Eric Yonce
Eric Yonce (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Yonce completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Eric Yonce was born in Hollywood, Florida. He earned a high school diploma from North Marion High School. His career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Florida's 6th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Florida District 6
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 6 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Mark Davis (D) | ||
 | Ronnie Murchinson-Rivera (D)  | |
 | James Stockton (D) | |
 | Eric Yonce (D) | |
| Ernest Audino (R) | ||
 | Will Furry (R) | |
| Charles Gambaro (R) | ||
| Alexandra van Cleef (R) | ||
| Christopher Manuel Alcantara (No Party Affiliation) | ||
 | Purvi Bangdiwala (No Party Affiliation) | |
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Eric Yonce completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Yonce's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Eric spent 20+ years in big box retail, building a reputation for strong leadership, problem-solving, and helping people get results. In 2022, he completed a 2,000+ mile thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, proving his endurance, perseverance, and commitment to purpose.
Since then, he’s entered real estate and launched his own small business, remodeling vintage Airstreams—turning challenges into opportunities every step of the way.
Eric isn’t a career politician; he’s a neighbor, a worker, and a builder. He brings real-world experience and a people-first perspective to politics, ready to fight for practical solutions and a fairer future for the district he calls home.- Real Representation, Not a Political Career: I’m not a career politician, and I’m not running to use this office as a stepping stone. My focus is to bring true representation back: serving the people of Florida’s 6th District, listening to their needs, and delivering results that improve everyday life.
- Protecting Our Communities and Environment: Our district faces unprecedented overdevelopment that strains local resources, threatens our natural environment, and puts our older developments at risks for flooding. I’ll fight for smart growth policies that protect our neighborhoods, waterways, and green spaces for generations to come.
- Tackling the Cost of Living: Floridians are struggling as housing, energy, and everyday expenses continue to rise. I will champion policies that keep life affordable, support local businesses, and ensure everyone can thrive without being priced out of our community.
It tells the story of Florida’s early days through the lives of a pioneer family. It shows how people lived, worked, and built communities in a young, growing territory. The book also highlights how development has shaped Florida from the very beginning, showing both the opportunities and challenges of growth while giving a sense of the state’s history and way of life.
The previous experience that matters is your overall life, your connection to the district, your connection with the other people that work and live within the district. The way to bring change is to have fresh perspective and different view points.
1. One of the most pressing is the rapid overdevelopment of land, which not only harms our environment but also drives up housing costs, making it increasingly difficult for families to afford safe, stable homes.
2. Our international commitments, including our relationship with Israel and our financing of conflicts in the Middle East, require careful oversight to ensure that U.S. resources are being used responsibly and in ways that align with our national interests.
3. Workforce development is another critical area, especially as artificial intelligence and automation transform the job market. We must ensure that humans continue to have meaningful roles and opportunities, preparing our workforce with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy.
4. Rising healthcare costs and the burdens of insurance further strain families and businesses, creating a pressing need for reforms that make healthcare more accessible and affordable.
5. Equally important is the protection of individual rights and freedoms. Recent Supreme Court decisions have threatened a woman’s right to choose and could also endanger the right to marry whom one loves. Protecting these liberties is essential to preserving the principles of justice and equality that underpin our democracy.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 22, 2025
