Branden
Scrivener
Branden Scrivener is an NPA challenger for Florida's 12th Congressional District seat in the 2026 general election.
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Background
Branden Scrivener is a No Party Affiliation (NPA) candidate running for U.S. Representative in Florida's 12th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election. He is a first-time candidate for public office and lives in Land O' Lakes, Florida. 23813
Scrivener works as a Case Manager Assistant at AdventHealth, a position he has held since September 2022, where his duties include securing insurance authorizations for patients. His campaign biography also notes internships with Catholic Charities, Tampa Crossroads, the Department of Child Services, and the Flagler Education Foundation. 12
He holds a bachelor's degree in human services from Indian River State College (earned 2025) and an associate degree from Hillsborough Community College (earned 2022), and attended Sunlake High School. 128
Scrivener is challenging the incumbent Republican Gus Bilirakis, who currently holds the FL-12 seat. The FEC categorizes Scrivener's candidacy as a challenger. 315
At a glance
- Party
- No Party Affiliation
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 12, Florida
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Case Manager Assistant at AdventHealth
- Website
- brandenscrivenerfl.info(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 7newsLand O' Lakes–Lutz Courier publishes profile of Scrivener's independent campaign
The Land O' Lakes–Lutz Courier published a candidate questionnaire profile in which Scrivener said he was running because 'I'm tired of waiting for change.' He identified proportional representation—expanding the U.S. House beyond its current size—as a top priority, and also discussed health-care reform, cost of living, immigration, and foreign policy.
Scrivener seeks Florida 12th District seat as independent · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 12newsWUSF identifies Scrivener as a 27-year-old Medicare case manager running as no-party candidate
WUSF described Scrivener as a 27-year-old Medicare case manager and no-party-affiliation candidate who would face Republican incumbent Gus Bilirakis and the Democratic primary winner in the November 3 general election. WUSF's article used the alternate spelling 'Schivener.'
WUSF's Voter Guide helps you compare the candidates for the 2026 elections · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingScrivener's Q2 FEC filing shows $7,975 raised, $353 cash on hand
For the April 1–June 30 reporting period, Citizens for Branden Scrivener reported $7,975 raised (including $6,900 in candidate self-financing and $1,075 from individual contributions), $7,722 spent, and $353.30 cash on hand. These are the latest campaign-finance figures located.
Branden Scrivener — 2026 Florida's 12th Congressional District ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jan 25filingScrivener files statement of candidacy with FEC
Branden Scrivener's campaign committee, Citizens for Branden Scrivener, filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on January 25, 2026, formally launching his independent bid for Florida's 12th Congressional District.
Branden Scrivener — 2026 Florida's 12th Congressional District ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Matt Beat ("Mr. Beat") otherYouTube creator and educator; endorses Scrivener for U.S. House, Florida's 12th District because he has committed to "Uncapping the House." No specific endorsement date listed. iammrbeat.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $7,975
- Spent
- $7,722
- Cash on hand
- $353
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6FL12231(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Branden Scrivener — 2026 Florida's 12th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] WUSF's Voter Guide helps you compare the candidates for the 2026 elections(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Scrivener seeks Florida 12th District seat as independent(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Branden Scrivener (No Party Affiliation)(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [5] Engage(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2026
- [6] Federal Congressional District 12, No Party Affiliation Candidate(opens in a new tab) Jan 12, 2026