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Seth
Harp

Seth Harp is a Democratic challenger and civics teacher running against Rep. Kat Cammack in Florida's 3rd Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Seth Harp is a Democratic candidate challenging Republican incumbent Kat Cammack in Florida's 3rd Congressional District in the November 2026 election. The Federal Election Commission classifies him as a challenger with no prior elected office.13

Harp currently works as a seventh-grade civics teacher at Lincoln Middle School in Gainesville, Florida. He holds a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University.23

Before entering education, Harp spent more than 25 years in radio and media, serving as a talk-show host, program director, operations manager, and station manager. He operated nine radio stations and media organizations beginning in 2001, later worked as operations manager at ESPN Gainesville, and served as an adjunct professor at the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications. His campaign states he has lived in Florida for more than a decade and calls Gainesville home.3

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Florida
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Seventh-grade civics teacher, Lincoln Middle School, Gainesville, Florida
Website
sethharpforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 4
    filing
    Seth Harp confirmed as Democratic nominee for Florida's 3rd District general election on November 3

    A race guide identified Harp as the Democratic nominee for the November 3 general election in Florida's 3rd Congressional District, facing Republican incumbent Kat Cammack and independent Mike Klein.

    Seth Harp (D) — 2026 Candidate, Florida's 3rd District | ChamberLight · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 30
    debate
    Independent candidate Mike Klein says he appeared on stage with Harp during the primary season

    In a September 30 interview with GNV Info, independent candidate Mike Klein said he had appeared on a stage with Harp 'during the primary season' and that candidates had been invited to debates and forums. The interview does not document a recent general-election debate or confirm incumbent Kat Cammack's participation.

    Independent Congressional Candidate Gives Interview in Gainesville · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 28
    news
    Seth Harp says he would vote to remove U.S. forces and opposes deeper involvement in Iran war

    In an email responding to a question from The Dispute Index, Harp said he would vote for a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces regarding Iran. He wrote: 'I oppose dragging the United States deeper into a war with Iran,' while also stating the U.S. should defend troops if attacked and stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The outlet noted it could not find the statement posted on Harp's campaign website.

    Seth Harp says he would vote to remove U.S. forces and opposes ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jul 29
    filing
    Seth Harp FEC filing shows $37,794 raised, $34,784 spent, $3,011 cash on hand

    A race tracker citing FEC filings reported Harp had raised $37,794, spent $34,784, and had $3,011 cash on hand through July 29. These are the latest available Harp-specific fundraising figures and should not be read as totals through October.

    Florida's 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (FL-3) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida organization
    Listed 'Congressional District 3: Seth Harp' in the caucus's endorsement slate for the August 18 primary, as reported by WLRN/Florida Phoenix. wlrn.org · Jul 23, 2026
  • Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus organization
    Florida Politics reported that the caucus endorsed Harp for U.S. House District 3 following candidate presentations, Campaigns Committee recommendations, and approval by two-thirds of voting members. Article does not give the specific endorsement date; July 12, 2026 is the article publication date. floridapolitics.com · Jul 12, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$38K
Spent
$35K
Cash on hand
$3,011

As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6FL03099(opens in a new tab)

Sources 10

  1. [1] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] Seth Harp (D) — 2026 Candidate, Florida's 3rd District | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  3. [3] Seth Harp for Congress | Fighting for You(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  4. [4] Florida's 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (FL-3)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] Seth Harp: 2026 Florida U.S. House Polls & Odds | Prediction Edge(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] Independent Congressional Candidate Gives Interview in Gainesville(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  7. [7] Seth Harp says he would vote to remove U.S. forces and opposes ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  8. [8] 2026 Voter's Guide - US House District 3, Democratic primary(opens in a new tab) Jul 31, 2026
  9. [9] Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida releases congressional slate for Aug. 18 primaries(opens in a new tab) Jul 23, 2026
  10. [10] Florida LGBTG+ Democratic Caucus issues endorsements for congressional seats(opens in a new tab) Jul 12, 2026
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