Florida's 15th Congressional District election, 2026 (August 18 Democratic primary)
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| Election details |
| Filing deadline: June 12, 2026 |
| Primary: August 18, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 |
| How to vote |
| Poll times:
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Race ratings |
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican |
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A Democratic Party primary takes place on August 18, 2026, in Florida's 15th Congressional District to determine which Democratic candidate will run in the district's general election on November 3, 2026.
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A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Florida utilizes a closed primary process, in which the selection of a party's candidates in an election is limited to registered party members.[1][2]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
This page focuses on Florida's 15th Congressional District Democratic primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Republican primary and the general election, see the following pages:
- Florida's 15th Congressional District election, 2026 (August 18 Republican primary)
- Florida's 15th Congressional District election, 2026
Candidates and election results
Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:
- Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline
- Appear on candidate lists released by government election agencies
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 15
Jose Engell (D), Darren McAuley (D), Kimberly Overman (D), and Robert People (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 15 on August 18, 2026.
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Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "My name is Jose Engell, I go by Joe, I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, have been living in Tampa for 10 years, I’m Gen Z, and I’m tired of having mediocre politicians. I’m running to fight for a better society for all of us. I’m running for my mom, for my grandpa, for my family, for my friends, for my neighbors, for everyone in my district, for my generation and every other generation. I’m young but I mean business, I’m ready to fight."
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "Kimberly D. Overman is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Florida's 15th District, emphasizing bold and compassionate leadership focused on working families, sustainable growth, and equitable opportunities. Her campaign highlights her extensive experience in public service, community advocacy, and economic insight, along with a deep personal commitment to issues that affect her constituents. Experienced public servant: Kimberly served as a Hillsborough County Commissioner, championing affordable housing, transportation equity, and public health, combining financial planning expertise with grassroots engagement. Core values driving leadership: She is motivated by passion for community improvement, commitment during crises, willingness to learn and collaborate, and resilience through challenges. Congressional priorities: Her focus areas include affordable housing and economic justice, climate action, healthcare access with mental health services, reproductive rights, and education and workforce development. Personal background and motivation: Raised in a working-class family facing housing insecurity, Kimberly's life experiences shaped her dedication to economic equity, healthcare access, and inclusive communities, fueling her commitment to proactive and accountable leadership. “I’m running for Congress because our communities deserve bold, compassionate leadership that listens, learns, and leads with integrity. I"
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "I am 46 years old and a retired Army veteran. I served for 21 years and am running for Congress because I want to continue public service. I have spoken many times over the years about the changes that need to happen in this country and I no longer want to remain on the sidelines. I want to be part of the solution."
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Florida
Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Jose Engell | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Darren McAuley | Democratic Party | $337,778 | $161,644 | $176,134 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Kimberly Overman | Democratic Party | $75,963 | $66,649 | $9,315 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Robert People | Democratic Party | $21,003 | $18,980 | $2,023 | As of December 31, 2025 |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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District analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.
- District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
- Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
- State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.
Partisan Voter Index
Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+5. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 5 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Florida's 15th the 192nd most Republican district nationally.[3]
2020 presidential election results
The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.
Kamala Harris  | Donald Trump  |
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| 44.0% | 55.0% |
Presidential voting history
- See also: Presidential election in Florida, 2024
Florida presidential election results (1900-2024)
- 17 Democratic wins
- 15 Republican wins
| Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
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| Winning Party | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | D | R | R | D | R | R | R | R | D | R | R | D | D | R | R | R |
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Florida's congressional delegation as of October 2025.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Florida | |||
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| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Republican | 2 | 20 | 22 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 28 | 30 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Florida's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.
| Office | Officeholder |
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| Governor | Ron DeSantis |
| Lieutenant Governor | Jay Collins |
| Secretary of State | Cord Byrd |
| Attorney General | James Uthmeier |
State legislature
Florida State Senate
| Party | As of January 2026 | |
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| Democratic Party | 11 | |
| Republican Party | 27 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Vacancies | 1 | |
| Total | 40 | |
Florida House of Representatives
| Party | As of January 2026 | |
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| Democratic Party | 33 | |
| Republican Party | 84 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 3 | |
| Total | 120 | |
Trifecta control
Florida Party Control: 1992-2025
One year of a Democratic trifecta • Twenty-six years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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| Governor | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | I | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| Senate | D | S | S | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| House | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Ballot access
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Florida in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Florida, click here.
| Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026 | ||||||
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| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| Florida | U.S. House | Ballot-qualified party | 1% of the registered voters in the geographical area of candidacy | $10,440 | 6/12/2026 | Source |
| Florida | U.S. House | Unaffiliated | 1% of the registered voters in the geographical area of candidacy | $6,960 | 6/12/2026 | Source |
See also
- Florida's 15th Congressional District election, 2026 (August 18 Republican primary)
- Florida's 15th Congressional District election, 2026
- United States House elections in Florida, 2026 (August 18 Democratic primaries)
- United States House elections in Florida, 2026 (August 18 Republican primaries)
- United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2026
- United States House Republican Party primaries, 2026
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2026
- U.S. House battlegrounds, 2026
External links
Footnotes
