- Jim SchwartzelRepublican✓ Verified$2.8M raised
- Victor AriasDemocratic$70K raised
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Jim Schwartzel supports cutting regulations and privatizing government functions to help local businesses grow and invest 1, and he also supports converting septic systems to sewer, finishing Everglades restoration, and extending the offshore drilling ban to protect the environment 34. Victor Arias says the local economy is not working for everyone and supports efforts to bring down grocery and gas prices 2, and he supports stronger environmental stewardship, citing clean water as a major issue for southwest Florida 5.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.
| Issue | Jim SchwartzelRepublican | Victor AriasDemocratic |
|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Schwartzel supports cutting regulations and privatizing government functions to help local businesses grow and invest. | Arias says the local economy is not working for everyone and supports efforts to bring down grocery and gas prices. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Jim Schwartzel supports cutting regulations and privatizing government functions to help local businesses grow and invest 1. Victor Arias says the local economy is not working for everyone and supports efforts to bring down grocery and gas prices 2. | ||
| Healthcare | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Immigration | Schwartzel supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, and deporting illegal immigrants. Schwartzel supports passing the Save America Act and continuing deportations of people in the country illegally. | No public position found. |
| Public Safety & Crime | Schwartzel supports hardening the electrical grid to ensure faster recovery after hurricanes. | No public position found. |
| Abortion | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Schwartzel supports making the Trump tax cuts permanent and balancing the budget by cutting wasteful spending. | No public position found. |
| Energy & Environment | Schwartzel supports converting septic systems to sewer, finishing Everglades restoration, and extending the offshore drilling ban to protect the environment. Schwartzel supports septic-to-sewer conversion projects to protect Southwest Florida's estuaries and waterways. | Arias supports stronger environmental stewardship, citing clean water as a major issue for southwest Florida. |
| Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Jim Schwartzel supports converting septic systems to sewer, finishing Everglades restoration, and extending the offshore drilling ban to protect the environment 1. He also supports septic-to-sewer conversion projects to protect Southwest Florida's estuaries and waterways 2. Victor Arias supports stronger environmental stewardship and identifies clean water as a major issue for southwest Florida 3. | ||
| Foreign Policy & Defense | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |