida

Florida's 17th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Florida congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Florida's 17th Congressional District in 2026?

Greg Steube (Republican), Matthew Montavon (Democratic) and Michael Quirk (No Party Affiliation).

  • Greg SteubeRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.6M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Greg Steube's sponsored bills →
  • Matthew MontavonDemocratic✓ Verified
    $148K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Michael QuirkNo Party Affiliation✓ Verified
    $15K raised
    • Official FEC

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Greg Steube supports lowering taxes and expanding American energy to make Southwest Florida more affordable, voting yea on bills supporting technology use and financial protections 12. He also supports securing the southern border by completing the wall and enforcing immigration laws, voting yea on multiple immigration security bills 91011. Matthew Montavon supports lowering the cost of living through smart investments and affordable housing incentives 3. He advocates for balanced immigration reform that secures borders and creates a legal status pathway for workers, supporting federal-only immigration enforcement 1213.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueGreg SteubeRepublicanMatthew MontavonDemocraticMichael QuirkNo Party Affiliation
Economy & Jobs

Steube supports lowering taxes, cutting wasteful spending, and expanding American energy to make Southwest Florida more affordable for families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Steube votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Montavon supports lowering the cost of living through smart investments, market transparency, affordable housing incentives, and relief for working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Greg Steube supports lowering taxes, cutting wasteful spending, and expanding American energy to make Southwest Florida more affordable for families 1. He voted yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention 2. Matthew Montavon supports lowering the cost of living through smart investments, market transparency, affordable housing incentives, and relief for working families 3.
Healthcare

Steube advocates for disabled veterans to have greater freedom to choose their healthcare and ensures veterans receive earned services.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Steube works to lower drug prices, expand healthcare options including Medicare, and reform prescription drug standards to make healthcare affordable and accessible.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Steube votes yea on acts reauthorizing rural care, Medicaid, lowering premiums, and early care, but votes nay on SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Montavon supports improving healthcare transparency, maximizing market competition, and expanding access to high-quality care without disrupting consumer choices.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Montavon supports universal health care and limiting private health insurers' profits.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Healthcare: Greg Steube votes in favor of acts reauthorizing rural care, Medicaid, lowering premiums, and early care, but votes against the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act 1. Matthew Montavon supports improving healthcare transparency, maximizing market competition, and expanding access to high-quality care without disrupting consumer choices 2. He also supports universal health care and limiting private health insurers' profits 3.
Immigration

Steube supports securing the border and notes a significant reduction in Southwest border apprehensions under his watch.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Steube supports securing the southern border by completing the wall and enforcing immigration laws to prevent illegal crossings and opposes rewarding illegal aliens.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Steube votes yea on multiple immigration security and enforcement bills and resolutions, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution by the President.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Montavon supports balanced immigration reform that secures borders, upholds law enforcement, and creates an orderly legal status pathway for workers in key local industries.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Montavon supports federal-only immigration enforcement, opposing a state role for Florida.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Steube supports law enforcement and constitutional protections, opposing indiscriminate vehicle tracking without warrants.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Steube votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans' 2nd amendment rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Montavon supports strengthening law enforcement with modernized border security, clear enforcement guidelines, and public accountability to maintain community trust.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Montavon supports banning assault weapon sales and additional gun safety laws.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Greg Steube supports law enforcement and constitutional protections, opposing indiscriminate vehicle tracking without warrants 1. He voted yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans' 2nd amendment rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 2. Matthew Montavon supports strengthening law enforcement with modernized border security, clear enforcement guidelines, and public accountability to maintain community trust 3. He also supports banning assault weapon sales and additional gun safety laws 4.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Montavon supports reproductive freedom, opposing government interference in reproductive health decisions and ensuring access to birth control, abortion, and comprehensive care.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Montavon supports leaving reproductive health decisions to a woman and her medical provider.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Steube helped make key tax relief permanent, including the Trump tax cuts, child tax credit, and deductions benefiting seniors and small businesses.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Steube votes yea on tax relief and budget resolutions but votes nay on the AGOA Extension Act and an agriculture appropriations act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Montavon advocates for fiscal responsibility by rooting out bureaucratic waste, optimizing taxpayer investments, and applying pragmatic budgeting to federal spending.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Greg Steube helped make key tax relief permanent, including the Trump tax cuts, child tax credit, and deductions benefiting seniors and small businesses 1. He votes yea on tax relief and budget resolutions but votes nay on the AGOA Extension Act and an agriculture appropriations act 2. Matthew Montavon advocates for fiscal responsibility by rooting out bureaucratic waste, optimizing taxpayer investments, and applying pragmatic budgeting to federal spending 3.
Energy & Environment

