2026 Elections · Florida

Florida's 7th 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.

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Who is running in Florida's 7th Congressional District in 2026?

Bale Dalton (Democratic) and Ryan Elijah (Republican).

  • Bale DaltonDemocratic✓ Verified
    $2.1M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Ryan ElijahRepublican✓ Verified
    $703K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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Where they differ: Bale Dalton supports making Florida affordable by reversing healthcare premium hikes, cracking down on monopolies, fostering competition, raising the minimum wage, and passing the PRO Act 1. He also supports restoring Medicaid funding, reversing premium cuts, protecting Social Security and Medicare, negotiating drug prices, building on the ACA, and codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law 4. Ryan Elijah supports driving down costs for American families by keeping taxes low, reducing government spending, and achieving American energy independence to promote economic growth 2. He also supports affordable, patient-centered healthcare options, lowering healthcare costs through tax benefits like expanded Health Savings Accounts, and greater transparency in pricing 5.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueBale DaltonDemocraticRyan ElijahRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Dalton supports making Florida affordable by reversing healthcare premium hikes, illegal tariffs, cracking down on monopolies, fostering competition, raising the minimum wage, and passing the PRO Act.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Ryan Elijah supports driving down costs for American families by keeping taxes low, reducing government spending, and achieving American energy independence to promote economic growth.

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

Elijah calls affordability, from grocery to business costs, the top issue he hears from voters.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Bale Dalton supports making Florida affordable by reversing healthcare premium hikes, illegal tariffs, cracking down on monopolies, fostering competition, raising the minimum wage, and passing the PRO Act 1. Ryan Elijah supports driving down costs for American families by keeping taxes low, reducing government spending, and achieving American energy independence to promote economic growth 2. He also identifies affordability, from grocery to business costs, as the top issue he hears from voters 3.
Healthcare

Dalton supports restoring Medicaid funding, reversing premium cuts, protecting Social Security and Medicare, negotiating drug prices, building on the ACA, and codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Ryan Elijah supports affordable, patient-centered healthcare options, lowering healthcare costs through tax benefits like expanded Health Savings Accounts, and greater transparency in pricing.

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

Elijah favors a small-government, competition-based approach to gradually lowering healthcare costs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Bale Dalton supports restoring Medicaid funding, reversing premium cuts, protecting Social Security and Medicare, negotiating drug prices, building on the ACA, and codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law 1. Ryan Elijah supports affordable, patient-centered healthcare options, lowering healthcare costs through tax benefits like expanded Health Savings Accounts, and greater transparency in pricing 2. He also favors a small-government, competition-based approach to gradually lowering healthcare costs 3.
Immigration

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Ryan Elijah supports enforcing the rule of law on immigration, securing borders, opposing weakened enforcement, and ensuring only American citizens vote.

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

Public Safety & Crime

Dalton supports cracking down on corruption in Washington by implementing comprehensive reforms to hold politicians accountable and stop insider profiteering.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Ryan Elijah strongly supports law enforcement, advocates for tougher penalties for assaulting officers, and has earned an “A” rating from the NRA for his Second Amendment support.

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

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Bale Dalton supports cracking down on corruption in Washington by implementing comprehensive reforms to hold politicians accountable and stop insider profiteering 1. Ryan Elijah strongly supports law enforcement, advocates for tougher penalties for assaulting officers, and has earned an “A” rating from the NRA for his Second Amendment support 2.
Abortion

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Ryan Elijah is pro-life and believes every life is a sacred gift from God, supporting policies that protect children and keep families united.

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

Taxes & Government Spending

Dalton's anticorruption plan calls for banning congressional stock trading, banning officials from prediction-market betting, and stripping pensions from members found guilty of ethics violations.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Ryan Elijah supports keeping taxes low and stopping out-of-control government spending to reduce costs for families and the national debt.

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

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Bale Dalton's anticorruption plan includes banning congressional stock trading, banning officials from prediction-market betting, and stripping pensions from members found guilty of ethics violations 1. Ryan Elijah supports keeping taxes low and stopping out-of-control government spending to reduce costs for families and the national debt 2.
Energy & Environment

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Ryan Elijah supports achieving American energy independence and prioritizes federal cooperation for long-term beach nourishment and storm-damage reduction projects.

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

Foreign Policy & Defense

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Ryan Elijah supports maintaining the U.S. military as the strongest and best-equipped force with advanced technology and ensuring veterans receive the best care.

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

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Bale Dalton supports making Florida affordable by reversing healthcare premium hikes, illegal tariffs, cracking down on monopolies, fostering competition, raising the minimum wage, and passing the PRO Act. Ryan Elijah supports driving down costs for American families by keeping taxes low, reducing government spending, and achieving American energy independence to promote economic growth. He also identifies affordability, from grocery to business costs, as the top issue he hears from voters.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Bale Dalton supports restoring Medicaid funding, reversing premium cuts, protecting Social Security and Medicare, negotiating drug prices, building on the ACA, and codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. Ryan Elijah supports affordable, patient-centered healthcare options, lowering healthcare costs through tax benefits like expanded Health Savings Accounts, and greater transparency in pricing. He also favors a small-government, competition-based approach to gradually lowering healthcare costs.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Bale Dalton supports cracking down on corruption in Washington by implementing comprehensive reforms to hold politicians accountable and stop insider profiteering. Ryan Elijah strongly supports law enforcement, advocates for tougher penalties for assaulting officers, and has earned an “A” rating from the NRA for his Second Amendment support.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Bale Dalton's anticorruption plan includes banning congressional stock trading, banning officials from prediction-market betting, and stripping pensions from members found guilty of ethics violations. Ryan Elijah supports keeping taxes low and stopping out-of-control government spending to reduce costs for families and the national debt.