Aaron
Bean
Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative for Florida's 4th Congressional District, serving since 2023
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Background
Aaron Bean is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 4th Congressional District, a seat he has held since January 2023. 13 His district covers Clay and Nassau Counties and part of Duval County. 16
Before serving in Congress, Bean held several elected offices in Florida. He served as a Fernandina Beach city commissioner from 1996 to 1999 and as mayor from 1997 to 1999, then served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008 and the Florida Senate from 2012 to 2022, including as Senate president pro tempore from 2020 to 2022. 3
In private life, Bean worked as a community bank president and built four small businesses, including the High Energy Auction Company. He is also identified as an auctioneer, business owner, and development advisor. 13 He was born and raised in Fernandina Beach, Florida, graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 1985, and earned a B.S. from Jacksonville University in 1989. 3
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Florida
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Florida's 4th Congressional District
- Website
- aaronbean.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Aaron Bean voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 0.3%
- with their party’s majority
- 92%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Nov 3filingBean seeks reelection in FL-4 general election against three opponents
Election Day is November 3, 2026. The general election ballot lists Bean (R), LaShonda Holloway (D), Mike Sell (Florida Forward), and independent Todd Schaefer. Eleven candidates filed overall.
Florida's 4th Congressional District 2026: Holloway vs. Bean | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsBean joins bipartisan letter pushing back on CMS remote patient monitoring restrictions
Bean and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar urged CMS to revise a proposal that would limit who could provide covered remote patient monitoring, calling for targeted guardrails developed with providers and patient advocates rather than broad restrictions.
Aaron Bean, Maria Elvira Salazar push back on CMS proposal restricting remote patient monitoring · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsBean holds commanding campaign finance lead over Democratic opponent Holloway
FEC figures through September 30 show Bean with approximately $2.2 million raised, $1.0 million spent, and $1.6 million cash on hand, compared to Holloway's roughly $27,000 raised, $14,000 spent, and $24,000 cash on hand.
Florida's 4th Congressional District 2026: Holloway vs. Bean | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24endorsementBean named 'Champion for America's Seniors' by Seniors Matter for America
Seniors Matter for America included Bean among 15 members of Congress in its inaugural 'Champion for America's Seniors' award class. The group is active in advertising and polling around senior benefits and healthcare.
Rep. Aaron Bean Named Champion for America's Seniors from Pro-Trump Group · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsFL-4 characterized as favorable to Bean following redistricting, per Tampa Bay Times ranking
A Tampa Bay Times ranking of Florida congressional districts assessed FL-4 as favorable to Bean based on its presidential vote and the Democratic primary outcome. District lines were redrawn in a May 2026 special session.
A ranking of how vulnerable Florida congressional districts are to being flipped · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 18newsLaShonda Holloway wins Democratic primary to face Bean in FL-4 general election
Holloway advanced to the general election after winning a three-candidate Democratic primary, setting up the November contest against incumbent Aaron Bean.
CBC Roundup: LaShonda “L.J.” Holloway for (FL-4) · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Everglades Trust organizationListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- Tea Party Express organizationListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- National Right to Life organizationListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- Marco Rubio officialListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- Florida Family Action organizationListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- Ashley Moody officialListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- Florida Education Association organizationListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- Michelle Cook (Clay County Sheriff) officialListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- American GRIT PAC organizationListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- Bill Leeper (Nassau County Sheriff) officialListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- Campaign for Working Families organizationListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- Jimmy Patronis officialListed among endorsements reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or election-specific attribution confirmed. ivoterguide.com
- Donald Trump officialTrump wrote on Truth Social: "Aaron Bean has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." presidency.ucsb.edu · Feb 10, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House FL-04 · R | Won | 165,696 | 60.5% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $2.16M
- Spent
- $1.01M
- Cash on hand
- $1.63M
As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2FL04211(opens in a new tab)
Sources 15
- [1] Voter Guide Profile for FL U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate - Aaron Bean(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Aaron Bean, Maria Elvira Salazar push back on CMS proposal restricting remote patient monitoring(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] CBC Roundup: LaShonda “L.J.” Holloway for (FL-4)(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [4] Florida's 4th Congressional District 2026: Holloway vs. Bean | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [5] Rep. Aaron Bean Named Champion for America's Seniors from Pro-Trump Group(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [6] A ranking of how vulnerable Florida congressional districts are to being flipped(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [7] 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida’s 4th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Jul 31, 2026
- [8] Roll Call 224 | Bill Number - House Clerk's Office(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2026
- [9] Bean Hosts Northeast Florida Law Enforcement, Honors Heroes on House Floor in Celebration of National Police Week(opens in a new tab) May 15, 2026
- [10] Key Issues - Aaron Bean - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Apr 15, 2026
- [11] Truth Social Posts of February 10, 2026(opens in a new tab) Feb 10, 2026
- [12] Bean Statement: Caring for Our Veterans, Rebuilding Our Military ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 27, 2025
- [13] Congressman Bean Votes to Deliver Relief and Prosperity for ...(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
- [14] Congressman Bean Issues Statement in Support of Senate Budget Resolution(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2025
- [15] Congressman Bean Votes to Prevent Illegal Aliens from Deciding Our Elections(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2025