Tony
D'Arrigo
No Party Affiliation challenger for Florida's 13th Congressional District in the 2026 general election
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Background
Tony D'Arrigo is a No Party Affiliation challenger running for U.S. House District 13 (Florida) in the November 3, 2026 general election. The Florida Division of Elections and the FEC both classify him as a non-incumbent challenger. 1615
D'Arrigo's professional background is in hospitality management and small-business ownership. In a candidate questionnaire submitted to Tampa Bay 28, he described himself as a small-business owner with a career in hospitality. His LinkedIn profile lists ongoing roles as a business-management consultant with Carver Hotel Group and owner-operator of Two Step Entertainment, LLC, as well as prior management positions at hotels and casinos. 314
According to BallotReady and his LinkedIn profile, D'Arrigo attended Seton Hall University from 2003 to 2006, where he is reported to have earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. No prior elected office has been identified in the sources reviewed; a secondary profile notes he ran as a write-in candidate for the same district in 2024. 111214
D'Arrigo's LinkedIn profile lists Clearwater, Florida, as his location, and his campaign website identifies a headquarters in Clearwater. 1314
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 13, Florida
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- tonydarrigo.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingD'Arrigo qualifies as NPA candidate for FL-13 general election ballot
Florida's candidate listings identify Tony D'Arrigo as a qualified no-party-affiliation candidate in Florida's 13th Congressional District, placing him on the November 3 general-election ballot alongside Republican incumbent Anna Paulina Luna and Democrat Leela Gray.
How Many House Seats Are Up for Election in 2026? All 435 · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsNewsweek reports D'Arrigo's AI policy stance: 'AI should serve people, not control them'
Newsweek reported that D'Arrigo called for transparency, accountability, privacy protections, and human oversight when government uses AI. The article did not specify the original date he made the statement.
Map Shows Candidates Breaking With Trump on AI Guardrails · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 25pollD'Arrigo included in Hart Research poll at 7% in FL-13 three-way race
A House Majority PAC poll conducted by Hart Research Associates on August 25–27 among 500 FL-13 voters found Leela Gray at 44%, Anna Paulina Luna at 43%, and D'Arrigo at 7%. The margin of error was 4.4 percentage points.
Leela Gray gets a fourth ratings shift and a $1.4M quarter. The last two Democrats to poll this well against Anna Paulina Luna lost by 9 points · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingD'Arrigo reports $28,180.90 in receipts and $25,680.90 cash on hand for Q2 2026
Federal fundraising data shows D'Arrigo raised $28,180.90 in receipts for the April 1–June 30, 2026 period, with $25,680.90 cash on hand. The next quarterly reports covering July–September were due October 15, 2026.
Compare FL-13 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $28K
- Spent
- $2,500
- Cash on hand
- $26K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4FL13234(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Leela Gray gets a fourth ratings shift and a $1.4M quarter. The last two Democrats to poll this well against Anna Paulina Luna lost by 9 points(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [2] Compare FL-13 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [3] Map Shows Candidates Breaking With Trump on AI Guardrails(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [4] Tony C D'Arrigo for U.S. House District 13 (13) — 2026 Candidate(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [5] How Many House Seats Are Up for Election in 2026? All 435(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [6] Tony D'Arrigo — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2024