Robert Cooper II
Robert Cooper II (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 6th Congressional District. Cooper declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Cooper completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Robert Cooper II served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1998 to 2008. Cooper earned a high school diploma from Lakeview High School and a bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2023. His career experience includes working as a substance abuse counselor.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Florida's 6th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 18, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Florida District 6
Christopher Manuel Alcantara (No Party Affiliation), Purvi Bangdiwala (No Party Affiliation), and Amr Metwally (No Party Affiliation) are running in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 6 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 6
Robert Cooper II (D), Ronnie Murchinson-Rivera (D), James Stockton (D), and Eric Yonce (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 6 on August 18, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 6
Incumbent Randy Fine (R), Ernest Audino (R), Will Furry (R), Charles Gambaro (R), and Alexandra van Cleef (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 6 on August 18, 2026.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Robert Cooper II completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cooper's responses.
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That commitment to service led me to Parris Island, where I took the oath to defend our nation as a United States Marine. I served in Iraq as a food service specialist, ensuring our Marines were mission-ready with the meals they needed on the front lines.Like many veterans, when I came home, I struggled to find purpose. My battle with addiction nearly cost me everything. I ended up moving to Florida in 2015 and my life took a turn and landed me inside the Hernando County jail. In jail I found my purpose, fighting for people who struggle with addiction and helping them achieve the gift of recovery.
Together, my wife and I built a nonprofit recovery community organization—starting from our kitchen table and growing into a lifeline for people across Florida. My journey hasn’t been perfect. I’ve been knocked down, but I’ve never stopped fighting.
Today, I’m ready to take that same fight to Washington. I know what it means to serve, to sacrifice, and to stand back up when life knocks you down. I am a Marine, a husband, a community leader, and a fighter. And now, I’m asking to be your next congressman for Florida’s 6th District.- Economic Stability and Opportunity for Every Family Every family in Florida’s Sixth District deserves the opportunity to build a stable and secure future. Rob Cooper supports an economy that works for working people, small businesses, and local communities, not just the wealthy or well-connected.
- People First Care That Strengthens Families and Communities Strong communities depend on people having access to care, stability, and support. Rob believes public policy should put people first and strengthen families at every stage of life.
- A Government That Shows Up and Gets Results Government should be responsive, accountable, and present in the communities it serves. Rob Cooper is committed to leadership that listens, shows up, and delivers real results for Florida’s Sixth District.
Maintain an active and accessible constituent services office across the district.
Strengthen disaster preparedness and response for hurricanes and other extreme weather events.
Invest in infrastructure, including roads, broadband, and a clean water system.
Policy Priorities
Expand access to affordable health care, including mental health services
Support veterans with comprehensive care, benefits, and reintegration services
Protect seniors by strengthening Social Security, Medicare, and long-term care options
Policy Priorities
Raise wages and protect workers so full time work provides real economic security
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 22, 2026
