Todd
Schaefer
Retired Navy veteran Todd Schaefer runs as an independent challenger for Florida's 4th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Todd Schaefer is a retired U.S. Navy veteran running as an independent candidate for Florida's 4th Congressional District in 2026. 12 He is associated with Fernandina Beach, Florida, based on his X profile and Florida Division of Elections candidate record. 411
Schaefer has no prior political experience; the News4JAX 2026 Voter's Guide lists his political experience as "None," and he confirmed this himself. 2 No further details about his military service dates or post-military career are available in the sources reviewed.
He is registered with No Party Affiliation under Florida's candidate listing and identifies as an Independent on his campaign website. 111 The FEC identifies him as a challenger, not the incumbent officeholder, in the FL-04 race. 13
Schaefer has pledged support for the For Our Freedom Amendment, a campaign finance reform measure tracked by American Promise. 8 His campaign issues page outlines his policy positions, though detailed platform specifics are beyond the scope of the reviewed sources. 9
At a glance
- Party
- No Party Affiliation
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Florida
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Candidate for U.S. House, Florida's 4th Congressional District
- Website
- toddschaeferforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownnewsTodd Schaefer, retired Navy veteran, announces independent candidacy for FL-4 on platform of 'American Prosperity Card Act'
Schaefer's campaign website describes him as a retired Navy veteran running as an independent. His stated top issue is the 'American Prosperity Card Act,' with additional priorities including ending government corruption, health care for all Americans, housing affordability, a fair living wage, and protecting free speech. No date is given for these statements.
Florida's 4th Congressional District 2026: Holloway vs. Bean | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 11filingChamberLight confirms Schaefer in FL-4 race; no FEC reports on file as of September 30
ChamberLight's October 11 update lists Schaefer as an independent candidate in FL-4 but notes 'NO FEC REPORTS ON FILE,' meaning no campaign receipts or spending were reported through September 30, 2026.
Florida's 4th Congressional District 2026: Holloway vs. Bean | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9filingTodd Schaefer listed as no-party-affiliation candidate in FL-4 general election by iVoterGuide
iVoterGuide's October 9 voter guide lists Todd Schaefer as a no-party-affiliation (independent) candidate in Florida's 4th Congressional District race for the November 3, 2026 general election.
FL voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H4FL04068(opens in a new tab)
Sources 3
- [1] FL voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026.(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] On the Issues - Todd Schaefer(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] Florida's 4th Congressional District 2026: Holloway vs. Bean | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026