Steube supports expanding American energy by repealing the federal gas tax and building refineries in the U.S. to reduce reliance on foreign crude.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Steube supports increasing domestic energy production to reduce foreign dependency and opposes Biden-Harris electric vehicle mandates and related taxpayer spending.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Steube votes yea on disapproving an EPA rule and the HEATS Act but votes nay on multiple environmental protection and emissions reduction bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Montavon supports transitioning to renewable energy to lower costs and increase energy independence.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Greg Steube supports expanding American energy by repealing the federal gas tax and building refineries in the U.S. to reduce reliance on foreign crude 1. He also supports increasing domestic energy production to reduce foreign dependency and opposes Biden-Harris electric vehicle mandates and related taxpayer spending 2. Steube votes yea on disapproving an EPA rule and the HEATS Act but votes nay on multiple environmental protection and emissions reduction bills 3. Matthew Montavon supports transitioning to renewable energy to lower costs and increase energy independence 4.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Steube uses his military experience to support strong national defense, deepen cooperation with Israel, and restrict foreign adversaries from buying American farmland.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Steube advocates for strong support of U.S. Armed Forces, opposes progressive ideologies and vaccine mandates in the military, and supports laws ensuring troops have necessary resources.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Steube votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities in Iran and Lebanon but yea on defense authorization and veterans affairs bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Montavon supports reasserting Congress's constitutional role in foreign policy, promoting international cooperation, and maintaining U.S. leadership globally.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Montavon supports continued aid to Ukraine and favors a swift end to the war in Iran.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Greg Steube supports lowering taxes, cutting wasteful spending, and expanding American energy to make Southwest Florida more affordable for families. He voted yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention. Matthew Montavon supports lowering the cost of living through smart investments, market transparency, affordable housing incentives, and relief for working families.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Greg Steube votes in favor of acts reauthorizing rural care, Medicaid, lowering premiums, and early care, but votes against the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. Matthew Montavon supports improving healthcare transparency, maximizing market competition, and expanding access to high-quality care without disrupting consumer choices. He also supports universal health care and limiting private health insurers' profits.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Greg Steube supports law enforcement and constitutional protections, opposing indiscriminate vehicle tracking without warrants. He voted yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans' 2nd amendment rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. Matthew Montavon supports strengthening law enforcement with modernized border security, clear enforcement guidelines, and public accountability to maintain community trust. He also supports banning assault weapon sales and additional gun safety laws.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Greg Steube helped make key tax relief permanent, including the Trump tax cuts, child tax credit, and deductions benefiting seniors and small businesses. He votes yea on tax relief and budget resolutions but votes nay on the AGOA Extension Act and an agriculture appropriations act. Matthew Montavon advocates for fiscal responsibility by rooting out bureaucratic waste, optimizing taxpayer investments, and applying pragmatic budgeting to federal spending.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Greg Steube supports expanding American energy by repealing the federal gas tax and building refineries in the U.S. to reduce reliance on foreign crude. He also supports increasing domestic energy production to reduce foreign dependency and opposes Biden-Harris electric vehicle mandates and related taxpayer spending. Steube votes yea on disapproving an EPA rule and the HEATS Act but votes nay on multiple environmental protection and emissions reduction bills. Matthew Montavon supports transitioning to renewable energy to lower costs and increase energy independence.